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Organ Systems

Organ systems work together to help the body function

30 Cool Things About the Human Body
A poster that might spark wonderings and questions about the human body and organ systems

What Are the 78 Organs in the Body?
A helpful resource outlining the 78 organs in the body, as well as breaking down the details of the major organs and largest organs.
Y5 Human Organs Slides
Jane Altman's slideshow for the unit

Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Diagrams outlining the details of the male and female reproductive systems.

The Most Important Human Organ In the Body
Facts and details about the brain; the most important human organ.
The Human Body: Scholastic Study Jams
Inquire into body systems with Scholastic Study Jams
BrainPop: Body Systems
Explore an extensive list of videos from BrainPop looking into individual body systems.

Inside the Digestive System
Dig into the details of the digestive system with this informative article from Newsela.
Introduction to Body Systems
A brief overview of all body systems.
Skeletal System Diagram
A visual guide to the skeletal system.
The Central Nervous System
Dig deeper into the central nervous system.
The Human Reproductive System
Dig deeper into the human reproductive system.
What Is the Endocrine System?
Dig deeper into the endocrine system.

Human Body Systems
Explore detailed content about each of the following human body systems with PebbleGo Next: circulatory, digestive, endocrine, excretory, immune, muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, and skeletal.
Human Organs
Explore the specific organs through each of the human body systems.
Anatomy: Assigned Female at Birth
A look into the anatomy of someone assigned female at birth
Anatomy: Assigned Male at Birth
A look into the anatomy of someone assigned male at birth.

Biological Processes

As complex organisms, humans depend on vital biological processes

How Many Organs in the Body Could You Live Without?
Explore the interdependence of the organ systems.

Why Do You Have Two Lungs But Only One Heart?
Learn more about how the respiratory and circulatory systems work together.
Learn How Bones and Muscles Work Together
Explore how muscles and bones work together to help your body move

Oxygen's Complex Journey Through Your Body
Learn about oxygen's journey through your body with this video from TedEd.
How Your Digestive System Works
Learn about the processes of your digestive system with this video from The Kids Should See This.
How Does the Heart Pump Blood?
Learn more about the circulatory system with this video from The Kids Should See This.
Human Reproductive System
Explore the male and female reproductive systems, as well as the female cycle, childbirth, and reproductive health.

Learn About Nutrition Basics
Explore the basics of nutrition, including parts of foods that are important for your body to grow.

Research Mats

Student research resources to be provided alongside texts and physical resources.

Gender Identity & Expression Resources

Gender Inclusive Language Checklist
List of gender-inclusive terminology for body parts when discussing reproductive systems.

Talking About Periods In a More Inclusive Way
A guide to talking about periods with gender-inclusive language.

Gender Grammar Poster
Poster to display to help students discuss gender dynamics with appropriate language and grammar.
Gender Pronouns Poster
Poster to display with different pronouns and how they would be used in conversation.

Gender Identity & Expression Interactive Map
Interactive map to explore the spectrum of gender diversity and the terms that come across the spectrum.

Gender Triangle
Visual to help students understand the complexity of gender identity.
Gender Unicorn
Visual to help students unpack the difference between gender identity, expression, sexual attraction, and sex assigned at birth.

Gender Triangle Education Guide
Teacher guide on how to unpack the gender triangle with your class.

Puberty

The physical and emotional changes that occur during puberty mark a transition from childhood to adolescence

Gender Inclusive Puberty and Health Education
TEACHER RESOURCE for consideration while teaching puberty and health education in an inclusive school.
Physical, emotional, and social changes during puberty
A brief overview of the changes that might take place during puberty.
How to Have Good Hygiene
Learn more about good hygiene practices

What Causes Body Odor?
Learn about the causes of body odor with this video from TedEd.
Endocrine System
Learn more about hormones and the system that controls them, and consider how the endocrine system affects puberty.
All About Puberty
Read or listen to the Kids Health guide to puberty for kids. Explore information about growth, physical changes, acne, hygiene, and more.
Your Changing Voice
Read or listen to this kids' guide to voice changes during puberty.
When Will I Get My Period?
Read or listen to this kids' guide on periods, and how and when they might happen.
I'm Growing, But Am I Normal?
Read or listen to the kids' guide to growth during puberty. Consider why different people grow taller or larger at different times in their lives.
What's Sweat?
Read or listen to this short description of sweat, and how sweat production increases during puberty. Consider how hygiene practices affect sweat management.
Period Cramps
Read or listen to information about period cramps, how they happen, and how you can manage them. This resource includes a short video about menstruation.
Menstruation: What to Expect
A thorough video examining the process of getting a period, including terms such as heavy and light flow, slang you might hear, etc.
Periods and Self-Care
Amaze.org video explaining the process of getting a period and how you might care for yourself during that time.
Taking Care of Your Body During Puberty
A dive into the different hygiene challenges that might come up during puberty and how one might deal with them.
What Is a Wet Dream?
Amaze.org video defining and normalizing wet dreams

Healthy Choices

Making healthy choices to be active, get enough sleep and eat nutritious food helps to keep the body healthy and support growth

The Benefits of a Good Night's Sleep
Learn about the importance of a good night's sleep with this video from TedEd.
How Does the Food You Eat Affect Your Gut?
Learn more about healthy eating with this video from TedEd.
Eat Your Rainbow Song
Listen to the Eat Your Rainbow song to learn about how different colors of foods all contribute to a healthy body.

Matter and Energy
Explore the different types of nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that keep your body healthy, and learn how you can make healthy choices with your food.

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