Grades 7-12; Eight 15-minute episodes

Discover the world's most amazing and efficient machine. From the mechanics of a single heartbeat to the potential of genetic engineering, Inside Our Human Body goes beyond the basics by documenting human mechanics in motion.

101. From Ear to Hear---Introduces the properties of sound, the structure of the ear, and the consequences of noise pollution. The video takes the viewer deep inside an ear to witness the mechanics of hearing and balance.
102. Engineering Human Life---Explores DNA, RNA, chromosomes, and the exciting possibilities of genetic engineering, including the Human Genome Project's hope for a cure for cancer.
103. Have a Heart---Looks at the structure of the heart and examines the causes of heart disease. Students will follow the body's blood as it is pumped by the heart and circulates through arteries, veins, and capillaries.
104. The Kidneys---Explains the human body's filtration system, examining the intricate structure of the kidneys and such complications as kidney stones and kidney failure.
105. Muscles---Differentiates between involuntary, voluntary, and reflex muscles. Explores the mechanics of movement through the relationship of flexor to extensor muscles.
106. The Skeleton---Traces the evolution of that multifaceted structure from its marine-life origins 500 million years ago to today's human skeleton. The program shows how this powerful framework supports weight, allows movement, acts as a storeroom, and repairs itself.
107. Skin---Gives students a new respect for the body's largest organ as they go inside the epidermis, the dermis, and the hypodermis to understand why skin is the frontier that separates organisms from their outside worlds.
108. Smell and Taste---Emphasizes the importance of these senses to survival throughout human history. Analyzes the different types of papillae on the tongue, the four types of taste, and the importance of the olfactory membrane.