5 Senses & the Nervous System Unit Study: A Complete Homeschool Nature Curriculum!
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Unlock a world of discovery with our 5 Senses & the Nervous System Unit Study: A Complete Homeschool Nature Curriculum! Designed to turn complex anatomy into a hands-on, unforgettable adventure for the whole family.
How does your body know the world around you, and more importantly, how does it decide how to respond? We’re diving deep into the intricate web of the nervous system and the five senses—not just as a collection of separate parts, but as a unified, miraculous command center. From the mechanics of how our eyes interpret color and our ears protect our hearing, to the creative challenge of building an "Egghead" helmet or painting with coffee and tea, this unit turns complex anatomy into a living, breathing family adventure. Whether you have little explorers starting at age three or expert learners in the teen years, we’ve designed this journey to help your entire family discover the wonder of how we sense, process, and experience the world every single day.
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A Curriculum That Grows With Your Child
Rather than outgrowing your unit after a single school year, this study can be used by the same student for years to come! Because it includes four distinct, age-leveled workbook options, this curriculum truly grows with your child, allowing you to easily revisit the topic as they advance. Here are the ages covered:
Ages 3–5: Little Explorers
Ages 6–8: Junior Explorers
Ages 9–11: Senior Explorers
Ages 12-15: Expert Explorers
A Sneak Peek at Your 20-Day Nervous System & 5 Senses Unit Study
Here's what your family will explore over the 20 days:
Day 1 - Intro to the Five Senses & Nervous System: We kick off our journey by acknowledging that the body is a unified entity, not a collection of separate parts. Everything within it is interconnected, and our senses serve as the gateway to our experiences.
Day 2 - Sight & the Human Eye: Today we focus on the sense of sight, exploring the wonders of the human eye. From the mechanics of how we see to the marvel of colors and the involvement of ocular nerves, students will gain insights into the complex processes that make vision possible.
Day 3 - The Nose & Sense of Smell: Venturing into the olfactory realm, we dissect the sense of smell. Topics include nasal structure, the role of mucus and cilia, the proximity of the eustachian tube to our sinuses - your children also delve into the fascinating world of the sense of smell.
Day 4 - Taste/Tongue: Turning our attention to the sense of taste, we explore the tongue's intricate design, taste buds, airway connections, and the impact of the tongue on various bodily systems.
Day 5 - Group STEM - Protect the Brain STEM Challenge: In a collaborative STEM challenge, students will design and build a helmet for "Egghead." The challenge aims to reinforce the importance of protecting the brain and understanding how our senses and nervous system work in harmony.
Day 6 - Hear/Ear: Connecting back to the nose, we delve into the sense of hearing. Students explore the anatomy of the ear, the mechanics of sound, and how the ear self-protects. Build an ear model (all directions included) to bring your learning to life!
Day 7 - Touch/Skin: Examining the sense of touch, we explore the skin and its intricate network of interneurons. Students will gain insights into the multifaceted nature of touch and textures in the world around us!
Day 8 - Central Nervous System & Spinal Cord: Let’s dig into the central nervous system and the spinal cord, understanding their pivotal roles in transmitting signals throughout the body. Do a fun spinal cord model build to learn even more!
Day 9 - Brain: Today, we’ll journey deep into the command center of the nervous system—the brain.
Day 10 - Group ART Students channel their newfound knowledge into artistic expression, creating art using two new mediums - coffee and tea!
Day 11 - Brain Lobes and Cerebral Cortex: We zoom into the brain's intricacies, focusing on its lobes and the cerebral cortex. Your children will learn how the brain’s lobes manage various cognitive functions - and build their own 2D paper model of the skull and brain lobes!
Day 12 - Peripheral Nervous System: Diving into the peripheral nervous system, your children will differentiate between the autonomic and somatic systems and learn what each system controls!
Day 13 - The Nerves: Explore the mechanics of nerves, and learn about their actual structure and how they function. Neurons take center stage today.
Day 14 - Gameschool Day: A day of interactive learning through games is one of our members favorite days! Every month, you get bingo, memory, and original games by @wonderhousecreative, and any additional games are included in your workbooks!
Day 15 - Group Poetry and Tea Time: Students conclude the unit by coming together for a reflective session, tying their new understanding of the nervous system to poetry. Tea time fosters camaraderie as we appreciate the beauty and complexity of the senses and the nervous system.
Day 16-20: Final Projects Every month, we come up with unique and creative ways for your child to explain what they have learned outside of traditional measures.
How to Purchase Our Nervous System & 5 Senses Nature Curriculum for Your Homeschool
Ready to start exploring? There are two ways to purchase our Nervous System & 5 Senses Unit!
Purchase the Nervous System & 5 Senses Unit from our shop! You can grab the full 20-day Herbalism Unit directly from our shop for $30.00.
*Please note: This is a digital curriculum collection and does not include books or manipulatives shown in advertising.
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Or, for an incredible value, you can join our Nature Study Club and get this complete Nature Study for just $18! The Nature Study Club is designed to bring consistent, beautiful, and highly affordable nature exploration into your home every single month.
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