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TKI Health & Phys Ed Curriculum

Nutrition , Healthy school environment, Adolescent, Curriculum Development, Junior Primary, Senior Primary - Updated

The TKI pages on teaching the H&PE curriculum

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The respiratory System

Adolescent, Junior Primary, Senior Primary, Video, animation, Respiratory System - Updated

Go inside the human body and see first-hand how the respiratory system works. Vivid animation and real-life examples demonstrate the respiration process, including the transfer of oxygen into the bloodstream and the effect of exercise on the respiratory system. From the Australian educational program 'The Body in Motion: An Introduction', Classroom Video, 2010

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The Muscular System

Adolescent, Curriculum Development, Junior Primary, Senior Primary, Video, animation, Muscles and Bones - Updated

The Muscular System Explained In 6 Minutes

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The Food Pyramid

Nutrition , Healthy eating, Adolescent, Curriculum Development, Junior Primary, Senior Primary, Healthy weight, Websites - Updated

Visual information on balanced diet

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The Easiest Core Strengthening Exercises for Kids

Activity, Junior Primary, Senior Primary - Updated

This post about Core Strengthening Exercises for Kids is consistently one of our most viewed articles at The Inspired Treehouse.  Why?

Because there are a lot of parents, teachers, and therapists out there who know that core strengthening is essential for the progression of nearly all other developmental skills.  The core is the center of control for everything else the body does!

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The Circulatory System - Educational video for kids

Adolescent, Junior Primary, Senior Primary, Video, animation, Heart, Blood and Circulation - Updated

In this video we are going to learn about the circulatory system, come with us to this adventure and learn all you can.

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Teeth label diagram

Junior Primary, Senior Primary, Worksheets, Oral Health - Updated

Label The Types Of Teeth

7  Questions
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Teeth - worksheet resources

Curriculum Development, Junior Primary, Senior Primary, Oral Health - Updated

Science Worksheets - Homeschool Helper Online

Free Label the Teeth Worksheet
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Teeth & Gums

Healthy eating, Adolescent, Junior Primary, Senior Primary, Websites, Oral Health - Updated

Healthy teeth will last a lifetime.

Having healthy teeth and gums helps protect your smile and supports your overall health. It can also avoid the pain and cost of decay.

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Teeth

Adolescent, Senior Primary, Websites, Oral Health - Updated

Teeth are the organs of chewing, which is also known as mastication.

Teeth cut, tear and grind food in the mouth, enabling it to be mixed with saliva (from the salivary glands) effectively and therefore swallowed more easily.

The actions performed by the teeth are all mechanical - as opposed to chemical.

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Teens Health

Nutrition , Healthy eating, Adolescent, Senior Primary, Healthy weight, Websites - Updated

Teens Health is a helpful tool that provides a large range of answers to teenagers’ difficult questions. Everything from healthy diets, general health, alcohol consumption, disordered eating habits, physical activity and a healthy wellbeing

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TED Lessons - Cancer

Adolescent, Curriculum Development, Senior Primary, Video, animation, TED Ed - Updated

TED Lessons come with a video and teaching resources

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TED Lessons - Brain Scans

Adolescent, Curriculum Development, Senior Primary, Video, animation, TED Ed - Updated

TED lessons come with a video and teaching resources

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TED Lessons - Body Odour

Adolescent, Curriculum Development, Senior Primary, Video, animation, TED Ed - Updated

TED Lessons come with a video and teaching resources

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TED Lessons - Asthma

Adolescent, Curriculum Development, Senior Primary, Video, animation, Respiratory System, TED Ed - Updated

TED Lessons come with a video and teaching resources

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Takeaways - not all equal

Nutrition , Healthy eating, Adolescent, Junior Primary, Senior Primary - Updated

There are healthy options to many of your favourite takeaways

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Take a Deep Breath

Junior Primary, Senior Primary, Video, animation, Respiratory System - Updated

If you suffer from upset stomach, insomnia, and anxiety, it may be because you've been breathing wrong. Psychologist and author of "Breathe", Dr. Belisa Vranich explains how we came to learn to breathe like this, and why breathing correctly could help us all.