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The National Bodyology Tour!

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 Yah Body!

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?

Slim Goodbody and the Brain and Nervous System

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:

Bodyology Audience Participation
  • 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.

Bodyology Amazing Visuals

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 Spine Demonstration

Bodyology Standards Correlation K-4

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Bodyology Tour Dates

National Bodydology Tour Dates
State Standards

State Standard Correlations

To download the Bodyology State Standard Correlations, choose a state from below and click "download".

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Bodyology Teachers Guide

To download the Bodyology Teacher's Guide, click here.

National Bodyology Teachers Guide
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Audience Quotes

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Bodyology was the best fieldtrip ever! Our students learned so much about the body, body parts, and their functions. It all fit right in with our curriculum on health and nutrition. We were able to stand up and dance and move with Slim Goodbody. The children were singing the songs for weeks! - Michelle Culbertson, Trinity School, Georgia

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The Bodyology show was, without a doubt, one of the best I have ever seen. The show is definately a great venue to educate young students about the importance of taking care of and learning about their bodies. - Tim Niser, Valley Oaks Charter School, CA

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The Bodyology show was a fun and highly engaging performance filled with song, dance and music all inspired by state standards and grade appropriate curriculum. The students still talk of it today as something they will never forget. Thanks, Slim - Kathryn Seifert, Calusa Park Elementary School, Florida

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Not only was the performance fantastic and fun, but so educational and informative. All the kids loved it and the parents and teachers were pleased! Thanks again. - Laura Crosby, Heritage Oak Elementary, California

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Slim Goodbody was the perfect field trip for my second grade class. The program met several requirements of our curriculum. Fabulous field trip!! - Denise Martin, Eagles Landing Christian Academy, Georgia

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This program was very meaningful, appropriate and targeted all of the different learning styles. Plus it was a lot of fun!! - Amy Mireles, Brownsfield Elementary, Louisiana

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I thought it was fantastic. He really explained the body systems in fun and meaningful ways. - Terrie Smith, The Wise Academy, Texas

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It was a great program for my students. The music and songs made it fun for them to learn about the different systems and functions of the body parts. - Rachel Wingate, Heard Mixon Elementary, Georgia2

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Students were mesmerized and actively involved for the whole hour. Cindy Soderberg, Fisher Elementary School, Iowa

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Bodyology was a great experience for my first graders. They still sing the songs they learned at the show. It is great to learn in such a fun way. - Sherry Olsen, Sunset Christian Academy, Florida

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