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a pair of scissors are attached to the palm of a paper hand that is holding several needles

In this lesson, we will be learning about the inner workings of the skeletal and muscular systems by creating a paper model of a hand. The fingers will be bendable, and the movements will demonstrate how the bones and ligaments in our fingers move. The recommended age group for this project is 7-10, though all ages are welcome.

a skeleton with bones labeled to describe the different types of bones and how they are used

What is the Skeletal System?You have a skeleton inside of your body (endoskeleton) made up of bones. Insects and crustaceans have skeletal systems on the outside or their bodies (exoskeletons) that are made of hard plates. Biology4kids.com does a great job illustrating the importance of our skeleton: Your bones or skeletal system gives shape and form to your body, but it also plays other important roles. The main functions of the skeletal system include: • Support—the skeleton supports…

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I love that there are so many engaging themes to use this time of year that are considered "creepy," but aren't necessarily Halloween-oriented and can be used completely unrelated to the holiday. Take the skeletal system, for instance! There's something totally spooky about learning about bones, but you don't have to relate it to Halloween, right?! It's a great October theme and one that your students will FOR SURE love. ((( All resources linked at the bottom of the post! ))) First off, here…

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a skeleton with the words funny bone fact on it

🦴 The skeletal system is more than just some bones – it also includes your teeth, ligaments, and cartilage.⠀ ⠀ 🦴 In fact, contrary to popular Halloween costumes and decorations and cult classic movies, skeletons can’t move on their own. They’re not even responsible for moving in your body! That job goes to your brain, nerves, and muscles.⠀ ⠀ 🦴 And the fun doesn’t stop there! Did you know these other fun facts about bones? #healthybones #bonehealth #strongbones #bonefacts #humanbody

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the human skeleton and its major skeletal systems is shown in black and white, with labels on

Click here to download a free human skeleton diagram. Great for artists and students studying human anatomy. Includes labeled human skeleton chart.

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the worksheet for an english speaking activity with pictures and words to describe them

Engage students with this skeletal system matching puzzle! Suits grade 5 students and middle school years. Puzzle is available as puzzle to print and as a Google Slide™.

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the skeletal system worksheet for students to practice their science and physical skills on

Cloze Activity. Skeletal System. Did your students understand what your taught them about the this system. Fill in the blanks with the words provided.

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