This course is designed for students that have an interest in the human body. Students will engage in interactive lessons and lab activities that provide a strong foundational knowledge of the anatomical systems of the human body. Using movement labs, games, and interactive coloring students will gain a deeper understanding of anatomy and physiology. There will be several craft demonstrations that use tactile and creativity-based learning to maximize information retention. We will also conduct several human body scavenger hunts and activities for a diverse learning approach. 

Previous experience in biology is recommended for this course. Students who do not possess prior knowledge in these subject may need extra assistance to retain and understand these topics. I am more than willing to work with students who may need extra assistance if they are interested in the topic. 

Each week 1 lecture video will be posted as well as a variety of supplemental learning activities. Fill-in notes will be provided prior to each lecture, so that learners may follow along and retain comprehensive notes for future studies. Each week students will also be encouraged to find and share and anatomy-based fun fact with the group. There will be an optional knowledge check that students may submit for instructor feedback. These fun facts will be combined into a digital booklet at the end of the course. Coloring activities, movement labs, and craft projects will also be posted weekly. Please see the supplies listed. 

Week 1: Intro to anatomy 
Topic : How to "speak" Anatomy and  Introduction to body systems 
Activities: Notes, Planes of the human body Craft activity ( paper towel tube or paper cup, markers or coloring pencils, and scissors), Systems coloring sheet, Fun Fact Search-and-Share, Knowledge Check 

Week 2: What are we made of?
Topic : Cells of the body 
Activities: Notes, cell cut out (construction paper, scissors, glue or tape), Fun Fact Search-and-Share, Knowledge Check 

Week 3: Parts and Pieces of the Human Body
Topic: What is an Organ? 
Activities: Notes, Systems overview matching game, Fun Fact Search-and-Share, Knowledge Check

Week 4: The Skeletal System 
Topic: What are bones? Joints of the human body
Activities: Notes, Joint scavenger hunt , bone coloring page, Fun Fact Search-and-Share, Knowledge Check 

Week 5: The Nervous System 
Topic: An Overview of the CNS and PNS. How do nerves talk to each other? 
Activities: Notes, design a nerve ( pipe cleaners, craft beads), coloring activity, Fun Fact Search-and-Share, Knowledge Check 

Week 6: The muscular system 
Topic:  What are muscles and how do they work? Types of muscles in the body
Activities: Notes, Muscle movement lab, Fun Fact Search-and-Share, Knowledge Check 

Week 7: The respiratory system 
Topic: Take a deep breath; Respiratory health 
Activities: Notes, Lungs coloring activity, Breathing techniques lab, Fun Fact Search-and-Share, Knowledge Check 

Week 8: The endocrine system 
Topic: What do hormones do?
Activities: Notes, Fun Fact Search-and-Share, Knowledge Check

Week 9: The reproductive system
Topic: Reproductive Systems overview and Chromosomes 
Activities: Notes, Chromosome yarn Activity, Fun Fact Search-and-Share, Knowledge Check

Week 10: The circulatory system 
Topic: The Heart and Vessels of the body 
Activities: Notes, Heart coloring activity, Heart rate lab, Fun Fact Search-and-Share, Knowledge Check

Week 11: The immune system 
Topic: What are Pathogens? Defending you body 
Activities: Notes, Healthy Habit Scavenger Hunt, Fun Fact Search-and-Share, Knowledge Check

Week 12: The urinary/excretory system 
Topic: The urinary system; Kidneys  
Activities: Notes, Creative Kidney Scavenger Hunt, Fun Fact Search-and-Share, Knowledge Check

Week 13: Skin 
Topic : The integumentary system 
Activities: Notes, Skin layer coloring activity, Fun Fact Search-and-Share, Knowledge Check

Week 14: The digestive system 
Topic: Where did that chip go? Nutrient absorption
Activities: Notes, Coloring activity, Digestive track map, Fun Fact Search-and-Share, Knowledge Check  

Week 15: Review 
Topic: Systems working together; Fun facts showcase; careers in Anatomy 
Activities: Notes, Share and Show