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The Human Body Lesson PlanThe Human Body Lesson Plan
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IBM
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4th - 6th
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The Human Body

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Every moment, the systems in your body are working together to keep you breathing, standing, and thinking. Elementary schoolers explore the human body and its systems with an impressive, 15-page lesson plan that should leave your class with a clear understanding of the human body and how its systems interact with each other.

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  • Instructions are clear and straightforward
  • The lesson plan is well-organized and addresses an array of scientific topics

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