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Parents' Guide to

DIY Human Body

By Debbie Gorrell, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

Explore body systems with activities and video lessons.

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad Free Education
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What’s It About?

DIY HUMAN BODY is a free reference tool developed by the Lawrence Hall of Science. Kids can explore three areas within the app: Body Systems, Activities, or Videos. There are 17 video lessons and 13 hands-on activities: Each one is organized into sections that make it easy to plan and do the activity. The Summary section gives an overview of the activity's objective, age-level appropriateness, and a breakdown of the time required for preparation, activity completion, and cleanup. The Materials section includes a bulleted materials list and any applicable safety precautions. The Instructions section includes step-by-step instructions, along with pictures that illustrate how to do each step. Finally, the Explanation section explains the science behind the activity.

Is It Any Good?

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DIY Human Body is a well-organized tool that gets kids engaged through hands-on learning. Kids (and parents) will have to do a lot of their own work to collect the materials and complete the activities, but most of the materials are easy to find, and the instructions aren't overly complicated. The body-system summaries provide a brief introduction to five main systems, and the videos take things a step further by discussing topics kids may encounter in the real world. If you're looking for a resource that dives deep into interactive content, you may be disappointed. However, if you're looking for a way to inspire curiosity or to extend learning, then DIY Human Body is an excellent choice.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the importance of each body system and how to maintain health. How do we keep our hearts healthy? Our lungs?

  • Watch the videos with kids and ask them to summarize what they learned.

  • Work together to find online resources and games to learn more about the human body.

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