STEM Human Body Workshop

We may look quite different on the outside, but underneath our skin, our organs, muscles and bones are working in very similar ways. In this hands-on, interactive workshop, you will learn to see the human body through the eyes of a child by investigating your sense of smell, breath, and many other exciting functions of the human body.

• Investigate what is inside our bodies and create your own personal body map. 
• Build a functional model showing how lungs expand and collapse with each breath. 
• Examine the function of skeletons, bones, and vertebrae and the skeletal muscle holding everything together. 
• Compare and analyse fingerprints and see how unique they really are.  
• Create a conceptual model of the digestive system. 
• Analyse the features of the human body and how we are all different yet the same. 
• Compare your breath when singing and see how long you can hold a tone. 
• Explore your sense of taste and discover the individual areas in your mouth specific to each taste (e.g. bitter, salty, and sweet).

• Use different types of scientific models effectively in an early childhood setting. 
• Understand why and how to evaluate models with children in age-appropriate ways. 
• Know how to support children with their questions about the human body. 
• Learn how to scaffold children’s interest in anatomy and their perception of identity. 
• Be aware of the characteristics and purpose of structural models and functional models. 
• Compare how inspirational materials can give rise to a diverse array of interpretations. 
• Learn how to critically review models and designate their appropriate usage in their specific setting.