My Body
Brownies – Grades 1–3
60 Minutes
Course Description
Brownies gain an appreciation for similarities and differences as they discover the wonder and function of the body. Projected animation and 3 –dimensional models like TAM, the Center’s Transparent Anatomical Manikin, help teach students how their organs work and why it's important to protect and take care of them. Fitness is also discussed, and activities that exercise the heart are presented.
Goal
Students will understand the importance of muscles and bones, learning that physical activity, safety 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.
- Students draw an outline of their body and label the important organs.
- 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.
Complements Requirements for the My Body Try–It!
TAM – Transparent Anatomical Manikin
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.
Learn more about TAM!
