In this digestive system learning exercise, students answer 9 questions, 2 of which are multiple choice and 7 are short answer. Included are questions about the process of digestion and the structures of the digestive system.

In this human body worksheet, students will review the characteristics of the body systems: skeletal, circulatory, muscular, digestive, urinary, endocrine, reproductive, lymphatic, and respiratory systems. This worksheet has 12 fill in...

In this bones worksheet, students compare the axial and the appendicular skeletons. Students also review the bone components. This worksheet has 6 matching, 8 short answer, 4 fill in the blank, and 6 true or false questions.

In this pharmacology activity, students compare excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters and how these work on the body. This activity has 3 drawings and 13 fill in the blank questions.

Seventh graders perform a dissection on a mussels and label their internal organs. In groups, they compare and contrast the mussels structure to those of human beings. They also review the functions that are necessary for survival and...

Students explore robotics. They design a simple device that simulates a human arm lifting a mass. Students test the strength of their arm. Students discuss artificial intelligence.

When learning about the respiratory system, how do learners know what is important? One way is to use a self-assessment or study like the one found here. While the formatting could use some work, the concepts are solid. Depending on your...

Students study the five major body system in this unit. They examine how to keep themselves healthy.

In this human tissue instructional activity, students read about the 4 different tissue types in the body. Students read 4 pages about the types.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify and describe the structure and function of the skeletal muscles in a human being.

Muscles are made of fibers within fibers and the structure of muscles makes them strong. In this lesson students learn about muscle structure by comparing yarn and cooked meat.

Explore muscle cell metabolism in this tutorial that covers ATP structure and function.

A well done tutorial in muscle structure and function, all in Spanish.

Do you know which foods have lots of calcium for your bones? How do your bones and muscles work together? What are you doing to keep your muscles strong? Students are exposed to 10 activities that will help them address the...

There are a variety of ways one can look at what might be the strongest muscle in the body. This site defines the various types of muscles and goes on to explain which would be considered the strongest.

We have over 600 muscles in our bodies that help bind us together, hold us up, and help us move. Muscles also need constant attention, because the way you treat them on a daily basis determines whether they will wither or grow. This...

A thorough discussion of the skeletal muscle, smooth muscle and the cardiac muscle. Muscular diseases are highlighted in this site as well.

Brought to you by Get Body Smart, students can learn about muscle fiber anatomy and muscle contraction physiology through this easy-to-access tutorial. Sections include Fiber Location and Composition, Nerve Supply to Muscle Fibers,...

The skeletal muscles are divided into two categories: the axial, muscles of the trunk and head, and the appendicular, muscles of the arms and legs. Learn here all about the axial muscles.

It is a complex job to balance the body on two feet and walk upright. Learn here all about the axial muscles of the abdominal wall and thorax.

This site provides interactive information regarding the appendicular muscles of the pelvic girdle and lower limbs.

This site provides an explanation of the development and regeneration of muscle tissue.

Christian Moro explains how exactly our muscles operate, and what causes them to become fatigued.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Find out how the sliding filament theory explains the way muscles contract.