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How the Body Works - The Urinary System Instructional VideoHow the Body Works - The Urinary System Instructional Video
Publisher
Nemours KidsHealth
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Grade
4th - 7th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:30
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Technology
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Internet Access
Year
2013
Instructional Video

How the Body Works - The Urinary System

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This How the Body Works - The Urinary System instructional video also includes:
  • Your Urinary System
  • Quiz: Urinary System
  • The Urinary System
  • Urinary System: Word Find
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This preview of the full-length video on the urinary system is not a waste! Though it's short, it succinctly introduces viewers to the roles of the kidneys, ureter, bladder, and urethra. A reading article, quiz, fill-in-the-blank, and word puzzle can be accessed through the website and from the article. There are also links to more resources focused on the health of the urinary system. 

135 Views 90 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the urinary system, human body systems, kidneys, waste management

Additional Tags

urinary system, waste, kidney, science

Pros

  • Addresses a topic that you may have trouble finding resources for
  • The article provides a listening option for those who have difficulty reading
  • Body system lesson can be extended to health with the additional resources available
  • Printable worksheets provided

Cons

  • This is not yet a full-length video

Common Core

RI.6.7 RI.7.7 RST.6-8.7

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