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Understanding the Body, Day 1: Anatomy

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Intended for moderate to severely disabled students, this lesson focuses on building an understanding of human anatomy. A secondary special education class reviews, identifies, and labels parts of the body. Including the internal and...
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It's My Body

For Teachers 5th - 6th
Students research the human body. In this human body lesson plan, students brainstorm the connections between the parts of a bike and a human digestive system. Students work in small groups and research a specific body system. Students...
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Tongue Map

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students explore human anatomy by conducting a human senses experiment. In this taste lesson, students identify the main purpose of a tongue and how it enhances our eating habits. Students utilize baking coca, lemon juice, salt and honey...
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How Do Foods Help Our Bodies

For Teachers 1st - 5th
Students investigate the specific elements found in food that keep us healthy.  In this healthy eating lesson, students identify proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins as part of a healthy diet when consumed in moderation....
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Can You Name Parts of the Body?

For Teachers Pre-K - K
Students share what they know about the human heart. In this early anatomy lesson, students discuss the location, shape, and importance of the human heart.
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Sugar and Fat Tag

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners participate in a game of chase and learn about healthy food choices. In this physical activity and healthy diet lesson, students play a game of chase by role playing as sugar and fat examples Learners name examples of fruits and...
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Why is Smoking Bad For You?

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
Learners discuss the reasons that smoking is harmful. In this anti-smoking lesson, students talk about how smoke affects their body. They make a chart and write down all the reasons they should not smoke.