Excretory System Worksheets for Elementary Students
This is the one unit your kids are going to be both fascinated by and repelled by, as we’re talking about body waste. The Excretory System Worksheets for Elementary Students are the next chapter in our unit study on the human body. Are you prepared for the giggles and gross-outs?
You can check out the other Human Body Worksheets. These are free printable worksheets and contain everything you need for an introduction to the human body.
The excretory system worksheets for elementary students are non-gender specific, so you don’t have to worry about going into detail about boy parts and girl parts if you aren’t ready for that yet.
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What you need to know about the Excretory System
What the excretory system does:
The excretory system is all those organs that are part of going pee and getting rid of those body wastes. Basically, this is how your body “cleans” your blood.
Think of your kidneys like a car wash system for your blood. Your blood goes through the kidneys, and the kidneys pull out the excess water and water-soluble wastes.
The kidneys pass that waste on through the ureter to the bladder. When the bladder gets full, it sends a signal to your brain. Then the muscles are released to open up the bladder to let the urine out through the urethra and out of the body.
The kidneys do a bit more than just clean the blood. Attached to the kidneys are the adrenal glands, which monitor and release a variety of hormones. These hormones keep the body in “homeostasis” or balance.
Recommended Human Body Books
Learn more about the human body with our favorite books! Check out the list here:
My Messy Body (Body Works)The Digestive and Urinary Systems (Building Blocks of Life Science)Atlas Of Human Anatomy: Kids Guide Book: Body Parts for Kids (Children’s Anatomy & Physiology Books)Incredible But True: The Human Body – Kids Hardcover Book, Learn About Biology, STEM for Kids Aged 7-12, Color Illustrated Non-Fiction Books, Learning & EducationMy Book of the Human Body: For Kids Ages 6-12.The Human Body Anatomy Facts and Activity Book for Kids: Explore the Organ Systems with Diagrams, Hands-On Learning for Kids and Teens
Problems with the excretory system
Since some of the waste products the kidneys help filter out are excess mineral salts, sometimes those salts can get caught and left behind. When too many collect inside the kidney, they can crystallize and turn into a kidney stone. And those can cause the whole system to become irritated and quite painful!
Another common problem is infection. And most often, infections of the excretory system are caused by a failure of proper hygiene. So this is a good way to discuss hygiene and the consequences of not paying attention to it.
For example, not wiping properly after using the bathroom can lead to urinary tract infections. If left untreated, these UTIs can lead to kidney infections. Those can have some serious, long-term health consequences because too many kidney infections can cause the kidneys to not work as well, or even fail.
Fortunately, almost all of us have two kidneys, and we can survive on one. Kidneys are one of the few organs that can be donated by living donors because of that.
Recommended Excretory System and Human Body Toys
So one of our favorite human body educational tools is these great plushies. Take the plush kidney, for example! You can make those giggles about bathroom talk turn into fun, with these great toys. Check out some of these other hands-on toys to help you show what really goes on inside your kids’ bodies.
GIANTmicrobes Kidney Stone Plush – Learn About the Kidney and Health with this Memorable Gift for Family, Friends, Doctors, Nurses, Educators and Anyone with a Healthy Sense of HumorI Heart Guts Kidney Plush – When Urine Love! – 9” Educational Organ Stuffed Toys – Get Well Kidney Transplant Gifts – Post Surgery Gift for Kidney Stones, Dialysis Doctors & NursesGIANTmicrobes Gallbladder Plush, Gallbladder Stuffed Animal, Gallbladder Surgery Gifts, Gallbladder Plush Toy, Gallbladder Removal Gift, Gastroenterology Gifts, Gastroenterologist Gifts, Get Well GiftKids First The Human Body KitMelissa & Doug Magnetic Human Body Anatomy Play Set With 24 Magnetic Pieces and Storage TrayNATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Human Body Model for Kids That Glows in The Dark – 32-Piece Interactive Anatomy Model with Bones, Organs, Muscles, Stand, Forceps & ID Chart, Anatomy and Physiology Study Tools
Excretory System Printable Supplies
- Printer (I have this one)
- Paper
- Pencil
I have the HP printer 8710 but it’s not available anymore. It’s still running well for years now. Look for another HP Instant Ink-ready printer so that you can use their program to send you ink cartridges whenever your printer gets low on ink.
What’s Included in the Excretory Worksheets Printable?
Your kids will surely have an awesome time learning about the excretory system with these fun printables! I got some super fun coloring pages that will make learning about the excretory system easy and entertaining. Your students will get to bring their crayons into play, adding a splash of color to kidneys, bladders, and more. It’s like a science lesson disguised as an art class!
Then, there’s the labeling activity, where your elementary kids get to show off their knowledge by labeling the parts of the excretory system. Both male and female diagrams are included, so everyone’s learning stays on point. It’s a great way for them to visualize and memorize all those important excretory bits and pieces.
Lastly, all this learning is wrapped up in a package that’s made perfect for elementary students. The instructions are easy to understand, and the activities are designed to keep their young minds engaged and curious all while having a blast. Who knew learning about how we get rid of waste could be so entertaining?
More Human Body Worksheets
Spice up your child’s anatomy lessons with this fun and engaging variety of recommended human body worksheets for kids.
- Elementary Endocrine System Worksheets
- Muscular System Worksheets
- Nervous System Worksheets
- Human Reproductive System Worksheets
- Learn the Body Parts by Itsy Bitsy Fun
- Human Body Printable Bingo Cards by Darcy and Brian
Remember, exploring the excretory system through my enjoyable and interactive worksheets is not just an educational journey, but a fantastic adventure into the human body for every science lover and curious young mind!