_The cerebrum has two halves, with one on either side of the head. Scientists think that the right half helps you think about abstract things like music, colors, and shapes. The left half is said to be more analytical, helping you with math, logic, and speech. Scientists do know for sure that the right half of the cerebrum controls the left side of your body, and the left half controls the right side. KIDSHEALTH.ORG Question: Which side of the cerebrum is better and why? _You have more than 600 muscles in your body. They do everything from pumping blood throughout your body to helping you lift your heavy backpack. You control some of your muscles, while others — like your heart — do their jobs without you thinking about them at all. Which muscle do you believe would be the most important or most used and why? This term Year Four are learning about the Human Body. We begin out learning journey by looking at the Skeletal System. Watch the clip below and then write a comment about something interesting that you have learnt, either through the video or during your own research, feel free to also post questions if you have them. You can also find more information about the skeletal system from this link. KidsHealth |