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Practical Living/Vocational Studies


Head to Toe
Health, life sciences
Grade Levels:
Primary
Length:
15 minutes
Taping Rights:
School year
MARC Record:
Downloadable
Teaching Materials:
See Below

This series helps teachers lay the foundation of children’s health knowledge, foster positive developmental attitudes and health practices, and demonstrate effective health and safety practices. Stressing the prevention of health-risking behaviors, the series introduces the human body’s structure and functions and models practices that keep it healthy and safe.


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2007/08 Block Feeds on KET ED

Block Feed: Programs 101-115 Program Details
3 hours, 45 minutes
    Wednesday, September 5 at 6:00 am on KETED
    Wednesday, February 6 at 6:00 am on KETED


Episodes Included in These Block Feeds

101. In the Beginning
The development of a human baby; how to keep younger children safe. 15 minutes.

102. Cells: Your Starting Place
Parts and functions of the cell; genetic traits; the importance of good health habits. 14 minutes.

103. In a Heartbeat
How the circulatory system works; protecting the heart by avoiding tobacco; the importance of exercise. 15 minutes.

104. Muscles: Holding You Together
How muscles work and what they do; how to keep bones healthy by eating well; preventing injury. 15 minutes.

105. Standing Tall
How bones are made and what they do; how to keep bones healthy by eating well; preventing injury. 15 minutes.

106. Fueling Up
How the body breaks down and uses food; eating well for good nutrition. 14 minutes.

107. From Fuel to Waste
How the organs of the excretory system work (digestive, urinary, skin); ways to keep these organs healthy. 15 minutes.

108. Fresh Air
How the body breathes; asthma and other respiratory problems; protecting the respiratory system by avoiding pollutants, including cigarette smoke. 15 minutes.

109. Control Center
How the nervous system works; protecting the brain by avoiding drugs; the importance of sleep. 15 minutes.

110. Fighting Germs and Diseases
How germs cause diseases; health care workers, institutions, and procedures that deal with disease; immunization; disease prevention. 14 minutes.

111. Sounds
The structure and function of the ear; health care workers and tests involving the ear; cleaning and protecting the ear. 15 minutes.

112. Sights
Structure and function of the eye; eye care professionals; eye examinations; wearing glasses; eye protection. 15 minutes.

113. A Healthy Smile
Structure and function of teeth; dental care workers; dental health procedures; the importance of dental care. 15 minutes.

114. Staying Healthy
Childhood development; the importance of eating well, exercise, sleep, and rest. 15 minutes.

115. Safety First
A review and celebration of the human body; ways to guard against intentional and unintentional injury. 15 minutes.

Teaching Materials

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Kentucky Academic Expectations

This program relates to the following Kentucky Academic Expectations.

Kentucky schools may tape and retain programs according to the rights listed above. For further information, contact the KET Education Division.

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