Standard in Practice: What it Looks Like in my Classroom – Interaction of Body Systems (Kindergarten)
Standard in Practice: What it Looks Like in my Classroom – Interaction of Body Systems (Kindergarten)
Grade Levels
Kindergarten
Course, Subject
Health, Safety, and Physical Education, Health, Wellness, and Physical Development
Related Academic Standards
Description
Instruction in the standards requires a focus not only on the learner concepts and competencies but the supportive practices employed by the adults in the classroom setting.
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Concepts and Competencies
The learner will:
- Name and point to specific body parts and organs when asked
- Describe the basic functions body organs (e.g. heart pumps blood)
- Participate in body identification games and songs (e.g. Hokey Pokey)
- Draw pictures that include some body parts and organs
- Participate in discussions about the functions of specific body parts
Supporting Practices
The adult will:
- Provide informational text that review basic body organs and their functions
- Make outlines of body and add details to body parts
- Provide experiences that highlight the functions of body parts (e.g. add turkey baster to water table and discuss how a heart pumps
Content Provider
This resource was created by the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL).
Contact: RA-PWPAELS@pa.gov
Office of Child Development and Early Learning, OCDEL, health, wellness, nutrition, physical activity
