Grade 2: The Human Body

Our Grade 2 students have been participating in wonderful presentations as part of their PYP Unit of Inquiry, The Human Body. Early last week, students learned more about the respiratory system from a local physician. Students were amazed to observe and touch a pig’s lung as it was pumped up. They were also very impressed with the implications of smoking as they looked at a lung of a patient who had emphysema. On Wednesday, students were given a presentation on the importance of good nutrition and healthy habits from a pediatrician. They enjoyed creating their own healthy snacks afterward! On Friday, their third presenter focused on neurology and neurosurgery and, amazingly enough, turned our Grade 2 classrooms into an operating room! The students donned surgical caps and practiced repair work on models of spines with authentic surgical tools. Today, our guest presenter discussed the importance of the skeleton. Students lined up to get casts on their arms to understand how casts assist in the healing process of broken bones. Thanks to all our guest presenters! Be sure to stop by the hallway outside of the Grade 2 classrooms to see our students’ wonderful posters of their own human bodies!

Here are some photos from the presentations.