我的身體如何運作

At the beginning of each week, I will upload a link to that weeks lesson/ slide show on youtube. This video will range from 22 to 29 minutes in length. There will also be a handout provided that will go with the lesson. Each week, the students will be encouraged to upload a short video, or type a couple of sentences, describing how an animal is either the same or different than us. There will also be a quiz on Kahoot at the end of the week.
Learners are encouraged to make comments on each other's posts in the classroom.  
I will respond to any questions within 24 hrs.
In the lesson I will be exploring how each particular part of the body functions.  I will also be comparing how each portion of our anatomy is similar or different to the animals around us.
There is no previous experience or knowledge necessary.
Week 1  - Our topic will be the five senses. We will discussing the anatomy of each sense. Then we will be comparing each sense to the senses of different animals.
Week 2  - Our topic will be our skin and how it protects us. We will be discussing the anatomy of our skin. Then we will compare our skin to the skin of different animals.
Week 3 -  Our topic will be our lungs and how we breathe. We will be discussing the anatomy of our lungs. Then we will compare our lungs to the lungs of different animals.
Week 4 - Our topic will be our muscles and how we move. We will be discussing the anatomy of our muscles. Then we will compare our muscles to the muscles of different animals.
Week 5 -  Our topic will be our bones and how we maintain our structure. We will be discussing the anatomy of our bones. Then we will compare our bones to the bones of different animals. 
Week 6 - Our topic will be our heart and how our blood circulates. We will be discussing the anatomy of our heart. Then we will compare our heart to the heart of different animals.
Week 7 - Our topic will be our brain and how we operate. We will be discussing the anatomy of our brain. Then we will compare our brain to the brains of different animals.
Week 8 - Our topic will be our stomach and how we digest food. We will be discussing the anatomy of our stomach. Then we will compare our stomach to the stomach of different animals.
Week 9 - Our topic will be our kidneys and how we get rid of waste. We will be discussing the anatomy of our kidneys. Then we will compare our kidneys to the kidneys of different animals.

How is this course interactive?
1) Discussions: Students are encouraged to participate in the discussions to get to know fellow students from around the world! The more active students are in discussions, the more we can build a sense of community.
2) Quizzes: Students will have the option of completing fun quizzes via an external website (Kahoot) each week. No registration or account necessary!
3) Fun Activities: There will be fun activities each week where students can complete and post their results in the classroom. Sharing with each other will be a great way for students to interact and see creativity within the class.
4) Supplementary Videos:  If needed, I will be posting supplementary videos in the class to coincide with the pre-recorded video. This will allow students to have more visual understanding of concepts discussed.