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How the Body Works: Muscles Instructional VideoHow the Body Works: Muscles Instructional Video
Publisher
Nemours KidsHealth
Resource Details
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Grade
4th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
7:07
Audiences
For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
Projection
Internet Access
Year
2012
Usage Permissions
Fine Print: Educational Use
Language
English, Spanish
Instructional Video

How the Body Works: Muscles

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This How the Body Works: Muscles instructional video also includes:
  • Your Muscles
  • Muscles Quiz
  • The Muscles
  • Muscular System: Word Find
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Viewers visit the gym where two kids and a body-building adult are working out. The characters discuss three types of muscles: smooth, cardiac, and skeletal. With middle school humor, colorful animation, and clear information, viewers will strengthen their knowledge of muscles!

320 Views 238 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the muscular system, human body systems

Additional Tags

muscle, muscular system, health

Pros

  • A printable worksheet and answer key are available where learners label 10 major muscle groups
  • A reading article is available to compare with the information in the video
  • The article can be read in Spanish, or it can be listened to if you have learners challenged with reading
  • An online interactive quiz can be given 
  • Health articles about the muscles, bones, and tendons can be found on publisher's website

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.6.7 RI.7.7 RI.8.7 RST.6-8.9

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