CKLA Grade 1 - Domain 2 The Human Body Vocabulary Card Set This work is based on an original work of the Core Knowledge® This does not in any way imply that the Core Knowledge Foundation endorses this work. graphics © www.thistlegirldesigns.com Lesson 1 Everybody Has a Body Core Vocabulary Set of 5 Cards human relating to or characteristic of people Sometimes it seemed as if her dog had human emotions. network a group of interconnecting parts or systems that work together as a unit The train runs on a network of tracks. organs body parts that perform specific functions All of the organs in your body work together to keep you healthy. oxygen a gas in air and water that is necessary for life on Earth Humans take oxygen into their lungs from the air they breathe. systems groups of organs that work together in the human body Human body systems include the digestive system and the circulatory system. Lesson 2 The Body’s Framework Core Vocabulary Set of 6 Cards joint the point where two bones meet Taylor bends her leg by using her knee joint. skeletal system bones linked together to support the body, give it shape, protect its organs, and help make movement possible There are about 206 bones linked together in the adult human skeletal system. skeleton the frame that supports the body and gives it shape There is a skeleton in our science classroom so we can learn about bones. skull the helmet shape bone that protects the brain and supports the muscles in a person’s face The girl touched the skull of the classroom skeleton and found it to be very smooth. spine the column of bones that forms the backbone of some skeletons There are many small bones connecting the spine. support to hold up something or somebody so that it/he will not fall down The beams of the house support the roof. Lesson 3 Marvelous Moving Muscles Core Vocabulary Set of 5 Cards involuntary done without choice or thought Breathing is an involuntary action. muscles tissues that enable your body to move Her muscles flexed as she lifted the weight. muscular system the body system that helps the body and the organs inside move There are three types of muscles in the muscular system. tendons tough tissues that connect muscle to bone John pulled the tendons in his leg from long-distance running. voluntary done by choice His participation in the surf race was voluntary. Lesson 4 Chew, Swallow, Squeeze, and Churn Core Vocabulary Set of 5 Cards digestion the bodily process by which food is broken down into a useable form The digestion of food takes the body several days to complete. digestive system the system that processes energy-giving food in the body The digestive system uses special juices to turn solids into liquids. esophagus a muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach He could feel the warm hot chocolate move down his esophagus. intestine an organ connected to the stomach that continues the digestive system Food passes from your stomach into your small intestine. stomach the organ in your body where food goes to be partially digested Whereas humans only have one stomach, cows have four. Lesson 5 The Body’s Superhighway Core Vocabulary Set of 5 Cards blood a liquid that circulates throughout the body, transporting nutrients, oxygen, and waste to and from all parts of the body The blood that runs through our body is red in color. blood vessels a passageways (arteries, veins, and capillaries) through which blood circulates the body Blood vessels can be as big as jump ropes or as small as the hair on your head. circulatory system the body system made up of the heart and blood vessels responsible for moving blood throughout the body The heart is one part of the circulatory system. heart the muscle responsible for pumping blood through the body Each person has a heart that keeps him/her alive. pulse the regular beat of the blood in your arteries as the heart pumps through your body You can take your pulse by pressing two fingers against your wrist. Lesson 6 Control Central: The Brain Core Vocabulary Set of 3 Cards brain the command center of the body that controls how you think and move Without your brain you wouldn’t be able to play or do your homework. nerves thin fibers that connect your brain to all the parts of your body The tips of your fingers are filled with nerves that allow you to feel. nervous system the system made up of the brain, spine, and nerves that makes it possible for people and animals to sense the world around them The brain and nerves are parts of the nervous system. Lesson 7 Dr. Wellbody’s Heroes Core Vocabulary Set of 5 Cards diseases illnesses Scientists work hard to cure the diseases that make people sick. germs bacteria and viruses that are harmful Showering and washing your hands helps to wash away germs. immunities resistance or defense against diseases Getting vaccinations helps our bodies build immunities. pasteurization the process of heating and cooling something to kill the bacteria in it Before you can buy milk or cheese at the supermarket, it must go through the process of pasteurization. vaccines dead or weak forms of a disease that allow the body to defend itself from that disease Vaccines have helped to stop the spread of many diseases. Lesson 8 Five Keys to Health Core Vocabulary Set of 3 Cards exercising participating in activity that uses physical effort, carried out especially to sustain or improve health and fitness The children are exercising with weights. healthy strong and well To stay healthy Dan gets plenty of sleep every night. nutritious full of vitamins and nutrients to keep you healthy Every day, Luke ate a nutritious lunch. Lesson 9 The Pyramid Pantry Core Vocabulary Set of 3 Cards balanced diet a diet that includes a variety of foods from each of the six food groups – grains, fruits, vegetables, milk, meat and beans, and fats Our parents make sure we have a balanced diet. nutrients the parts of food that provide nourishment for the body to stay healthy Nutrients include minerals, vitamins, and water. pyramid a shape with triangular sides This is a yellow pyramid. Lesson 10 What a Complicated Network Core Vocabulary Set of 1 Cards complicated hard to understand or difficult to do The recipe was complicated and had many steps to follow. approached to come near I got more and more excited as my birthday approached! quarreling arguing Let’s play baseball. No! Let’s play basketball. The two boys were often quarreling because they did not want to play the same thing. satisfied happy or pleased The boy was satisfied with the card he made for his mother.
