Max's Body Explorer
Peel back the layers, then make it run
tap any part to see its job, then press Run and watch your heart and lungs race
what this teaches: what the main organs do, bones and muscles, how the heart and lungs work together, where food goes
What you'll learn
- What the main organs do: brain, heart, lungs, stomach, liver, intestines, kidneys
- How bones and muscles hold you up and move you
- Why your heart and breathing speed up together when you run
- Where food goes after you swallow it, and roughly how long it takes
How to play
- Pick a layer: bones, muscles, insides or blood.
- Tap any part to hear what it does and read a surprising fact.
- Press Sleep, Walk or Run and watch the heart and lungs change.
- Try Put it back and see how fast you can get the organs in the right places.
FAQ
What age is this for?
It is built for around age 7 and up, roughly 2nd through 5th grade. Younger children enjoy tapping parts and making the body run; older ones get more from the facts and the snack trip.
Is it suitable for the classroom?
Yes. The figure is a simple, friendly cartoon with no reproductive system shown, so it works on a whiteboard for a body systems unit.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in any web browser, it is free, and there is no signup or account.
Are the numbers exact?
They are rounded, typical figures for teaching, and real bodies vary. This is a learning game and not medical advice.
For parents and teachers
This supports the NGSS 4-LS1-1 idea that living things have internal structures that work together to keep them alive. It works well alongside a body systems unit, and the Run button is a good prompt for children to count their own pulse before and after exercise.
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