Curated OER
Kids Health: Bones, Muscles, and Joints
This article from Family Doctor.org provides in depth terminology and helpful diagrams. This site has links to related articles to learn more about the musculoskeletal system.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What a Pain! Kids and Growing Pains
Growing up is something that most kids can't wait to do. As you grow up, you might experience growing pains. Use this site to learn more about the reasons for growing pains and what to do about them.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Movement Task Using Sensors Humans and Robots
This activity helps students understand the significance of programming and also how the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT robot's sensors assist its movement and make programming easier. Students compare human senses to robot sensors, describing...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Engineering and the Human Body
The Engineering and the Human Body unit covers the broad spectrum of topics that make up our very amazing human body. Students are introduced to the space environment and learn the major differences between the environment on Earth and...
Inner Body
Innerbody: Muscular System
At this site, students can interact with the muscular system of the human body. Click on a region of the body or the name of a muscle, and zoom in to examine it. Outlines and magnifying glasses appear and when you click on them, you see...
Other
Get Body Smart: Human Anatomy and Physiology: System Quizzes
A collection of interactive, self-checking quizzes on human body systems. Covers muscular, skeletal, circulatory, nervous, and respiratory systems.
Other
Brown Chiropractic and Acupuncture
This is a commercial alternative health site that offers some basic information about chiropractic and acupunture procedures.
Other
Parkinson's Disease Foundation: Primary Symptoms
This resource, provided by the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, discusses the primary and secondary symptoms of Parkinson's Disease.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: The Science of Cooking Meat
How does muscle turn into meat? What gives meat its flavor and color? What makes meat juicy and tender? At this site from the Exploratorium you can rind out the science behind the food.
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Science: Diving School: How Do We Move?
Mariven lives in Barbados. He is going on a diving adventure to learn all about bones and muscles of the human body.
University of Michigan
University of Michigan: Hypermuscle Muscles in Actions
This University of Michigan site has information about the movements of muscles in a human.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Biology: The Muscular System: Self Check Quiz
A five question multiple-choice quiz over the muscular system. After answers are submitted, students have the opportunity to review the missed questions.
Curated OER
Kids Health: My Body
For elementary school children, this page presents information about lungs, muscles, digestive system, teeth, skin, tongue, hair, heart, and more.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Strains and Sprains Are a Pain
In addition to describing how one might get a strain or sprain, this article offers well-organized, clear advice for those caring for their sprained or strained muscles. Links to related information included.
US National Library of Medicine
Medline Plus: Muscle Atrophy
This page provides all kinds of information on muscle atrophy. Topics include causes and alternative names.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Muscles, Muscles Everywhere
This activity helps students learn about the three different types of muscles and how outer space affects astronauts' muscles. They will discover how important it is for astronauts to get adequate exercise both on Earth and in outer...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Move Your Muscles!
This lesson covers the topic of muscles. Students learn about the three different types of muscles in the human body and the effects of microgravity on muscles. Students also learn how astronauts need to exercise in order to lessen...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Our Amazing Skeleton
This lesson covers the topic of human bones and joints. Students learn about the skeleton, the number of and types of bones in the body, and how outer space affects astronauts' bones. Students also learn how to take care of their bones...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Why Exercise Is Wise
Some people know that exercising is beneficial, but still find reasons why it isn't a priority. This article relates the importance of exercising and how it can improve your mind and body. Links to similar sites are provided as well.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Muscles Quiz
Take a quick quiz to test knowledge about the muscular system.
Other
Zygote Media Group: Zygote Body
Get a 3D look into the anatomical structure of the human body with this website. Website allows students to explore the body's muscle system, bone structure, organs, and nerve systems. Navigate around the human body with this site!
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory
Ncrel: Human Body Systems Resource
What do you know about the different human body systems? This site features information on each of the different systems. Students and teachers will benefit from this comprehensive resource.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Muscular System System Questions
Practice your knowledge with these muscular system practice questions.
Other
Get Big: The Seven Sacred Rules for Packing on Muscle
This site discusses seven rules to add bulk as one weight trains. It emphasizes safe practices.