The Human Body: Systems and Function - Softcover

Sylvester, Doug

9781553190653: The Human Body: Systems and Function

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1553190653 ISBN 13: 9781553190653

Publisher: Rainbow Horizons Pub Inc, 2000

Students study the major systems of the body (Skeletal, Muscular, Respiratory, Circulatory, Digestive and Nervous systems) in this highly motivating unit. The integrated lesson plans in this thematic guide are specifically designed to help fourth, fifth and sixth grade elementary teachers and the easy-to-use, "stand alone" format virtually eliminates the need for a textbook!

The first part, "Core Lessons", covers the body systems with overhead student notes providing a solid foundation of information. Related activities which utilize the visual arts, creative writing, physical activity and mathematics help to solidify the concepts taught in this section. "Optional Activities" make up the second part of this unit giving teachers flexibility as the unit progresses. This mountain of innovative, time-saving teacher resources is sure to make life easier.

Included:
1.The Human Body: Overview - Will the Real Body Part Step Forward, Please
2. The Skeletal System - Alien X-Ray
3. The Muscular System - Arnold S. - Flip Book,
4. The Respiratory System - How Much Air
5. The Circulatory System - Taking Your Pulse
6. The Digestive System - An Apple's Adventure
7. The Nervous System - The Five Senses
8.Liver And Kidneys - The Human Body Crossword, Optional Lessons

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About the Author:

With degrees in engineering, and education, the author is well qualified to write science resource guides. Doug has over a decade of classroom experience at the middle years level and continues to write. His hobbies include playing guitar and (along with his wife Louise) chasing after their six and seven year old sons Devon and Dylan.

Review:

I like the idea of not having to rely on a textbook - everything you need is right there. -- Jane Swanson - Sixth Grade Teacher

The binder format is sooo much better than the resources with the staples in the middle. -- Ted Dunn - Fifth Grade Teacher

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