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Skeletal System Teacher Resources

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2nd - 5th
5.0/5 Stars

Teachers can use a skeletal system song to help students learn science curriculum in a way that won't be easily forgotten.

9th - Higher Ed
3.0/5 Stars

Three lessons on the bovine skeletal system make up this mini-unit. They all include an attention-grabbing opening, some direct instruction, guided practice, and independent practice. Unfortunately a textbook and model of the cow's skeleton are heavily relied upon, so if you do not have these resources, you may need to seek replacements online, such as diagrams or interactive labeling games on Agripedia. 

4th - 6th
4.0/5 Stars

Students study bone size, structure and shape. They use various geometrical shapes to make a skeleton and produce a poster depicting the skeletal system and its functions. They arrange the pictures into the five sections, glue on poster paper and color and use magic markers to write facts next to each section.

4.0/5 Stars

Fifth graders research the bones of the skeletal system and how to keep them healthy using Internet resources. They complete a worksheet and a KWL chart. They design a human skeleton using pasta.

Ninth graders examine the growth of a full-term fetus' skeletal system and external body parts become more detailed and distinct throughout the three trimesters of pregnancy.

4.0/5 Stars

Seventh graders identify and label twenty-five bones of the skeletal system. In small groups they glue various types of dried pasta to a large human body outline. They attach the pasta to the outline and label the pasta bones.

3rd - 5th
4.0/5 Stars

Students research the skeletal system. In this anatomy lesson, students measure their bodies to find the approximate length of their bones. They draw and cut out each of the bones and then attach them using brads or glue. 

Students explore the skeletal system and external body development of a full term fetus. In this biology lesson plan, students learn that growth of a full-term fetus' skeletal system and external body parts become more detailed and distinct throughout the three trimesters of pregnancy.

1st - 3rd
5.0/5 Stars

An incredible series of lessons on the human body is here for you! Young scientists explore various websites, construct a skeleton using macaroni, compare/contrast a frog skeleton to a human skeleton, label the main parts of the human body, and create a clay model heart.  Wow! What a lesson!

4.0/5 Stars

Fifth graders learn about and research bone health.  In this skeletal system lesson, 5th graders listen to a song about the skeletal system, brainstorm the names of as many bones as possible and then view the skeletal system.  Students review each bone listed and point to it on their own body.  Students complete research on how to keep their bones healthy.