Starry 1st graders have been learning about the human body as part of their CKLA Knowledge unit. In this unit, they have been focusing on the 5 systems of the human body which include: the skeletal system, muscular system, digestive system, circulatory system, and nervous system.
After learning the systems of the human body and how they work for our bodies, 1st graders learned about germs and vaccines. Students were then introduced to the 5 Keys to Health which include the importance of eating right, keeping clean, exercising, getting adequate sleep, and having regular checkups.
To wrap up the unit, the students worked in teams to build each body system out of a variety of materials, as well as create a skeleton out of Q-tips.
Students enjoyed the opportunity to work together as well as build each system.