I chose this text set because kids are always interested in how the body works. The human body is unique and kids like cool and gross facts.
Books
Burp! Crazy Human Body Stories
By John Graziano
Ages
11-14
Ripley’s Believe it or not
series-contains comic strips, factoids, and cartoons about the human
body. I chose this because kids think bodily functions like a burp or passing gas is funny and anything with Ripley's name on it is bound to be gross and funny.
A Zombie's Guide to the Human Body
By Mercer
Mayer and Tom Becker
Grades 3-7
Information kids need to know about the human body
with a zombie twist. Kids have a high interest in zombies so I believe they would enjoy learning about the human body through the eyes of a zombie.
Magic School Bus: Inside the Human Body
By Joanna Cole (author) and Bruce Degen (illustrator)
Grades PreK-3
This book could be used up to fifth grade I believe because there are so many important facts presented in the book. Magic School Bus books are a great way to learn about science.
Arnold has swallowed the Magic School Bus!
Now, instead of seeing an exhibit of the human body at a museum, the class is
taking a look at Arnold's stomach, his intestines, his bloodstream, and more
from the inside on this heart-stopping field trip, one the reluctant Arnold
would be happy to miss.
Activities
Hands On Activity: How long is the Digestive Tract?
All ages
Students are able to see how long their digestive tracts. I like this activity because it incorporates math-measurement.
The Organ Trail
Grades 3-6
Challenge your students to create a
"Wanted" poster about an organ. Not only are they learning about the body but they are connecting to writing which I think is very beneficial.
Kids Health-How the body works
Grades 3-6
Activities, articles, movies, word finds, and
quizzes about the human body. I like this site because it is very interactive for students.
Videos
National Geographic-Human Body 101
All Ages
Discusses the human body and real life video. Students can connect better with real life visuals.
Brain Pop-Your body and how it works
Multi-age
Body systems and how they work.
A great interactive page for students to see how the body works. Brain pop is a great resource for students.
Websites
Digestive Tract and how it works
Multi-age
BAM!
Body and Mind G.A.M.E.
Bring Out the Action Hero in You!
Follow
Secret Agent Kid X and the Action Hero Alliance as they overcome obstacles to
save the world from evil mastermind Lethargo and his ultimate weapon, the
Energy Vacuum!!
Students love video games and superheroes so I think this website is a great way to incorporate that.
Grades 3-6
Mr. Bones
Students are able to put a skeleton together. A great way to see how a skeleton works.
Grades 3-6
Shannon,
ReplyDeleteI love this text set! I had a ton of fun teaching the human body when I taught science to K-2. You have included some great resources that the kids will love!
These all sound like fun resources! I'm sure that kids would enjoy learning about how the body works when it is presented in this format. I especially like the "Zombie's Guide to the Human Body!" Great post!
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