Summary
A short Operation Ouch skeletal-system clip. Tiny toe bones help you balance and push off when you walk -- the doctors show why toes matter more than you think. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.
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Ages 7+
Some gross-but-friendly body science (real footage) -- a quick preview is wise.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Toes look small, but they do a big job every step you take.
- What job do your toes do when you walk?
- How do toes help you balance?
- What might walking feel like without toes?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: toe, balance, bone, walk, push off.
Try it: Stand and rise onto your tiptoes. Tell how your toes helped you balance.