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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Question 1
Multiple choice
When you lift a heavy bag, which muscles are working hard?
Question 2
Multiple choice
When you push a door open, the muscles in your arms are...
Question 3
Multiple choice
When you jump, which muscles do the most work?
Question 4
True or false
Muscles only work during exercise — they do not work when you are sitting or sleeping.
Question 5
Matching
Match each action to the main muscles used.