Choose your favourite activities below to design your own bespoke full day workshop to suit you and your learners
Week One – Levels of Organisation
- Human physiology terminology & levels of organisation
- Anatomy of the cell
- Microscopic examination of cheek cells
- Biological drawings
- Structure and Functions of Tissues
- Microscopic examination and biological drawing of epithelium, muscle, nerve and connective tissues
Week Two – Cardiovascular System
- Introduction to the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
- Anatomy of the heart
- Dissection of the heart (Demonstration for KS2; KS3,4, and level 3 will perform themselves)
- Structure and functions of vessels arteries, veins and capillaries
- Investigation on the effects of exercise (KS2,3)) or caffeine (KS4 and level 3) on the cardiovascular system
- Discussion of results
Week Three – Respiratory System
- Introduction to the structure and function of the respiratory system
- Anatomy of the respiratory system
- Dissection of the lungs (Demonstration for KS2; KS3,4, and level 3 will perform themselves)
- Measuring the respiratory system
- Investigation on the effects of exercise on the respiratory system
- Discussion of results
- Diseases related to the respiratory system (KS3,4 and level 3)
Week Four – Digestive System
- Introduction to the structure and functions of the digestive system
- Anatomy of the digestive system
- How poo is made theory and exercise (KS2,3)
- Enzyme activity of the digestive system (KS4 and level 3)
- Identification of unknown enzymes in solution (KS4 and level 3)
- Discussion of results
- Diseases related to the digestive system (KS3,4 and level 3)
Week Five – Nervous System
- Introduction to the structure and functions of the nervous system
- Organisation of the nervous system
- Sensory and motor impulses
- Reflex Arc
- Nervous system practical activity (KS2,3)
- Initiation and transmission of the nerve impulse (KS4 and level 3)
- Diseases related to the nervous system (KS4 and level 3)
- Discussion
Week Six – Urinary System
- Introduction to the structure and functions of the urinary system
- Anatomy of the Kidneys
- Dissection of the kidney (Demonstration for KS2; KS3,4, and level 3 will perform themselves
- Movement of fluids (T)
- How wee is made (KS2)
- Diffusion and Osmosis (KS3,4 and level 3)
- Anatomy and function of the nephron
- Diseases related to the urinary system (KS3,4 and level 3
Week Seven – Skeletal System
- Introduction to the structure and functions of the skeletal system
- Anatomy of the cranial skeleton
- Anatomy of the postcranial skeleton
- Skeletal Joints
- Observation of muscular skeletal markers (KS4 and level 3)
- Diseases related to the skeletal system
Week Eight – Reproduction System & Menstruation
- Introduction to the structure and functions of the male reproductive system
- Anatomy of the male reproductive system
- Introduction to the structure and functions of the female reproductive system
- Anatomy of the female reproductive system
- How babies are made (KS2,3)
- Hormonal regulation of the menstrual cycle (KS4 and level 3)
- Fertility Treatment (KS4 and level 3)
NOTE: Some activities involve learners perform organ dissection and inflation. All risk assessments are available upon request