The Inside Story
Years 3-4

This fun interactive lesson is set in a kid’s TV news program. A team of young scientists shrink Harold and place him in a tiny capsule so he can travel inside the body and report back on what he sees.
Overview
This fun interactive lesson is set in a kid’s TV news program. A team of young scientists shrink Harold and place him in a tiny capsule so he can travel inside the body and report back on what he sees.
- The benefits of healthy food for health and energy
- Function of the body systems; digestive, respiratory, circulatory and others
- Factors that influence physical health, such as nutrtion, exercise and medicines
Step 1: Pre-lesson
To be completed with your class before the Life Ed visit.
The Inside Story – Pre Visit Lesson – My Body
Students will be able to identify the body as having varied systems and can name some functions and components. Identify the function and components of the four body systems. And explain the function and components of the body systems.
15 - 20 minutes
School Lesson
Pre lesson – An Overview for Parents
Step 2: Life Ed Visit
Step 3: Post Visit
To be completed with your class after the Life Ed visit.
The Inside Story – Post Visit Lesson 1 – Nutrition
Students will be able to identify and explain some nutrients, vitamins and minerals needed for healthy body function and where to access them. Identify and explain what nutrients, vitamins and minerals are, how they help our bodies function and where to access them. And explain the function, effects and importance of nutrients.
15 - 20 min
Video Lesson
The Inside Story – Post Visit Lesson 2 – Physical Activity & Well-being
Students will be able to identify and explain some of the benefits of regular physical activity on mental, emotional and physical health. Identify and explain the benefits regular, physical activity and movement have on the body and how to incorporate this into everyday life. Understand the benefits of physical activity and how to incorporate skills into everyday life.
15 - 20 min
Video Lesson