Curated OER
Forensics: Who Killed the Iceman?
Students explore how archaeologist examine mummies. In this research based lesson, students work in groups to research two mummies and report their findings to the class through role-playing and using a model of the mummy.
Curated OER
Body Systems in Action
Fifth graders, in groups, create a short skit that shows how body systems work together.
Curated OER
Biomechanics of Sports
Learners examine the body's major organ systems and how they function and influence each other. They examine how the human body moves when involved in sports.
Curated OER
Respiratory System
For this health worksheet, students examine the human body and make mental connections to the target function highlighted in the sheet.
Curated OER
Jumpy Dolls
Students are challenged to design and construct a jointed figure that moves in a motion something like jumping jacks when a string is pulled.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Arm Model
In the following lesson students are required to construct a model arm and learn how muscles and bones work together to achieve efficient movement.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones, and Bone Tissue
All of the organ systems of your body are interdependent, and the skeletal system is no exception. The food you take in via your digestive system and the hormones secreted by your endocrine system affect your bones. Even using your...
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Muscular System
In this resource, students learn the major role of the muscular system, about muscle fibers, the role of ATP and calcium in muscle contraction, how muscles move bones, and how muscles respond to aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
Other
Zygote: Zygote Anatomy Collection
A 3D anatomical product that allows students to explore the muscles, bones, organs, skin, and blood vessels that compose the human body.