What are organs and why do we need them?

In this lesson, we will first discuss what organs are. Then, we will learn about some of the most important organs in our body. We will make sure we know how to label them in our body. Finally, we will learn about organ donation.

What are organs and why do we need them?

In this lesson, we will first discuss what organs are. Then, we will learn about some of the most important organs in our body. We will make sure we know how to label them in our body. Finally, we will learn about organ donation.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Label major organs in human body
  2. Describe the functions of the major human organs
  3. Explain why organ donation is so important

Content guidance

  • Contains subject matter which individuals may find upsetting.

Supervision

Adult supervision suggested

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which of these should we do to keep our organs working well?
Correct answer: Drink plenty of water.
Eat an unbalanced diet.
Go to sleep late.
Not partake in any excercise.
Q2.
Which of these organs pumps blood around the body?
Brain
Correct answer: Heart
Kidneys
Lungs
Q3.
Which of these organs filters the liquid from your blood and produces urine?
Brain
Heart
Correct answer: Kidneys
Liver
Q4.
True or false? Children can be put on the list to donate their organs.
False
Correct answer: True

Lesson appears in

UnitScience / Human anatomy

Science