The kidneys play a vital role in maintaining overall health by filtering waste from the blood and producing essential hormones. Let's inspire young minds to learn about the kidney and explore nephrology, the field of medicine dedicated to kidney health.

Through this Project Based Learning (PBL) activity, we aim to make learning about the kidneys educational and enjoyable for elementary students, empowering them to take greater responsibility for their health.

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Printable & Activity Objectives

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Age: 8 to 9 year olds, Activity Time: 3-4 hours, Items Needed: Colouring and writing pencils.

In this printable activity, we explore the anatomy and functions of the kidneys and the important role of kidney doctors or nephrologists in maintaining our health.

  • Promotion of Health Literacy: The activity promotes health literacy by educating students about kidney functions and health, empowering them to make informed decisions about their well-being.
  • Introduction to Medical Professions: Introducing students to nephrology exposes them to the diverse field of medicine, potentially sparking an interest in healthcare careers.
  • Inspiration for Further Exploration: The activity might encourage students to explore more resources, do research, or work on related projects. This can help them stay curious about the human body and medical science for life.

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Classroom Resources

Simple steps to start:

  • Research and find out more about the general function of kidneys and the field of kidney health or Nephrology. Here's an informative animated video about how kidney's work:

Here's a video about the most common kidney ailment i.e. chronic kidney disease (CKD) and the treatment called dialysis:

Here's a video about steps to keep your kidneys healthy:

  • Let's started on the printable worksheets!

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What's in the Printable Worksheet Pack

This printable activity pack consists of 4 creative printable worksheets. Here's what it consists of:

  • 1 Printable Kidney Anatomy Research sheet.
  • 1 Printable Field of Kidney Health Research sheet.
  • 1 Printable Chronic Kidney Failure Diagnosis Research sheet.
  • 1 Printable Kidney Doctor / Medical Professional Research Research sheet.
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