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Fingers and Toes

From Operation Ouch! · 2018

Fingers and Toes
33 min3rd4th5th6thScience
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Summary

An Operation Ouch science compilation. A close look at the tips of you -- how the small bones in fingers and toes give grip, balance and fine control. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.

Viewer safety

Ages 7+

Some gross-but-friendly body science (real footage) -- a quick preview is wise.

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Discussion questions

Discussion

The ends of your hands and feet are full of clever little bones doing big jobs.

  1. What do your fingers help you do every day?
  2. What do your toes help you do?
  3. Why are so many small bones useful here?

Quick work-a-long

Vocabulary: finger, toe, bone, grip, balance.

Try it: Pick up a small object with your fingers, then balance on your toes. Describe each job.

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