University of Minnesota
Virtual Neurons
It's electric! Young anatomists use Virtual Neurons software to build, control, and analyze complex nerve circuits within the body. Colorful and packed with content, class members enjoy interacting with the nervous system at a personal...
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Measuring Obesity
Studies show that obesity is now a global problem. But how are researchers measuring obesity? Young scientists investigate the myriad of methods for measuring body fat through a presentation. From hands-on to high-tech, viewers learn...
Curated OER
The Amazing Body
In this health learning exercise, students look for the words in the puzzle that are related to the human body and the answers are found at the bottom of the page.
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Body and Blood
Young scholars explore the cardiovascular system. Through the use of video, students observe the heart pumping an oxygen-enriched blood supply through arteries to the muscles in use during exercise. They participate in activities to...
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All About Bones and Muscles
In this bones and muscles worksheet, students read about joints and muscles, then create an outline of their body on a large sheet of paper and answer related questions about their joints, bones and muscles.
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Muscles of the Human Body
In this biology activity, learners identify and locate various vocabulary terms that are specific muscles found in the human body. There are 18 biology terms located in the word search.
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Moving Around
Convey the structure and function of muscles to your class with this PowerPoint. It explains how muscles are composed of bundles of cells and fibers, that there are three muscle types, and that contraction is either voluntary or...
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Exercise and Muscles
Eighth graders identify and label the primary and secondary muscles used to perform an exercise. Students perform an exercise on a weight machine to figure out which muscles are being used. Students illustrate the muscles used by...
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The Inside Story of Muscles, Bones and Exercise
First graders explore how they can help their muscles and bones grow strong through the use of physical activity.
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Muscles Word Search
In this health worksheet, students find the words related to naming all the muscles and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Sing Along with the Muscles Song
Students review the muscles of the body. They perform the functions of the muscles of the body to the tune of "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer".
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Muscle Match!
Students skip around the gym floor and try to match pictures of muscles and stretches. When they find a match they must run to the Muscle Mat and call out "Muscle Match!". The class then stops skipping and faces the Muscle Mat while the...
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Moving the Body
In this musculoskeletal system activity, students review the function of bones and muscles in this body system. Students also review the different types of muscles: smooth, skeletal, and cardiac. This activity has 10 fill in the blank...
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Hugging / Handshaking Muscle Stations
Pupils are introduced to the concept of "muscle overload." They work on hugging and handshaking muscles. Students are told that each station is set up to make muscles tired. They are told that making their muscles tired is a good thing.
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The Muscle System
In this biology activity, 9th graders define striated and identify if the muscles of chicken's leg are striated or smooth. Then they determine how the muscles of a chicken leg are attached to the bones. Students also cut muscles away...
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The Systems of the Body: How they Work
Students study what a body system is, how they function and how the systems work in unison.
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Comparing Human and Avian Skeletons
For this human and avian skeleton review worksheet, students read about both skeletal systems and respond to 10 fill in the blank and drawing questions.
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Body Organization and Organ Systems
Eighth graders begin the lesson by building a house of cards. They discuss ways that building a house of cards is similar to the way the body is built: different systems work together to help the whole body work together. Students listen...
Baylor College
Gravity and Muscles
Humans are so used to gravity as a force that we don't tend to pay much attention to it on a daily basis. Through a couple simple activities, learners experience changes to their center of gravity and come to the understanding that...
Curated OER
Pump It Up
In this muscles worksheet, students read an article about building muscles and keeping them strong. Students choose any muscle in their body and use a website to learn about that muscle. They chart four muscles and exercises used to...
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Human Muscles Coloring
In this human muscles worksheet, students are given a diagram of the human muscles on the front side of the body. They are given a key with a particular color for each muscle to be colored. Students find the muscle and color each.
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The Nervous System
Students investigate the nervous system. In this anatomy activity, students identify and define vocabulary related to the nervous system. Students role play the parts of a nervous system and perform an experiment measuring and comparing...
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Mighty Muscles Scavenger Hunt
In this muscles worksheet, students participate in a scavenger hunt that leads them to a specific website on the Internet. Students view five answers and then write out a question to match each answer about the importance of muscles.
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Introduction of the Human Heart
Fifth graders make their observations about the structure of the human heart. Students trace the flow of blood through the human heart. They touch a model of the human heart, 5th graders read aloud a handout that is found in their...