Symptom Science: A Doctor Explains Sneezes, Scabs, Sunburns, and More
Grades 2-5
Ever wonder what's really happening when you sneeze, bruise, or feel a fever coming on? Your body is a remarkable machine, performing countless protective actions every day – most of which are far more fascinating than you realize. In this engaging four-week series, Dr. Tabitha Michaud, MD takes students behind the scenes of common symptoms and sensations, revealing the intricate science that keeps us safe and healthy. From exploring why a paper cut heals to understanding the complex cascade of events in an allergic reaction, students will gain a deep appreciation for the body's defensive systems. Through live, interactive demonstrations and real-world medical examples, Dr. Michaud brings her clinical expertise to the classroom, helping students understand common sicknesses from a scientific perspective.
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4 sessions
1x per week
1 hour each
session duration
You Will Learn
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Session 1: Reflexes: coughing, sneezing, vomiting, and more.
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Session 2: Wounds, bruises, healing, and why biting your tongue is both painful and fascinating.
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Session 3: Fevers, flus, colds, and the body’s immune response to the viruses and bacteria that cause them.
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Session 4: Pain science: how and why the body feels pain, and how pain relief works.
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Live course instruction where you’ll meet face-to-face with your instructor and fellow students in a virtual classroom
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Interactive and collaborative sessions where students learn course-specific lessons as a group
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An expert instructor and an immersive learning experience in a class with limited seating
Symptom Science: A Doctor Explains Sneezes, Scabs, Sunburns, and More
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