Happy Healthy Me

Grade 1
90-Minutes Program

Course Description

This introduction to the human body focuses on the relationship between nutrition, physical activity and growth, especially as each relates to the structure and care of bones, muscles and teeth. TAM helps children visualize the complexity of the human body. A friendly skeleton shows how bones provide protection and allow movement. Students learn about germs and the importance of washing their hands. Safety habits are reviewed.

Goal

Students understand the importance of muscles and bones, learning that physical activity, safety, nutrition and hygiene are needed for good health.

Learning Objectives

• Recall the complexity of the human body.
• Identify physical activity as being the work muscles have to do to stay strong and grow.
• Recognize different kinds of emotions and discuss how to express them in a healthy way.
• Review various bones of the skeleton that give shape, provide protection, and allow movement.
• Describe the structure and care of bones.
• Explain the function of muscles.
• Demonstrate how hands can spread germs and discuss the importance of hand washing.
• Recite the names of the six food groups and categorize foods into one of the groups.
• Describe the importance of nutritious food, sleep, and water for energy, growth and body maintenance.
• Discuss the importance of caring for teeth.

12/07
Complements:
Indiana Academic Standards for Health & Wellness 2007: 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3, 1.1.4, 1.4.1, 1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.7.1, 1.7.2, 1.8.1
Indiana Academic Science Standards 2007: 1.4.4
National Health Education Standards 2007: 1.2.1, 1.2.3, 1.2.4, 4.2.1, 7.2.1, 7.2.2
Healthy People 2010: 15–19, 15–23, 19–11

TAM – Transparent Anatomical Mannikin

TAM is the foremost teaching exhibit at the RLHEC for general human biology. It is a clear, life–size female figure that describes body systems. TAM speaks and turns as lights illuminate the visible organs. The instructor re–emphasizes the important aspects of the presentation with interactive follow–up. TAM is also used at the University of Michigan, the Museum of Science and Industry–Chicago, and the Korean Children's Center–Seoul.

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