PLEASE READ BEFORE JOINING IN: My son was diagnosed with cancer and recently relapsed (September of 2024). If this message is still here, then please know that before signing your learner up - you may see some last minute cancelations. I just want to apologize in advance.  Teaching these lessons bring me so much happiness, that I don't want to fully step away - so I only have a few sections open (for my own mental health). I hope to have a regular, more promising schedule, in the new year. This also means that the schedule below may not match. 

Before signing up, I just need some grace. I promise your learner will learn lots! Thank you for taking the time out to read this statement - please see below for the class details!
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In this class, students will embark on an exciting journey through the body systems, diving into each one with just a sheet of paper and some colorful pens. We'll explore everything from the skeletal and muscular systems to the intricate workings of the nervous and circulatory systems. With nearly a year's worth of engaging and creative anatomy doodle lessons, students will have a blast while gaining a deep understanding of how their bodies work, making learning both fun and memorable!

Take a look at our different "adventures" below. Don't worry! You don't need to be an artist to take this class. My goal is to make learning about the human body fun! 

An important note: The BEST time to join this class would be when a new topic begins. However, students are welcome to join at any time! 


Introduction and Basics 
Week of August 19-- Week 1: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
Week of August 26 --Week 2: Levels of Organization in the Body (Cells, Tissues, Organs, Systems)
Week of  Sept 2-- Week 3: Homeostasis and Feedback Mechanisms

Skeletal System
Week of Sept 9-- Week 4: The Skeletal System: Structure and Function
Week of September 16-- Week 5: Types of Bones 
Week of September 23-- Week 6: Joints and Movement

Muscular System
Week of October 14 --Week 7: Introduction to the Muscular System
Week of October 21-Week 8: Major Muscle Groups and Their Functions
Week of October 28--Week 9: Muscle Contraction and Movement

Nervous System
Week of November 4 -- Week 10: Overview of the Nervous System
Week of November 11--Week 11: The Brain: Structure and Function 
Week of November 18 -- Week 12: The Spinal Cord and Peripheral Nervous System
FALL BREAK
Week of December 2-- Week 13: Nerve Cells and Signal Transmission

Circulatory System
Week of -TBD -- Week 14: Introduction to the Circulatory System

FALL BREAK NO CLASSES THIS WEEK 

Week of TBD -- Week 15: The Heart: Structure and Function
Week of TBD - Week 16: Blood Vessels and Blood Composition
Week of TBD -- Week 17: Blood Circulation and Blood Pressure

Respiratory System
Week 18: Introduction to the Respiratory System
Week 19: The Lungs and Gas Exchange
Week 20: Breathing Mechanisms and Respiratory Health

Digestive System
Week 21: Overview of the Digestive System
Week 22: Major Organs of the Digestive System
Week 23: The Process of Digestion
Week 24: Nutrient Absorption and Metabolism

Excretory System
Week 25: Introduction to the Excretory System
Week 26: The Kidneys and Urinary Tract
Week 27: Waste Removal and Water Balance

Endocrine System
Week 28: Overview of the Endocrine System
Week 29: Major Glands and Hormones
Week 30: Hormonal Regulation and Feedback Loops

Immune System
Week 31: Introduction to the Immune System
Week 32: How the Body Fights Infection
Week 33: Immunity and Vaccines

Reproductive System
Week 34: Overview of the Reproductive System
Week 35: Male and Female Reproductive Anatomy
Week 36: Human Reproductive Health and Development

Integumentary System
Week 37: Introduction to the Integumentary System
Week 38: Skin Structure and Function
Week 39: Hair, Nails, and Glands

Lymphatic System
Week 40: Introduction to the Lymphatic System
Week 41: Lymph Nodes and Vessels
Week 42: Lymphatic System and Immune Response

Integration and Review
Week 43: Integration of Body Systems


Week 44: Stay tuned! The course will repeat itself - but each time I teach it, I will approach the topic in a different way. Your learner could take this course 3 times and never see the same class! At week 44, I will restart the topics at week 1.