Inside Our Human Body
Grades 7-12; Eight 15-minute episodes. Teacher’s Guide available online.
Discover the world's most amazing and efficient machine. From the mechanics of a
single heartbeat to the potential of genetic engineering, Inside Our Human Body
goes beyond the basics by documenting human mechanics in motion.
101. From Ear to Hear---Introduces the properties of sound, the structure of the
ear, and the consequences of noise pollution. The video takes the viewer deep
inside an ear to witness the mechanics of hearing and balance.
102. Engineering Human Life---Explores DNA, RNA, chromosomes, and the exciting
possibilities of genetic engineering, including the Human Genome Project's hope
for a cure for cancer.
103. Have a Heart---Looks at the structure of the heart and examines the causes
of heart disease. Students will follow the body's blood as it is pumped by the
heart and circulates through arteries, veins, and capillaries.
104. The Kidneys---Explains the human body's filtration system, examining the
intricate structure of the kidneys and such complications as kidney stones and
kidney failure.
105. Muscles---Differentiates between involuntary, voluntary, and reflex
muscles. Explores the mechanics of movement through the relationship of flexor
to extensor muscles.
106. The Skeleton---Traces the evolution of that multifaceted structure from its
marine-life origins 500 million years ago to today's human skeleton. The program
shows how this powerful framework supports weight, allows movement, acts as a
storeroom, and repairs itself.
107. Skin---Gives students a new respect for the body's largest organ as they go
inside the epidermis, the dermis, and the hypodermis to understand why skin is
the frontier that separates organisms from their outside worlds.
108. Smell and Taste---Emphasizes the importance of these senses to survival
throughout human history. Analyzes the different types of papillae on the
tongue, the four types of taste, and the importance of the olfactory membrane.
