Encourage older students to visit CardioDoc Play Doctor or SportsDoc Play Doctor where they can put their anatomical knowledge to work diagnosing virtual patients. Students check the appointment sheet, choose a patient, click through a list of symptoms, and then consult a variety of reference materials to reach a diagnosis. Ask students to look through magazines for pictures that show people using their senses. Then have students sort the pictures according to the particular sense most evident in the picture. Arrange students into groups, provide each group with one category of pictures, and ask the groups to use the pictures to create a collage.
More word searches.
These word searches are for older students, since most contain a large number of scientific terms. Briefly discuss with students the major body systems and review how those systems function. Brainstorm a list of things kids can do to keep their bodies functioning smoothly. Ask each student to write and illustrate one health or safety rule they can follow. Display the rules on a classroom bulletin board.