Format
Students work with teacher to identify organs and organ functions, as our Museum educator identifies them in the large 'Stuffee' doll in our studio.
Objectives
• Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the digestive, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems.
• Identify the major organs of these three systems.
• Explain the benefits of exercise and good nutrition to the various organ systems of the human body.
Standards Alignment
National Standards
Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 1: Standard 1
• Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
Pre-Kindergarten-Grade 1: Standard 7
• Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
State Standards
Ohio - Life Science
Kindergarten: Life Science – Physical and Behavioral Traits of Living Things
• Living things have physical traits and behaviors, which influence their survival.