The standard I have chosen is SC.2.L.14.1 this standard teaches second grade students how to distinguish the human body parts (Brain, heart, lungs, stomach, muscles, skeleton) and their basic functions. http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewStandard/Preview/1622 I would use graphics, presentation software, and tutorials -and- drill practice to help students learn where the body parts are located and what function they hold in the human body. I would also incorporate an educational "review" game to the classroom. The winner would receive a prize such as extra credit points on test or a sweet treat. Another tool I would use is group projects. I would allow a group of 2-3 students for the class project. Each group would get a body part assigned for them to learn about and present to the class. I think that it's never too early for student to start learning about how the human body functions. Our body is amazing! This subject will help students understand the body. I would enjoy teaching these lessons to a classroom. I would make the lessons fun, interesting, and memorable. I have taken many science courses as a college student and all Universities and Colleges require you to take a certain amount of science courses even if one isn't a science major. I think its important for students to take well rounded sciences courses in early childhood. I don't see schools teaching elementary students Human Anatomy. I mean why not? Most student will eventually one day take the course or a course that is similar. Also why not encourage students to learn about the human body? It will help the child decide early on in life if they like the subject. Science in general can be a difficult subject to grasp especially with the wide range of areas. The great thing about learning when you're young is that the brain is developing and soaking up everything you learn. Taking a course in distinguishing the human body and its basic function will help the student in his/her future sciences related classes. For example, if they decide to pursue a career in the medical or science field.
In the past I would use google all the time when writing a paper for school, without knowing that everything on google isn't always considered reliable and scholarly. Before, I would struggle with finding good sources. I recently I learned about the FSU library database, where students can search for reliable journals, books, webpages to use as sources. This is very important since professors always ask students to cite their sources when writing a paper or working on a project. And the professors make it clear to only use scholarly sources.
The web hunt assignment allowed me to learn a new skill, how to use google scholar. I plan to also use it from now on whenever writing a paper. It's another great reliable source and tool one can use for school.
Web Hunt Challenge
1. Find a website that gives you a virtual tour of the human body.
2. Find a picture that labels and shows the location of all the major organs in the human body.
3. Find a video about the human skeleton.
4. Find a webpage that allows you to make a class page and keep parents in the loop.
5. Find a website that allows you to make a picture/diaphragm of the human skeleton and major organs. So your students can learn by filling in the blank spaces as a class or homework assignment.
6. Find a website that allows you to play/make an educational game on the Human Anatomy.
7. Find a website with examples of Human Anatomy projects for you to get ideas from.
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