Science of the Human Body

  • 675.00 USD
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Human Body

Take a closer look at the microscopic mechanisms that make humans tick! With 12, one-hour lessons, examine the complexities of human anatomy and physiology through fast-paced, engineering design activities. Utilizing exercise and movement as a teaching tool, learners problem-solve to unravel the mysteries of the human body with activities like running for a minute to measure heart rate, approximating energy expenditure and discovering the importance of refueling with proper nutrition. Maintaining health and fitness is a lifelong endeavor, and Science of the Human Body is the perfect introduction to a healthy lifestyle!

Grades: 4-6
Students: Up to 30
Contact Hours: 12+

Subject Targets:

Physical Science, Life Science, Engineering Design, Math Connections

Recommended Settings:

  • Summer Camps
  • Classrooms
  • Before & After-School Programs

Each Activity Includes:

  • Schedule
  • Opening & Closing Discussion
  • Step-By-Step Activity Instructions
  • Topic Background Information & Vocabulary
  • Optional Extension Activities

Curriculum Topics:

  • Bones
  • Muscles
  • Joints
  • The Heart
  • The Lungs
  • Guts
  • Nerves
  • Ears
  • Skin
  • Eyes
  • The Mind
  • Fun and Games

Reusability:

  • Refill Kit Available. This product offers affordable consumable refill kits. See the materials tab for details.

Product Orientation:

  • Half-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $500+
  • One-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $1000+
  • Additional training available for purchase

Complete Program Includes:

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
  • Curriculum Digital Download: 1
  • 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

Curriculum Printed Copy Includes:

  • Instructor Guide: 1
  • Printed Student Pages: 30 sets

Curriculum Digital Download Includes:

Instructor Guide only, which includes master copies of all student pages

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

Habits of Mind:

16 thinking habits developed by Art Costa and Bena Kallick to empower students to succeed in a 21st-century learning environment.

  • Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations
  • Creating, Imagining, Innovating
  • Finding Humor
  • Gathering Data through All Senses
  • Listening with Understanding and Empathy
  • Managing Impulsivity
  • Metacognition
  • Persisting
  • Questioning and Posing Problems
  • Remaining Open to Continuous Learning
  • Responding with Wonderment and Awe
  • Striving for Accuracy
  • Taking Responsible Risks
  • Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision
  • Thinking Flexibly
  • Thinking Interdependently

21st Century Skills:

A set of widely-applicable abilities essential for success in the information age.

  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Information, Media, and Technology Literacy
  • Initiative and Self-Direction
  • Leadership and Responsibility
  • Productivity and Accountability
  • Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

© 2019 Battelle for Kids. battelleforkids.org. All Rights Reserved. Battelle for Kids was not involved in the production of this product and does not endorse it.

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics:

  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NBT.B.6: Find whole-number quotients and remainders with up to four-digit dividends and one digit divisors, using strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.B.5: Fluently multiply multi digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.C.3: Recognize volume as an attribute of solid figures and understand concepts of volume measurement.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.A.2: Represent real world and mathematical problems by graphing points in the first quadrant of the coordinate plane, and interpret coordinate values of points in the context of the situation.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.SP.B.5.C: Summarize numerical data sets in relation to their context, such as by: Giving quantitative measures of center (median and/or mean) and variability (interquartile range and/or mean absolute deviation), as well as describing any overall pattern and any striking deviations from theoverall pattern with reference to the context in which the data were gathered.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.RP.A.3.D: Use ratio reasoning to convert measurement units; manipulate and transform units appropriately when multiplying or dividing quantities.

© Copyright 2010. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.

Next Generation Science Standards:*

* Next Generation Science Standards and NGSS is a registered trademark of WestEd. Neither WestEd nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards were involved in the production of this product, and do not endorse it.

Beth Schadd

Hailing from Wisconsin, Beth Schadd moved to Idaho in 2008 in search of adventure and a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Education from the University of Idaho. As an educator, she has worked with children of all ages in the outdoors and the classroom, as well as coaching various sports. Beth has developed experiential curriculum for science centers, museums, day camps, and outdoor programs. In 2013, she traveled to China to lead outdoor and adventure camps. Prior to moving to Idaho, Beth worked in labs studying mosquitoes and environmental health, and managed clinical trials. Though she will always be a Cheese Head at heart, she has embraced the great outdoors of the West, enjoying snowshoeing, mountain biking and backpacking, and has become an avid stand up paddleboarder.

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So relevant for the students and they were very engaged to learn about how they work inside!

Science of the Human Body

PRICING OPTIONS

  • Complete Program (Materials + Curriculum): 675.00 USD
  • Curriculum Printed Copy: 295.00 USD
  • Curriculum Digital Download: 295.00 USD
  • Refill Kit: 195.00 USD
Unraveling the Mysteries of the Human Body

Take a closer look at the microscopic mechanisms that make humans tick! With 12, one-hour lessons, examine the complexities of human anatomy and physiology through fast-paced, engineering design activities. Utilizing exercise and movement as a teaching tool, learners problem-solve to unravel the mysteries of the human body with activities like running for a minute to measure heart rate, approximating energy expenditure and discovering the importance of refueling with proper nutrition. Maintaining health and fitness is a lifelong endeavor, and Science of the Human Body is the perfect introduction to a healthy lifestyle!

Grades: 4-6
Students: Up to 30
Contact Hours: 12+

Subject Targets:

Physical Science, Life Science, Engineering Design, Math Connections

Recommended Settings:

  • Summer Camps
  • Classrooms
  • Before & After-School Programs

Each Activity Includes:

  • Schedule
  • Opening & Closing Discussion
  • Step-By-Step Activity Instructions
  • Topic Background Information & Vocabulary
  • Optional Extension Activities

Curriculum Topics:

  • Bones
  • Muscles
  • Joints
  • The Heart
  • The Lungs
  • Guts
  • Nerves
  • Ears
  • Skin
  • Eyes
  • The Mind
  • Fun and Games

Reusability:

  • Refill Kit Available. This product offers affordable consumable refill kits. See the materials tab for details.

Product Orientation:

  • Half-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $500+
  • One-hour free webinar orientation for purchases of $1000+
  • Additional training available for purchase

Complete Program Includes:

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
  • Curriculum Digital Download: 1
  • 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

Curriculum Printed Copy Includes:

  • Instructor Guide: 1
  • Printed Student Pages: 30 sets

Curriculum Digital Download Includes:

Instructor Guide only, which includes master copies of all student pages

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

Habits of Mind:

16 thinking habits developed by Art Costa and Bena Kallick to empower students to succeed in a 21st-century learning environment.

  • Applying Past Knowledge to New Situations
  • Creating, Imagining, Innovating
  • Finding Humor
  • Gathering Data through All Senses
  • Listening with Understanding and Empathy
  • Managing Impulsivity
  • Metacognition
  • Persisting
  • Questioning and Posing Problems
  • Remaining Open to Continuous Learning
  • Responding with Wonderment and Awe
  • Striving for Accuracy
  • Taking Responsible Risks
  • Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision
  • Thinking Flexibly
  • Thinking Interdependently

21st Century Skills:

A set of widely-applicable abilities essential for success in the information age.

  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Flexibility and Adaptability
  • Information, Media, and Technology Literacy
  • Initiative and Self-Direction
  • Leadership and Responsibility
  • Productivity and Accountability
  • Social and Cross-Cultural Skills

© 2019 Battelle for Kids. battelleforkids.org. All Rights Reserved. Battelle for Kids was not involved in the production of this product and does not endorse it.

Common Core State Standards for Mathematics:

  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NBT.B.6: Find whole-number quotients and remainders with up to four-digit dividends and one digit divisors, using strategies based on place value, the properties of operations, and/or the relationship between multiplication and division. Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations, rectangular arrays, and/or area models.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.B.5: Fluently multiply multi digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.C.3: Recognize volume as an attribute of solid figures and understand concepts of volume measurement.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.G.A.2: Represent real world and mathematical problems by graphing points in the first quadrant of the coordinate plane, and interpret coordinate values of points in the context of the situation.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.SP.B.5.C: Summarize numerical data sets in relation to their context, such as by: Giving quantitative measures of center (median and/or mean) and variability (interquartile range and/or mean absolute deviation), as well as describing any overall pattern and any striking deviations from theoverall pattern with reference to the context in which the data were gathered.
  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.RP.A.3.D: Use ratio reasoning to convert measurement units; manipulate and transform units appropriately when multiplying or dividing quantities.

© Copyright 2010. National Governors Association Center for Best Practices and Council of Chief State School Officers. All rights reserved.

Next Generation Science Standards:*

* Next Generation Science Standards and NGSS is a registered trademark of WestEd. Neither WestEd nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards were involved in the production of this product, and do not endorse it.

Beth Schadd

Hailing from Wisconsin, Beth Schadd moved to Idaho in 2008 in search of adventure and a Master’s degree in Environmental Science and Education from the University of Idaho. As an educator, she has worked with children of all ages in the outdoors and the classroom, as well as coaching various sports. Beth has developed experiential curriculum for science centers, museums, day camps, and outdoor programs. In 2013, she traveled to China to lead outdoor and adventure camps. Prior to moving to Idaho, Beth worked in labs studying mosquitoes and environmental health, and managed clinical trials. Though she will always be a Cheese Head at heart, she has embraced the great outdoors of the West, enjoying snowshoeing, mountain biking and backpacking, and has become an avid stand up paddleboarder.

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