Science of the Human Body Summer STEM Summer Camp Kit

PCS Edventures

$675.00
SKU:
CLPC-SOHB-SC
Shipping:
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Grades:
4-6
Contact Hours:
12-15
Group Size:
1-2
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A Journey Through the Human Body!

This 12-session program delves into the fascinating world of human anatomy and physiology through hands-on engineering design activities. Using exercise and movement as a learning tool, students in grades 4-6 engage in problem-solving and experimentation to understand how their bodies work.

Key Features:

  • Interactive and engaging: Activities like running for a minute to measure heart rate or building a model lung make learning fun and memorable.
  • Multidisciplinary approach: Integrates physical science, life science, engineering design, and math, providing a holistic understanding of the human body.
  • Flexible settings: Ideal for summer camps, classrooms, and before/after-school programs.
  • Scalable for groups: Accommodates up to 30 students with clear instructions and adaptable activities.
  • Emphasis on healthy living: Connects body exploration to the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Lessons:

  • Bones & Muscles: Learn about the skeletal and muscular systems and their roles in movement.
  • Joints: Build models of different joints and explore their flexibility and range of motion.
  • The Heart & Lungs: Investigate the cardiovascular and respiratory systems through activities like measuring heart rate and lung capacity.
  • Digestive System: Discover the journey of food through the body with a hands-on model of the digestive tract.
  • Nerves & Senses: Explore the nervous system and how it helps us perceive the world through sight, sound, touch, and taste.
  • Brain & Mental Health: Introduce the brain and its functions, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being.
  • Additional Topics: The program also covers skin, eyes, and fun activities like games and challenges.

Review a Lesson Sample Here!

Components:

Science of the Human Body comes with all the supplies needed for 30 students to complete 12 one-hour activities:

  • Instructor Guide: 1
  • Printed Student Pages: 30 sets
  • Storage Tub: 1
  • Ball of Red Yarn: 1
  • Ball of Wheat Yarn: 1
  • Balloons: 50
  • Bottles of Glue: 8
  • Calculator: 1
  • Dry Erase Markers: 31
  • Dry Erase Page Pockets: 31
  • Kraft Mailing Tube: 1
  • Magnifying Glasses: 30
  • Paper Clips: 100
  • Rolls of Masking Tape: 4
  • Scissors: 30
  • Sheets of Construction Paper: 50
  • Sheets of Kraft Paper: 20
  • Stethoscopes (4 pack): 2
  • Stopwatch: 1
  • Access to the Digital Resource Portal

Curriculum Print & Digital Copy Includes:

  • Instructor Guide: 1
  • Printed Student Pages: 30 sets
  • Access to the Digital Resource Portal

Refill Kit Available:

Looking to use your Science of the Human Body with the next class of doctors-to-be? This refill kit will get them back to their journals and exploring the human body!

  • Sets of Anatomy Cut-Outs: 10
  • Ball of Red Yarn: 1
  • Ball of Wheat Yarn: 1
  • Balloons: 50
  • Bottles of Glue: 8
  • Paper Clips: 100
  • Rolls of Masking Tape: 4
  • Sheets of Construction Paper: 50
  • Sheets of Kraft Paper: 20

 

Customer Quotes

“Great products...one of the best curriculum's out there, great help for teaching our video class”

- Christine R., Principal, Trinity Lutheran School, Kalispell, MT

“Screenwriting was awesome, our kids really loved these activities. It was also really nice to provide such a creative curriculum that addresses the standards in such a fun way.”

- Heather S., Director, After School, City of Fairfield, CA

“Having taught at the high school and college level, I was impressed with this curriculum. The materials and guidance were well put together and very thoughtful.”

- Michael L., Artist, Shea After School, Syracuse, NY

“This amazing program has enabled my students to comprehend the process of forensic science as well as the sophisticated vocabulary encompassed in the program's lessons.”

- Erica T., Freehold Public Schools, Freehold, NJ

“This is a well organized course that I would highly recommend to other programs.”

- Chad S., Teacher, School #18, Buffalo, NY

“The program is awesome! I’m doing it as part of an after school enrichment time. Our kids really enjoy the projects and it’s wonderful to use as everything is provided.”

- Karen S.,Teacher, Olympic Middle School, WA

“This is the perfect kind of activity for afterschool. It’s fun; students learn by getting involved. Everybody wants to be a part of it!”

- Kim L., Program Leader, Child and Adolescent Treatment Services, Buffalo NY

“They love it…it’s awesome. Kids are dying to get in it!”

- Audrey A., Teacher, Clifford Marshall Elementary School, Quincy, MA

“The Missing Money Mystery was very easy to follow. The children had such a great time at it, we even allowed our group to re-enact the entire mystery. This mystery was fantastic, and we are looking forward to our next exercise!”

- Jackie. J., Director/Detective, Hempstead P.A.L., Hempstead, NY

“The students were engaged and enjoyed the experiments. The story keeps the activities meaningful and provided an interested way to connect Florida Standards. The teacher’s manual was easy to follow and materials in the kits made it very convenient for set up. Overall, this is a great thing to do in afterschool and during the summer!”

- Betty C., Teacher, Genesis Center, Leesburg FL

“Playing with Percussion offers an exciting doorway to exploring percussion, communication skills and learning about different cultures.”

- Sheila K., Site Leader, Accord Corp, Youth Services Division, Belfast NY

“Our kids enjoyed making their own instruments, especially sanding. Playing all those grooves at the end was a lot of fun!”

- Nina P., Music teacher, Napa, CA

“The Cookie Jar Mystery was such a big hit at the middle school…which has been tough.”

- Charlie E., Teacher, Lexington County Schools, SC

“The Cookie Jar Mystery went really well, the kids talked about it for weeks. They were very excited and intrigued with the hands-on activities and I really enjoyed teaching it!”

- Brook T.,Teacher, Lincoln Middle Schools, TN
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