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== Variations and Extensions == | == Variations and Extensions == | ||
*Three-part cards of the bones of the body could be done. | *[[Media:3PC Skeleton.pdf |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. | *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). | *X-rays of animals could also be brought in (ask for old ones at a veterinarian's office). | ||
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==Material== | ==Material== | ||
*Printable [[Media:3PC Skeleton.pdf | Three-Part Cards of Parts of a Human Skeleton]] | |||
*:[[Image:Skeleton pdf icon.jpg|link=http://www.montessorialbum.com/montessori/images/a/ad/3PC_Skeleton.pdf|150 px]] |
Revision as of 06:27, 9 November 2013
Bones of the Body | |
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Science - Human Anatomy | |
Level | Primary Elementary |
Prerequisites | Vertebrate / Invertebrate Sorting |
Materials | a collection of x-rays |
In this activity 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.
- Assemble a model skeleton.