Students will have the opportunity to delve into the basics about the human body. The human body is very complex but this course will be a good way to break down those complexities. The students will be able to look into the different bodily systems in our body and understand each respective structure and function. They will engage in many activities that correlate with each body system to hone in the main ideas from that lesson. At the end of the course all students will be able to obtain a certification by participating in a quiz!
1. Understanding the basic units that make up the human body and what the human body is
2. Explaining the structure and function of the brain
3. Comprehending the basic units of the brain, voluntary and involuntary movements that relate with the basics of nerve signals
4. Explaining the structure and function of the Heart
5. Explaining the structure and function of the Lungs
6. Explaining the structure and function Blood
7. Investigating the structure and function of the Digestive System
8. Making connections about how human use food
9. Explaining the structure and function of Bones and their relation to muscles
10. Explaining the function of the immune system
11. Distinguishing between good and bad habits for overall good health
Syllabus
What is the Human Body?
- the basic units that make up the body, cells, tissues, organs,
- different systems in the body
- how systems work together
activity: Simon says!
Importance of the Brain
- how the brain helps with function
- sections of the brain
activity: coloring different parts of the brain in different colors
