Muscles in Motion! Learning the Muscular System With Ms. Megan
In this 6-week interactive unit, students will dive into the muscular system—one of the body’s most powerful and hardworking systems! Through fun lessons, movement-based activities, learners will explore how muscles help us every day!
What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. ⏰ watch new lesson on topic ⏰ add to workbook new learning ⏰ partake in the enrichment videos and activities ⏰ exit ticket to show what was learnedAssessment
Exit ticket assessments will be done each week to check-for understanding.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 6
💪✨ Course Title: Muscles in Motion! Understanding the Muscular System
Course Details:
Duration: 6 Weeks
Time: 45-60 mins/week
Format: Asynchronous (learn anytime!)
Recommended for Ages: 7–11 (Grades 2–5)
Get ready to move, stretch, and learn! In this 6-week interactive health unit, students will explore the muscular system—the part of our body that helps us run, jump, smile, and so much more!
Each week, we’ll dive into exciting topics like:
🧠 What do muscles do?
🔍 Types of muscles (skeletal, smooth, and cardiac)
⚙️ How muscles work (contracting, relaxing, and teaming up with bones!)
📍 Muscle names and locations in our bodies
🏋️ Building strength through exercise
🥦 Caring for our muscles with healthy food and habits
Through fun lessons, activities, videos, and movement challenges, students will gain a strong understanding of how their bodies work—and how to keep them healthy and strong for life!
Let’s get moving and learn all about the amazing muscles that keep us going every day!
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W H Y S E L F - P A C E D ?
✅ student and family has the freedom to take part in lessons on their own time-frame that works for their schedule
✅ student has the flexibility to move through lessons at their own pace, pausing or re-watching lessons if needed
🚨NOTE: All lessons are pre-recorded with no live sessions.
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C O U R S E W E E K L Y S C H E D U L E :
⏰ watch new lesson on topic
⏰ add to workbook new learning
⏰ partake in the enrichment videos and activities
⏰ exit ticket to show what was learned
B O N U S :
Students will also receive DIGITAL RESOURCES including:
😎 Follow-along videos for movement breaks
😎 Worksheets/activities to check for understanding
😎 Follow along projects
C O M M U N I C A T I O N: The exit ticket each week is required to show student learning. Your student is not expected to communicate with me, but I would be so grateful if they did! All communication from your child will be met with communication back from me within a couple of school days, but no longer than one week.
P L E A S E N O T E :
👟I recommend your child be dressed for physical activity when partaking in movement breaks.
💧Having a water bottle handy would also be beneficial
💪🏻No previous experience or learning required for this course
I am so excited to get to know your student and help them learn about their muscular system! See you in the classroom!Learning Goals
Students will learn the role of the muscular systemStudents will learn the types of muscles in their body and how they work
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Our Muscular System
An overview of our muscular system and all the important things it does for us daily Lesson 2:
Types of Muscles
Students will learn about voluntary and involuntary muscle groups and their role Lesson 3:
How muscles work
Students will learn parts of the muscle itself and how the muscle moves Lesson 4:
Muscle Groups
Students will learn the names and locations of major muscle groups Other Details
Learning Needs
This class is designed to meet a variety of learning needs. Audio, visual and movement lesson and activities will be utilized.
Parental Guidance
PARENT SUMMARY
We’re excited to launch a 6-week health and science unit all about the muscular system—designed to get students learning, moving, and thinking about how their amazing bodies work!
In "Muscles in Motion," students will:
✔️ Learn what muscles do and why we need them
✔️ Discover the three types of muscles: skeletal, smooth, and cardiac
✔️ Explore how muscles move and work with bones
✔️ Identify major muscles in the body and their functions
✔️ Understand how exercise builds muscle strength
✔️ Learn how nutrition, sleep, and daily habits help care for muscles
This engaging unit includes interactive lessons, movement-based activities, and fun facts to help kids connect science to real life. By the end of the course, students will feel empowered to make choices that support strong, healthy muscles—now and for years to come.
Let’s get moving and make health fun!
🚨 NOTE: Students have the option to partake in brain break/exercise videos. Nothing is needed except space to move, a water bottle and a smile!
Pre-Requisites
No prerequisites or requirements needed for this beginning level course on health and fitness.
Supply List
🖨️ Access to a printer is recommended as students will receive a variety of fun and engaging printable activities to use throughout the course! These printables will support learning and add a hands-on element to the lessons. ✏️📄
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2024
Teacher expertise and credentials
Washington Teaching Certificate in Health/PE
👋 Hi there! I'm a Health and Fitness Specialist with nearly 20 years of experience teaching at the elementary level. 📚 I hold a degree in education and a master's in physical education 🏅. I genuinely love working with students and helping them learn all about their health, fitness, and overall well-being 💪🧠❤️. Empowering kids to make healthy choices and feel confident in their bodies is my passion! 🙌Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$13
weekly6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher support
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 2 learners
Ages: 7-12
