Goals:

• Identify different muscles and bones and their relation to movement
• Learn the function of the brain and nervous system and how messages are transferred to other parts of the body

Classroom Activities:

• Meet “Big Tim” (a 6-foot full skeleton)
• Play telephone tag as nerve messengers
• Identify the different types of muscles in the body
• Hold a “brain” and discuss how different parts of the brain perform varying functions
• Enjoy a special “treat” for the last day of the program
• “Operation Time”- removal of the brain

Homework:

• Complete a Post Test Education Questionnaire and evaluation form
• Receive a Certificate of Completion
• Plan for Parents FitKids night of fun with students, teachers, families and school community
  
  

Web Links

Kidshealth.org
Test your brain with the daily Brain Buzz and read lots of other health information.

Powerful Girls
Fun activities to promote the development of bone-savvy, powerful girls. Developed by the CDC.

sleepforkids.org
Games and puzzles to do. Learn why sleep is so important for growing kids.

Milk Matters
Games, puzzle, mazes and activities to learn about the importance of calcium for strong bones and teeth.