VisibleBody (http://www.visiblebody.com)

common sense media says

Well-done, comprehensive anatomy guide with cool 3-D tools.


parents & educators say

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this a great educational tool for teaching about anatomical systems and body parts. The content is appropriate for kids, but may be a bit challenging to those who haven't started learning biology.

Educational value: Excellent educational tool for teaching about anatomy.
Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the systems and parts of the human body. Since there are so many different parts in this model, families might want to start with one organ (such as the brain) and review the names of each part, what they do, and how they work together.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Although the site is more about education than entertainment, its interactive design and 3-D controls make it a livelier model than most anything you'd find in a book. There's a "joystick" that can rotate the body along any axis as well as zoom in and out, so users can get a close-up of how a complex organ like the brain is organized, or use a wide angle to learn the names of the major bones in the skeletal system, for instance.

Students will find it useful for getting a hands-on, bigger picture perspective on anatomy concepts, and scientifically inclined teens and tweens may enjoy trying it out just for fun. One thing that would make the body even better: descriptions of what each part is and how it works.

Note: Visible Body requires Unity Web Player and Adobe Flash Player, both of which can be downloaded for free.


This review was written by Susan Yudt
 
 

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Erica Rios
parent of 10 year old
 
This is cool!
My daughter has a really strong interest in science. I think she is going to love this site.

katybug2000
parent of 10 and 12 year old
 
Monthly fees apply
There is now monthly fee of 14.95. Even though, if you or anyone is in biology and learning the human body, this is an great website worth purchasing.

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