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The Circulatory System

chameleon — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 19:48:08 +0000

The heart and blood vessels (veins and arteries) make up the circulatory system. The heart pumps blood that carries oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body. The heart is the size of a fist and acts like a pump to circulate blood. Tell your carschoolers to put their hands over the center of [...]

What Does Your Skin Do For You?

chameleon — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:00:49 +0000

Skin is an organ. In fact, it is the largest organ of the human body. Skin forms a protective layer over the body to help prevent injury and disease, keeps moisture in the body, regulates the body temperature, produces vitamin D, and excretes waste.

Looking at skin through a magnifying glass or jeweler’s loop is a [...]

Salad Toss!

chameleon — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:00:09 +0000

Look for vegetables on roadside signs. When players see a picture or the printed name of a vegetable, they call it out, write it down, and award themselves a point. Two players cannot use the same sign, but you may use the same vegetable more than once. The idea is to create a diverse a [...]

Who’s a Bonehead?

chameleon — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:00:36 +0000

Bones make up the skeletal system. They are living, and they protect the body’s internal organs, support the body, make blood cells, store minerals, and provide a place for muscles to attach. Inside bones is a substance called marrow. It’s a thick fluid that makes blood cells that help the body fight off infection, and [...]

A Circulating Highway

chameleon — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:00:12 +0000

Explore the Largest Organ

chameleon — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:00:10 +0000

Looking at skin through a magnifying glass or jeweler’s loop is a [...]

Carschooling Physical Education and Health: Car Dancing!

maria — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:15:15 +0000

Just because you are sitting down doesn’t mean you can’t dance. You can get the exercise you need to help tone the body, strengthen muscles, and improve cardiovascular health by “car dancing.”

Simply turn on your favorite music and start by tapping your toes and/or fingers to the beat of the music. Use the room you [...]

Carschooling Physical Education and Health: Rest Stop Olympics

maria — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:16:59 +0000

Rest stops along highways are great places to pull over and stretch your legs. Why not make the stop memorable and get some real physical exercise, too, by conducting a Rest Stop Olympics? Your kids will think of lots of ways to test everyone’s mettle. Although not absolutely necessary, it might be helpful to have [...]