The World's Stretchiest Skin (Hospital Takeover)
From Operation Ouch! · 2018
27 min3rd4th5th6thScience
Summary
A full Operation Ouch episode (Hospital Takeover S1 E12). The doctors explore the amazing stretch and strength of human skin -- the body's largest organ and first line of defence. 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
Skin stretches, heals and shields you -- it's the biggest organ you have.
- What jobs does your skin do for you?
- Why is it useful that skin can stretch?
- How does skin help keep germs out?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: skin, stretch, organ, protect, barrier.
Try it: Gently pinch the skin on the back of your hand. Describe how it stretches and springs back.