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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Bones, Muscles, and Joints

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: What a Pain! Kids and Growing Pains

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Movement Task Using Sensors Humans and Robots

For Teachers 4th - 7th
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...
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Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Engineering and the Human Body

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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...
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Interactive
Inner Body

Innerbody: Muscular System

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Other

Get Body Smart: Human Anatomy and Physiology: System Quizzes

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of interactive, self-checking quizzes on human body systems. Covers muscular, skeletal, circulatory, nervous, and respiratory systems.
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Website
Other

Brown Chiropractic and Acupuncture

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a commercial alternative health site that offers some basic information about chiropractic and acupunture procedures.
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Website
Other

Parkinson's Disease Foundation: Primary Symptoms

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource, provided by the Parkinson's Disease Foundation, discusses the primary and secondary symptoms of Parkinson's Disease.
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Website
Exploratorium

Exploratorium: The Science of Cooking Meat

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Diving School: How Do We Move?

For Students 4th - 6th
Mariven lives in Barbados. He is going on a diving adventure to learn all about bones and muscles of the human body.
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Handout
University of Michigan

University of Michigan: Hypermuscle Muscles in Actions

For Students 9th - 10th
This University of Michigan site has information about the movements of muscles in a human.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe Biology: The Muscular System: Self Check Quiz

For Students 9th - 10th
A five question multiple-choice quiz over the muscular system. After answers are submitted, students have the opportunity to review the missed questions.
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Activity
Curated OER

Kids Health: My Body

For Students 2nd - 7th
For elementary school children, this page presents information about lungs, muscles, digestive system, teeth, skin, tongue, hair, heart, and more.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Strains and Sprains Are a Pain

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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Handout
US National Library of Medicine

Medline Plus: Muscle Atrophy

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides all kinds of information on muscle atrophy. Topics include causes and alternative names.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Muscles, Muscles Everywhere

For Teachers 4th - 7th
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...
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Move Your Muscles!

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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...
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Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Our Amazing Skeleton

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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...
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Why Exercise Is Wise

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Curated OER

Kids Health: Muscles Quiz

For Students 1st - 5th
Take a quick quiz to test knowledge about the muscular system.
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Other

Zygote Media Group: Zygote Body

For Students 9th - 10th
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!
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Interactive
North Central Regional Educational Laboratory

Ncrel: Human Body Systems Resource

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Muscular System System Questions

For Students 9th - 10th
Practice your knowledge with these muscular system practice questions.
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Article
Other

Get Big: The Seven Sacred Rules for Packing on Muscle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses seven rules to add bulk as one weight trains. It emphasizes safe practices.