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!

Concepts

the muscular system, human body systems

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Additional Tags

muscle, muscular system, health

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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