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.
Curriculum:
- 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.
Benefits:
- Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Fosters curiosity and a love for science.
- Promotes understanding of the human body and its functions.
- Encourages healthy habits and lifestyle choices.
- Provides a platform for teamwork and collaboration.
Overall, Unraveling the Mysteries of the Human Body is a comprehensive and engaging program that equips young learners with a deeper understanding of their bodies and inspires them to make healthy choices.
Supplies Included:
- Sterilite tub (10 gal) ‐ 1
- Balloons (7”‐11”) ‐ 50
- Calculator ‐ 1
- Construction Paper (9”x12,” various colors) ‐ 50
- Dry erase markers (black, fine tip) ‐ 31
- Dry erase page pockets ‐ 31
- Glue (4 oz, liquid white) ‐ 8
- Kraft paper (36”x36”) ‐ 20
- Magnifying glasses ‐ 30
- Paper clips ‐ 100
- Scissors (5” pointed) ‐ 30
- Stethoscopes ‐ 8
- Stopwatch - 1
- Masking tape (60 yd) ‐ 4
- Red yarn (256 yd) ‐ 1
- Tan yarn (256 yd) ‐ 1
- Science of the Human Body Instructor Manual
- Science of the Human Body Pocket Handouts
- Science of the Human Body Anatomy Print Outs