Healthward Bound: A Lifelong Journey (6 Parts)

Synopsis

An introduction to human biology in six parts:
1: An orthopaedic surgeon assembles a human skeleton, bone by bone, using graphics and animation techniques. Specialists add to the form, organ by organ, system by system - muscles, nerves and a brain, a heart and blood vessels, glands and a digestive system. The newly formed ‘human’ acts as a guide to the rest of the series.
2: Conception and birth. Anatomy and physiology of the newborn. Muscles. Brain and nervous system.
Heart, the circulatory system, the respiratory system and the skin.
4: Respiration, blood pressure, nutrition, digestion, metabolism, smell, taste and sight.
5: Speech and hearing. The immune system and immunisation. Endocrine system and hormones. Urinary system. Male and female reproduction systems.
6: Physical and mental changes of ageing. Menopause. Benefits of healthy lifestyle.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 6 x 30 min.

Year of production

1997

Availability

Out OF Distribution; 1999 sale: £12.75 (+VAT inc. p&p) each part

Documentation

Teacher’s notes available separately.

Uses

Ages 12 and up.

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

ageing; anatomy - human; foetal development; human biology; physiology - human

Production Company

Name

Healthward Bound

Distributor

Name

Resources in Training & Education Ltd

Contact

Donald Hill, Mark Brady

Email

admin@riteltd.net

Web

http://www.riteltd.net External site opens in new window

Phone

01749 689027

Fax

01749 689027

Address

26 Lower Chapel Court
South Horrington
Wells
Somerset
BA5 3DF

Notes

Probably no longer in business (2009)