Our final day of anatomy study meant wrapping up our respiratory system lab, a quick overview of the muscular and skeletal system with some discussion on the different types of muscles and joints, and then a game to review some of the different organs we've talked about. Anatomy Fluxx was a big hit with everyone and does have some legitimate science behind the game. We were reminded of bacteria, genetic mutations, and the various organs that work together to make up different body systems.
With such a short amount of time to dedicate to this unit, we didn't get to dig in very deeply and there are some amazing activities and videos out there that you can work on at home. I'm just going to link to a couple, but if you search for the different systems, you will find a lot of options to explore this unit further. Videos: Human Body Systems Our favorite Amoeba Sisters are back at it! This is good overview of all the systems. Muscular System Ted-Ed. This will reinforce our quick discussion on this system. Bill Nye the Science Guy Bones and Muscles And another look at these last two systems we introduced. Activities: Can You Estimate a Person's Height? This would be a fun investigation to show the relationship between the bones of the body. Chicken Wing Dissection For the non-squeamish students, this is a great way to see how the muscles work with the bones, and watch joints in action. And it can be done with things that are easy to find! Test Your Reaction Time This is an easy, fun activity that could go along with a discussion of the nervous system. And it only requires a ruler and a second person.
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