Health and the Human Mind
Recommended Grades: 3rd- 8th - Placed in Small Groups of Similarly Aged Peers See Below
Curriculum: The Good and the Beautiful
Days and Times:
Thursdays:
9:00 -10:00 (6th - 8th)
11:30 - 12:30 (3rd - 5th)
12:45 - 1:45 (4th - 6th)
Any classes that need to be made up as a group due to the instructor’s illness or snow days will be added to the end of the semester.
Cost: $153.75- Includes all materials
Located: at 124 West Swanson Ave, Wasilla - Near Wonderland Park
In this exciting hands-on course, students will explore how their brains and bodies are connected through the nervous system, senses, emotions, and healthy habits. Each week, students will participate in activities designed to deepen their understanding of the human mind and personal health. Older students will have the option to complete extension activities for deeper study.
In this course, we’ll take a hands-on journey through how the mind and body work together to help us move, feel, and live well. Here's a look at the topics we'll cover:
The Human Mind and Nervous System: We’ll start by learning how the nervous system works like a communication highway between the brain and the body.
The Brain and Brain Stem: We'll dive deeper into the different parts of the brain, what they do, and why the brain stem is so important for basic life functions.
The Senses: We'll explore the amazing ways we interact with the world through our senses — including lessons on Eyes and Vision, Ears and Hearing, Mouth and Taste, and Smell and the Nose.
Memory and Emotions: We’ll look at how the brain stores memories and how emotions are tied to the way we think, act, and feel.
Social and Emotional Health: We'll talk about the importance of friendships, communication, managing feelings, and building strong emotional habits.
Connecting with Nature: We'll discover how spending time outdoors can boost our brain health and mood.
Healthy Habits: Finally, we’ll wrap up with a look at daily habits that keep both our minds and bodies strong, from good sleep to exercise and mindfulness.
Registration: If you are associated with a homeschool program and would like me to bill the school directly, please put your homeschool in the PROMO code section of registration (the homeschool will be all one word, no spaces, and no characters). If you need to, you are welcome to email Matsulearnandisnpire@gmail.com to register.
I am a direct bill vendor with the following homeschool programs: Mat-Su Central, IDEA, CyberLynx, Raven, PACE, Twindly Bridge, Denali Peak, and Totem.
Disclaimer:
Please note that once you commit to attending the workshop, the cost will be deducted from your student's allotment. Workshop costs are refundable until 7 days before the event. Please contact me via email at Matsulearnandinsipire@gmail.com as soon as possible if you are unable to attend the workshop, and I will make every effort to fill your spot with another student and refund your allotment account. Thank you!
Below are links to the customer portal (if you have already created a user name on the booking site) and the link to register. If you decide to create a username and password, you will be able to log into the customer portal and see the classes you’ve signed up for, as well as the class schedule.