Bones of the Body
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| Bones of the Body | |
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| Science - Human Anatomy | |
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| Level | Primary Elementary |
| Prerequisites | Vertebrate / Invertebrate Sorting |
| Materials | a collection of x-rays |
In this activity the student learns about the human skeleton.
Presentation
- Remind the child that vertebrates are animals that have bones and that humans are vertebrates.
- Tell the child that they can feel some of the bones in their body through their skin. Have them feel their elbows, wrists, head, hips, etc.
- Tell the child that x-rays are pictures of bones that are taken through a body. Allow the child to examine the x-rays and discuss which bones of the body are shown.
Points of Interest
Control of Error
Variations and Extensions
- Three-part cards of the bones of the body could be done.
- Three-part cards could also be done for the bones of the hand.
- X-rays of animals could also be brought in (ask for old ones at a veterinarian's office).
- Draw and label a picture of a human skeleton.
- This could be done with white crayon or chalk on black paper.
- Assemble a model skeleton.
Read Aloud
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