The Human Body Self-Paced

Imagine yourself dissecting the physiological mystery behind a marathon runner's sudden collapse, piecing together clues hidden within their circulatory and nervous systems to diagnose the underlying issue. Or, delving into the fascinating world of Tourette's Syndrome, exploring the neurological puzzle behind involuntary movements and vocalizations.

In this human body course, you will crack the code to our incredible bodies through captivating real-world case studies. Each case study presents a unique challenge, pushing students to apply their knowledge and uncover the awe-inspiring realities of human health. By gaining invaluable insights into the factors influencing energy levels, exercise, sleep patterns, and overall health, students will learn to make informed choices that optimize their body's incredible potential.

This course will use hands-on activities, virtual simulations, and other assignments to engage students in learning the details of each human body system and the intricate connection between the systems.

About the Self-Paced Course Model

Self-Paced courses are designed for students who need flexibility in their academic schedule. Teachers answer questions and interact with students in Private Topics, provide feedback on work, and host office hours. Students work independently on course activities; the course does not include class discussion assignments or other collaborative work.

This course has start dates on each Wednesday throughout the year. Students must maintain enrollment for a minimum of 4 weeks and have up to 16 weeks to complete all assignments in the course. It is expected that students will work for approximately 90 hours to complete this course, though the amount of time may vary depending on a student’s work habits and comfort with the material.

Acknowledgements

I acknowledge that this is a self-paced course.
This course contains an end-of-course proctored exam. Instructions for students to identify an appropriate adult proctor are included in the course lessons.

Course Objectives

Course Essential Questions:

How does the structure of the human body relate to its function?
How do body systems work together to maintain homeostasis?
What happens when there is a disruption to homeostasis?

Course Learning Objectives:

Explain the major organ systems of the human body and their key functions.
Analyze the interrelationships between different organ systems.
Develop and use models to illustrate key functions of the human body systems.
Conduct investigations to explore the functions of body systems.
Evaluate the impact of lifestyle choices on human health.

Additional Requirements

Students will be required to obtain some common household materials to build models; materials may include empty square tissue boxes, markers, construction paper, glue, poster board, toothpicks, winter or gardening gloves, ruler, index cards, and/or various craft supplies of their choosing.