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Nature & science · Age 7 · Animals, Offspring & Movement

Muscles at Work

Notice how muscles work when we push, pull, lift, and jump.

Module

Animals, Offspring & Movement

Age

Age 7

Duration

8 min

Questions

5

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  1. Question 1

    Multiple choice

    When you lift a heavy bag, which muscles are working hard?

  2. Question 2

    Multiple choice

    When you push a door open, the muscles in your arms are...

  3. Question 3

    Multiple choice

    When you jump, which muscles do the most work?

  4. Question 4

    True or false

    Muscles only work during exercise — they do not work when you are sitting or sleeping.

  5. Question 5

    Matching

    Match each action to the main muscles used.

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