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It's My Body

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Learners research the human body. In this human body instructional activity, students brainstorm the connections between the parts of a bike and a human digestive system. Learners work in small groups and research a specific body system. Students then create a diagram for their system and a website.

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healthy habits, human body systems

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body systems, healthy body, human body, science
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Grade
5th - 6th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
14 days
Instructional Strategy
Research

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