Product Details

• Actors: Vic Mignogna, Luci Christian, Kira Vincent, Brad Caudle
• Directors: Richard Caudle
• Format: Animated, Color, DVD, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Rock 'N Learn
• DVD Release Date: September 10, 2009
• Run Time: 52 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B002OOGTV4
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,127 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Explore the systems of our magnificent human body—skeletal, nervous, muscular, circulatory, urinary, respiratory, and digestive systems. Experience a thrilling amusement park ride called The Alimentary Canal. An in-depth look at the five senses uses amazing, realistic models. Bonus sections include tips for science tests and learning about nutrition, exercise and MyPyramid. Meets National Science Education Standards. Approx. 52 min. Grades 4 — 8.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My Kids ASK For This One, March 12, 2010

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Jennifer Bogart "@ Quiverfullfamily.com" (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Human Body (DVD)

Life sciences are a fascinating field, and many children are entranced by the study of human anatomy - my six-year-old certainly is. However, the complex body systems, difficult to visualize positioning of organs within three-dimensions, and confusing terminology can make anatomy a difficult subject to master for children.

Rock `N Learn's Human Body DVD is designed to make the study of anatomy, and the reviewing of key facts easy and fun. Designed for children in grades four through eight focuses on exploring the main body systems: skeletal, nervous, muscular, circulatory, urinary, respiratory, digestive, and an overview of the five senses.

The main portion of the DVD "Science Station" follows Kevin as Marko the talking pencil helps him study and review key facts about the human body in preparation for a test. The computer-animated models of various body systems are an incredible improvement on the flat, 2-D diagrams up using. Finally, children can easily picture the workings of the inner ear. A great deal of basic anatomical detail is covered in this 30-minute segment.

A "Practice Test" segment works students through four questions of a multiple choice sample exam (five minutes in length). The DVD's characters reason through the questions aloud, providing a model for students to follow in their own thinking when facing standardized tests.

Along with a standard scene selection menu, a stand-alone of the "Alimentary Canal Song" which also appears in the main portion of the disc features words at the bottom of the screen. A bonus segment on the "Food Pyramid" is also included to provide basic information about a balanced diet. One of features I appreciated in the "Science Station" segment was an inclusion of health-related information and guidance there as well, expanding the versatility of this DVD beyond the realm of strict anatomy.

Concerned parents should note that no mentions of evolution or creation are mentioned - the DVD sticks to anatomical facts. The DVD also doesn't cover or mention the reproductive system. Unlike other Rock `N Learn titles, there isn't a strong emphasis on song in Human Body. The strength of this title is including spoken explanations, humor, and easy to understand visual models.

Most exciting however is how much children enjoy this DVD. Though my oldest is well below the age recommendation for this disc she repeatedly asks to watch it. That being said, the presentation isn't childish, it is animated, and includes talking pencils and a talking butterfly, but Kevin is always treated respectfully as an independent learner.

The Human Body is an excellent supplement to any introductory study of anatomy. If a child masters the facts presented on this disc they'll have a solid foundation of anatomical knowledge to build upon in more advanced courses of study.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible Videos!, January 5, 2010

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J. Rice "wyldrice" (Del Rio, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Human Body (DVD)

We have all of the Rock n Learn science DVD's and my kids (ages 8-12) LOVE them all! Even though the younger kids were under the recommended age when we first ordered the Earth Science DVD, they learned an amazing amount. We anxiously awaited the release of the Human Body and it quickly became the favorite of the series. We're studying the human body in our homeschool and this DVD is the perfect supplement. My kids have memorized things that I know they never would have learned otherwise. The fun songs and interesting characters help the kids to enjoy learning and the information sticks. Even though they've memorized all of the important information, they enjoy watching the DVD, which is great reinforcement of the information. For those that are concerned, evolution vs. creation is not addressed at all. The information is strictly about the body systems, etc.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining and thoroughly educational resource that makes learning fun, October 19, 2009

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Human Body (DVD)

Intended for viewers in grades 4 through 8, Human Body is a DVD by Rock 'n' Learn, correlated to National Science Education Standards. that teaches young people about how the human body works. The virtual tour, enhanced by computer animation, covers the skeletal, nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, urinary, respiratory, and digestive systems, as well as the alimentary canal and the nature of the five senses. Bonus material includes tips for doing well on a science test, and good nutrition pointers with "My Pyramid" for kids. Free study materials that go along with the DVD are available online. An entertaining and thoroughly educational resource that makes learning fun, ideal for public school libraries and classroom viewing. 52 minutes.