Centerville Elementary Goes On A "Body Walk"

Barnstable High School students, teachers and parent volunteers helped third graders at Centerville Elementary School walk through the human body. 

The "Body Walk" is an activity put on by the Cape Cod Extension. The program, in its third year, is themed around healthful living including eating right and exercise. 

According to the Cape Cod Extension, "Body Walk, is an educational, interactive exhibit targeting third graders across Cape Cod. The spring months of March and April are an ideal time to offer this program as it coincides with National Nutrition Month and many other wellness activities offered in our local elementary schools. 

Learning healthy lifestyles. This is the primary focus of Body Walk, a fun, educational tour of the human body. Children gain a firsthand look at how to make healthy choices and remain healthy throughout their lives. The Body Walk is a wonderful way for students to have fun as they learn about health, nutrition, and physical activity.

The Body Walk features an eleven-station tour of the body, from brain to mouth, stomach, small intestine, heart, lungs, bones, muscles, and skin. Follow-up activities for use in the classroom are provided to each participating teacher. Classroom activities are the key to extending the healthy messages learned through Body Walk. Additionally, take home materials are provided to allow students to share the messages with parents."