迷你健康營：我們的身體系統及其護理

Through presentation, collaborative discussion, experiments, and demonstrations, students will learn the fundamentals of the following body systems:

Week One:
Intro into the human body.
The Skeletal System
-Basic structure and function of bones and the locations of major bones.
-Common skeletal problems and how to avoid them.  Good dental care and nutritious diet. 
-Experiment with chicken bones.
The Muscular System
-Voluntary muscles and involuntary muscles and their role in body functions.
-Muscular problems such as Congenital Muscular Dystrophy and injury. The importance of exercise, strength building, and flexibility.

Week Two:
The Integumentary System
-The three layers of skin and their function. Melanin and carotene.
-Sun damage and acne. The importance of sun protection and good hygiene practices.
The Digestive System
-Abdominal organs and digestive process. 
-Common digestive conditions like Celiac and Chron's Disease. Importance of a healthy diet. 
-Digestion experiment/demonstration.

Week Three:
The Respiratory System
-Basic structure of the respiratory tract.
-Common problems such as cough and cold, Asthma, smoking. Good hand hygiene practices.
Circulatory System
-Composition of the heart and very basics of cardiac function. 
-Problems such as congenital heart defects, Hypertension, Coronary Artery Disease.  
-Heart healthy diet.

As class time allows, the class will participate in content review games using Kahoot. Some classes move at a fast pace when students are grasping concepts quickly, other classes have more discussion and less time for these games.