Misterios médicos: seis casos para mentes curiosas
Qué está incluido
6 reuniones en vivo
4 horas 30 minutos horas presencialesTarea
1 hora por semana. Homework with quizzes and short-form answers for each week are available upon request.Certificado de finalización
incluidoExperiencia de clase
Nivel de inglés: desconocido
Grado de EE. UU. 5 - 8
This 6-week course, Exploring Medical Mysteries, takes participants on a fascinating journey through history's most perplexing and enigmatic medical cases. Each week, students will delve into a unique story that combines medical science, history, and intrigue, shedding light on the limits of human understanding and the resilience of the human body. From neurological anomalies to unexplained epidemics, this course offers a window into the extraordinary and sometimes baffling aspects of health and disease. The class begins with Phineas Gage, whose survival after a traumatic brain injury revolutionized neuroscience, and moves to the tragic and mysterious case of Gloria Ramirez, the "toxic lady." Students will encounter the eerie tale of the Soap Lady, preserved in adipocere, and explore the phenomenon of the Dancing Plagues that confounded Europe centuries ago. Brooke Greenberg’s life, marked by a condition akin to "eternal childhood," and Tarrare’s insatiable appetite that defied biological norms, will close out this riveting exploration. Each session combines case details, historical context, and modern medical insights, fostering lively discussions about the boundaries of medical knowledge and the ongoing quest to understand the human body. Whether you're a medical professional, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about the extraordinary, this class promises to captivate and inspire. My teaching style is full of enthusiasm and is backed with my Masters in Nursing and 15+ years of teaching experience. We will focus on powerpoint slides, chatting face-to-face, and watching the occasional video related to each case.
Metas de aprendizaje
Learn about unexplained medical mysteries.
Grow comfortable with medical terms.
Programa de estudios
6 Lecciones
más de 6 semanasLección 1:
Phineas Gage
Explore the astonishing survival story of Phineas Gage and how his traumatic brain injury reshaped neuroscience and our understanding of personality.
45 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 2:
Gloria Ramirez
Uncover the mystery of Gloria Ramirez, the "toxic lady," whose bizarre case baffled medical professionals and sparked scientific investigations.
45 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 3:
The Soap Lady
Examine the eerie preservation of the Soap Lady, a 19th-century mummy encased in a strange, waxy substance called adipocere.
45 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Lección 4:
The Dancing Plagues
Investigate the strange phenomenon of the Dancing Plagues, where entire communities were overtaken by uncontrollable, sometimes deadly, dancing fits.
45 minutos de lección en vivo en línea
Otros detalles
Orientación para padres
Some learners may be grossed out by learning about medical oddities and conditions, but there is nothing scary or upsetting in the class materials.
Requisitos previos
No pre-reqs, only curiosity is needed!
Idioma en el que se imparte la clase
Inglés
Recursos externos
Los estudiantes no necesitarán utilizar ninguna aplicación o sitio web más allá de las herramientas estándar de Outschool.
Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
I am a RN (registered nurse) with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare field and 20+ years of teaching health information to adult and youth learners. My Masters in Nursing ensures that I have the knowledge base to discuss medical topics with enough depth to fascinate and delight learners!
Reseñas
Curso grupal en vivo
18 US$
semanalmente1 x por semana, 6 semanas
45 min
Videoconferencias en vivo
Edades: 10-14
4-15 alumnos por clase