Zoe the Zookeeper Discovers the Human Body | Free Printable Vocabulary Worksheet with Answer Key

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Match 8 key Human Body vocabulary words to their definitions. Zookeeper theme keeps kids engaged. Answer key included (NGSS.5-LS1-1).

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What is included

✓ 8 key Human Body vocabulary words

✓ Scrambled definitions to match

✓ Zookeeper theme to keep kids motivated

✓ Bonus challenge — write sentences using vocabulary

✓ Answer key on page 2

✓ Print-ready PDF — Letter size

✓ standard difficulty level

About This Activity

Zoe scrubbed the elephant enclosure while studying her animal health charts.

Teacher Tip

Have students compare how each vocabulary word applies to both humans and a zoo animal of their choice — for example, ask 'Does an elephant have the same organs as you?' to spark discussion about shared body systems across species, directly supporting NGSS.5-LS1-1 observations about living things meeting their needs.

Vocabulary Words

ORGANA body part, like the heart, that does one important job.

NUTRIENTA substance in food that gives living things energy and strength.

SKELETONThe full set of bones that holds an animal's body upright.

MUSCLEStretchy tissue that pulls on bones so animals and people can move.

DIGESTTo break food into tiny pieces the body can absorb and use.

CIRCULATIONThe continuous movement of blood through the heart and all vessels.

RESPIRATIONThe process where lungs pull in oxygen and push out carbon dioxide.

TISSUEA group of similar cells that work together inside a living body.

About this Grade 5 Human Body Vocabulary Worksheet

This printable vocabulary match worksheet helps Grade 5 Science students learn key Human Body terms. The Zookeeper theme makes vocabulary practice engaging while students build academic language skills. Includes answer key and bonus writing challenge (NGSS.5-LS1-1).