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The National Bodyology Tour!
Bodyology is a 1 hour theatrical show that explores the inner workings of the human body along with the health practices required to care for it. The National Bodyology Tour is an exciting new Musical Show starring PBS's Slim Goodbody. Click here for tour dates.
The show is:
- Standards-Based
- Interactive
- Cross-curricular
- Multi-media
- Innovative
- Information-packed
What are the program objectives?
Bodyology is designed:
- To teach students how their amazing body works
- To encourage students to make good health choices
- To help students attain competencies related to national education standards
What topics does it cover?
Students learn about:
- Cells
- The Brain and Nervous System
- The Senses
- The Heart and Circulatory System
- The Lungs and Respiratory System
- The Digestive System
- The Muscular / Skeletal System
- Good Nutrition
- Hygiene
- Fitness
- Obesity Prevention
- Drug and Smoking Prevention
- Self-respect
How is the information presented?
Bodyology relies on five basic program components:
- Original Music
- Audience Involvement
- Large Screen projections of astounding and diverse visuals
- Slim's incredible rapport with student audiences
- Relevant, exciting content
How is Bodyology cross-curricular?
In addition to the health sciences, Bodyology weaves in language arts, history, math, physical education and geography.
This is done through:
- Story telling
- New vocabulary and word derivations
- Video re-enactments of historic medical discoveries
- Mathematical calculations involving cell division, heart rate, reaction speed, daily food requirements, etc.
- Audience fitness challenges
How is Bodyology Standards - Based?
We have correlated Bodyology to all state standards and will be happy to provide state specific correlations upon request. The chart below is meant to serve as a general over-view of the standards addressed.
Bodyology Standards Correlation K-4 |
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