Target Age/ Grade: 5-8 (1st-3rd Grade)
Books Needed:
My Body (Teacher-Created Materials)
Usborne Internet-Linked First Encyclopedia of the Human Body
Time Required: 14 weeks @ 2-3 days per week
Overview:
This unit can be used along with Classical Conversations Cycle 3 Science, Weeks 1-12, although it does not perfectly align. It is designed with younger children in mind, and has plenty of hands-on activities for learning. Besides learning about the purposes & functions of the major organ systems of the body and how they work together, your student will also learn the importance of good hygiene and healthy eating, as well as how to take care of his body.
Schedule:
Week 1: Cells
Week 2: Skin, Hair & Nails
Week 3: Skeletal System
Week 4: Muscular System
Week 5: Brain & Nervous System
Week 6: The Five Senses
Week 7: The Five Senses, cont.
Week 8: Blood & Circulatory System
Week 9: Respiratory System
Week 10: Digestive System
Week 11: Urinary System
Week 12: Healthy Eating & Teeth
Week 13: Immune System & Germs
Week 14: Genetics & Reproductive System
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