Nature & science · Age 7 · Animals, Offspring & Movement
Play Makes You Stronger
Understand how active play strengthens muscles and bones over time.
Module
Animals, Offspring & Movement
Age
Age 7
Duration
8 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
Why do muscles get stronger when you exercise regularly?
Question 2
Multiple choice
What happens to your bones when you do weight-bearing activities like jumping or running?
Question 3
Multiple choice
Which child is most likely to have stronger bones as they grow older?
Question 4
True or false
You can only build strong muscles by going to a gym — outdoor play does not count.
Question 5
Matching
Match each active play activity to what it builds.