Elementary School Level
Designed for teachers from early childhood to the elementary level, check our some great resources to bring Anatomy in Art to an age-appropriate level for your classroom!
View a Week-long Lesson Plan Below!
Body Systems Week Long Plan
Click on the icon to access the Body Systems Unit Plan. In this 5-day plan, students will learn about different systems of the body each day, including basic structures and functions of each system. They will build upon previous knowledge from one day to the next. Fun activities are also included!
Additional Resources
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Published by the American Heart Association, this resources provides fun ways to encourage kids to take care of their bodies.
https://www.heart.org/en/professional/educator/school-programs
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Geared towards homeschooling families, these resources are still applicable to a classroom setting. They provide links to helpful books and models to explain anatomy of different creatures.
https://a2zhomeschooling.com/explore/biology_kids/anatomy_kids/anatomy_kids/
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This guide explains each body system, from circulatory to skeletal, in ways young children can understand.
https://www.partselect.com/JustForFun/Anatomy-For-Kids-A-Guide-To-Body-Parts.aspx
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This blog features a mom's approach to teaching her children about anatomy, from the steps she used to the resources collected.
https://www.playfullearning.net/resource/anatomy-for-kids-teaching-from-the-inside-out/
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Sponsored by the NFL, the Play60Challenge encourages children to be active. This is a great way to teach children how exercise affects and helps the body.
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Sponsored by Smiles at Fairfax Corner. The "Ultimate Human Anatomy Resource Guide" was shared with us by one of our site users, Charlotte and her teacher Martina.
https://www.smilesatfairfaxcorner.com/the-ultimate-human-anatomy-resource-guide/