Muscle Power Picture Cards Science Study Cards • Set 1 of 2
Muscle Power Picture Cards
Cut along dashed lines
Card 1 Front View
Front of Upper Arm
Biceps
💪 The Arm Bender
Say it: BYE-seps
Where: Front of your upper arm.
Job: Pulls your arm up and bends your elbow to lift things!
🤸 Move it: Hold your arm out. Bend your elbow to touch your shoulder! Feel it get hard? That's your bicep!
Card 2 Back View
Back of Upper Arm
Triceps
📏 The Arm Straightener
Say it: TRY-seps
Where: Back of your upper arm.
Job: Pushes your arm straight when you throw a ball or push a door!
🤸 Move it: Push your hand against your desk or wall. Feel the back of your arm turn rock-solid!
Card 3 Front View
Belly & Tummy
Abdominals (Abs)
🛡️ The Tummy Shield
Say it: ab-DOM-ih-nulz (or just ABS)
Where: Front of your stomach area.
Job: Helps you sit up tall, bend forward, and protects your organs.
🤸 Move it: Sit tall. Put hands on your belly and laugh out loud: "HA-HA-HA!" Feel your abs tighten!
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Science Study Cards • Set 2 of 2
Muscle Power Picture Cards
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Card 4 Front View
Front of Thigh
Quadriceps (Quads)
⚽ The Super Kicker
Say it: KWOD-rih-seps (or QUADS)
Where: Front of your upper leg (thigh).
Job: Straightens your knee to kick a ball, jump high, and stand up!
🤸 Move it: Sit in your chair. Kick one foot straight out in front of you. Feel your front thigh harden!
Card 5 Back View
Back of Thigh
Hamstrings
🏃 The Knee Bender
Say it: HAM-strings
Where: Back of your upper leg (under your hips).
Job: Bends your knee so you can run, walk backwards, and sit down!
🤸 Move it: Stand up. Bend your leg so your heel kicks back toward your bottom. Feel the back of your leg work!
Card 6 Inside Chest
Inside Center Chest
Heart (Cardiac Muscle)
❤️ The Forever Pump
Say it: KAR-dee-ak (or just HEART)
Where: Inside your chest, behind your ribs.
Job: Pumps fresh blood and oxygen to your whole body 24 hours a day! Never gets tired!
🤸 Move it: Put your hand over the center of your chest. Close your eyes. Can you feel your heartbeat? Thump-thump!
Cut these cards out and quiz a partner! Muscle Power • Page 2 of 2
Muscle Power Simple Worksheet 5th Grade Science • Human Body
Mighty Muscles: Body Map
Name:
Date:
Directions: Look at the body diagrams below. Use the Word Bank to label each numbered muscle. Check off each word as you use it!
Biceps
Arm
Triceps
Arm
Abs
Belly
Quads
Front Leg
Hamstrings
Back Leg
Heart
Chest
#1 • Chest Pumps blood
#2 • Front Arm Bends elbow
#3 • Stomach Bends forward
#4 • Front Thigh Kicks leg straight
Front of Body #1 #2 #3 #4
Back of Body #5 #6
#5 • Back of Arm Pushes arm straight
#6 • Back of Thigh Bends knee
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Hint: Remember, muscles work in pairs! The front of your arm has biceps, and the back has triceps.
Done labeling? Turn to Page 2 to match each muscle to its job!
Mighty Muscles • Page 1 of 2
Part 2 & 3 • Muscle Superpowers
Muscle Jobs & Mystery Actions
Superpower Challenge
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Match Each Muscle to Its Superpower Job!
Write the letter in the circle
1 Biceps
A Bends your knee so you can run and kick your heel up.
2 Triceps
B Pumps oxygen and blood through your body day and night.
3 Abs (Abdominals)
C Pulls your arm up and bends your elbow to lift books.
4 Quads (Quadriceps)
D Pushes your arm straight when you throw or push a heavy door.
5 Hamstrings
E Straightens your knee to kick a soccer ball or stand up.
6 Heart
F Helps your tummy bend forward, sit up, and protect organs.
B
Muscle Detective: Which Muscle Is Working?
Read each real-life story. Fill in the bubble next to the correct muscle.
🎒 Case #1: The Backpack
You lift your heavy backpack off the floor up to your shoulder. Your elbow bends. Which muscle works hardest?
Biceps
Hamstrings
Triceps
⚽ Case #2: The Big Goal
You kick a soccer ball straight into the goal net! Your front thigh muscle pushes your knee straight. Which is it?
Heart
Quads
Abs
🏃 Case #3: Recess Sprint
You run fast at recess! When you stop, you feel a strong muscle beating inside your chest without stopping. Which is it?
Heart
Biceps
Hamstrings
Muscle Master Self-Check: I can point to 3 muscles on my own body!
⭐ Yes, I can!
Great job exploring your body's muscles! Mighty Muscles • Page 2 of 2
Muscle Power Teacher Key Teacher Resource • Answer Key & Strategy Guide
Muscle Power: Teacher Key
Grade 5 • Tier 2 / Low-Literacy Support
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Part 1: Body Map Labels
Accept standard or phonetically close spellings for emerging writers:
#1 (Center Chest) Heart
#2 (Front Upper Arm) Biceps
#3 (Stomach/Belly) Abs (Abdominals)
#4 (Front of Thigh) Quads (Quadriceps)
#5 (Back of Upper Arm) Triceps
#6 (Back of Thigh) Hamstrings
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Part 2: Job Match Key
1. Biceps Letter C
2. Triceps Letter D
3. Abs Letter F
4. Quads Letter E
5. Hamstrings Letter A
6. Heart Letter B
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Part 3: Muscle Detective
Case 1 (Backpack lift) Biceps
Case 2 (Soccer kick) Quads
Case 3 (Recess run pump) Heart
Kinesthetic Memory Cues (TPR)
Biceps vs. Triceps:
Have students flex arm into a muscle pose ("Bicep curls up!"), then push palm straight out ("Tricep pushes flat!").
Quads vs. Hamstrings:
Kick one foot forward ("Quads kick!"). Bend heel back toward buttocks ("Hamstrings bend!").
Abs:
Place palms on belly and cough or laugh ("Ha-ha-ha! Abs protect your tummy!").
Heart:
Clench fist rhythmically over chest ("Thump-thump! Pumps blood all day and night!").
Tier 2 Literacy Scaffolds
Choral Vocabulary: Pronounce each muscle name rhythmically (e.g., "BYE-seps" , clapping syllables) before distributing the worksheet.Color-Coded Highlighting: Invite students to highlight the Word Bank terms and matching diagram boxes using 6 matching crayon colors.Partner Check: Pair students to use the Picture Cards as flashcards—one student acts out the muscle, the other finds the card.Spelling Flexibility: Focus on anatomical recognition and function over strict spelling precision (e.g., "Bisept" or "Qwad" is acceptable).
Oral Language Sentence Stems
🗣️ "My biceps help me when I [lift my lunch tray]."
🗣️ "When I kick a ball, my quads make my leg straight."
🗣️ "My heart works even when I am asleep."
Complete Unit Resource: Picture Cards + Scaffolded Worksheet + Teacher Key
Muscle Power • Teacher Key
Muscle Power Word Search 5th Grade Science • Vocabulary Fun
Muscle Power Word Search
Name:
Date:
How to play: Find the 8 muscle words in the puzzle. Words only go Across (➡️) or Down (⬇️) . No backwards words!
8 Words to Find
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Muscle Word Bank (Check off as you find them)
➡️ Across • ⬇️ Down
BICEPS
Front arm
➡️
TRICEPS
Back arm
➡️
ABS
Tummy shield
⬇️
QUADS
Front leg
➡️
HAMSTRINGS
Back leg
➡️
HEART
Chest pump
➡️
MUSCLE
Moves body
⬇️
POWER
Great strength
➡️
🕵️♂️
Mystery Question: Which muscle in your chest keeps working even while you sleep?
Turn over for the Answer Key and Fast Finisher challenge! Muscle Power • Word Search Page 1 of 2
Answer Key & Fast Finisher Practice
Word Search Solution & Review
Official Solution
Solved Grid (Color Coded by Muscle Word)
Every word highlighted where it appears!
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Fast Finisher Challenge: Complete the Sentences
Use words from your word search to fill in the blanks:
1. When I bend my elbow to lift a book, my biceps pull up. Front Arm
2. When I push a heavy door open, my triceps push straight. Back Arm
3. When I kick a ball into the goal, my quads kick my leg. Front Thigh
4. My heart is a tireless muscle that pumps blood 24/7. Chest Pump
Mystery Code Answer: H - E - A - R - T (The heart never stops beating!)
Verified Key
Muscle Power Unit • Word Search Solution Page 2 of 2
