Explore Kits: Intro to Human Body Systems

GRADES K-2

In the basic lesson, students will be introduced to the concept of systems as it applies to the body using the “Hokey Pokey” song and comparing object systems to the human body system. Then using body part pictures, the students will group the parts using their own classifying choice and describe why they grouped the body parts the way they did. Using activity cubes, the students will identify what body parts are used for each activity presented on the cube. Using body part cubes, the students will identify the name and function of the body part.

The advanced lesson is an excellent way to teach students about the six human body systems. Each system has a separate activity-based lesson where the students will explore and learn the name of the major organs and function of each system.

STATE STANDARDS

1.1: Develop abilities necessary to safely conduct scientific inquiry, including asking questions about objects, events, and organisms in the environment.

  • Make observation using the five senses

  • Record observations by drawing or orally explaining

3.1: Identify that plants and animals have structures and systems that serve functions for growth, survival, and reproduction.

  • List characteristics of living organisms (body systems)

EQUIPMENT PROVIDED IN THE KIT

  • Activity Cubes

  • 2 Human Body part cubes

  • Body Part Apron

  • Human Torso Model (Box)

  • Human Brain and Skull Model (Bag)

  • “The Human Body Book”

  • Sculpey clay

  • Craft sticks and Pipe cleaner ties

  • Muscle/ bone/joint demo set

  • Skeleton/Muscle Chart

  • Respiratory/Cardiovascular System Chart

  • Digestion Chart

  • Nervous System Chart

  • Heart and Muscle Cards

  • Oxygen Cards

  • Carbon Dioxide Cards

  • Small water pump and Bowl for water

  • Stethoscope

  • Straw

  • Hollow tube (windpipe)

  • “What Happens to a Hamburger” by Paul Showers

  • 5 Empty food boxes

  • Hollow tube (esophagus)

  • Brown paper bag

  • “My Five Senses” by Margaret Miller

  • Word Cards – LEG MUSCLES, ARM MUSCLES, HEART, LUNGS, BACK MUSCLES

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