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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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  1. Question 1

    Multiple choice

    Why do muscles get stronger when you exercise regularly?

  2. Question 2

    Multiple choice

    What happens to your bones when you do weight-bearing activities like jumping or running?

  3. Question 3

    Multiple choice

    Which child is most likely to have stronger bones as they grow older?

  4. Question 4

    True or false

    You can only build strong muscles by going to a gym — outdoor play does not count.

  5. Question 5

    Matching

    Match each active play activity to what it builds.

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