A is for Anatomy
Introduction
Welcome to *A is for Anatomy* – a fascinating Science Olympiad event where students take a journey through the human body! In this project, kids become junior doctors and biologists as they study how our organs, muscles, and systems work together to keep us alive and healthy. From the brain that helps you think to the heart that pumps blood and the lungs that help you breathe — this event brings science to life in the most human way possible!
About This Project
A is for Anatomy – Explore the Amazing Human Body! 🧠💪🫀
What Can Kids Learn from the “A is for Anatomy” Project?
🧠 Human Body Systems: Discover the major systems of the body like the skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, and nervous systems.
🫀 Organ Functions: Learn what each organ does, from the heart and lungs to the stomach and kidneys.
🦴 Body Part Identification: Recognize and label key bones, muscles, and organs with proper scientific names.
🧬 Scientific Vocabulary: Use real biology terms like “trachea,” “esophagus,” “tendon,” “neuron,” and more.
🔍 Observation & Comparison: Understand how different systems interact and how lifestyle affects health.
📖 Study & Memorization Skills: Practice using diagrams, flashcards, and models to retain important anatomy facts.
Why It’s a Body-Brilliant Experience:
Kids love discovering how their own bodies work! This event combines cool science facts, hands-on exploration, and real-world applications to spark curiosity and boost learning. Whether it’s identifying bones in a skeleton or tracing the path of food through the digestive system, A is for Anatomy makes science unforgettable.
Let’s explore the amazing machine that is YOU!
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Practice Game
Material List
- Unpacked eggs
- Handful straws
- Roll of tape
- Pair of Scissors
- Large Painter tarp
- Bin of balloons
Instructions
- Make a triangle out of a straw and tape it together.
- Repeat this two more times.
- Tape all 3 triangles together around the egg to make a pyramid shape.
- Decide how else to cushion the egg – for example: using more straws
- Spread the painter’s tarp on the floor.
- Hold your egg high above your head and drop it on the painter’s tarp.
- Did it work? If not try a different design.
- Be creative, test your own designs and materials (styrofoam, balloons, etc)
Question for thought:
Why is our device suitable for people to use all over the world? What are its advantages and what are its limitations?
