TEKS & Objectives
7.12.B. identify the main functions of the systems of the human organism, including the circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, digestive, excretory, reproductive, integumentary, nervous, and endocrine systems;
We will explore how the bones of the body form its structure.
I will identify animals by examining their skeletal systems.
1. Watch video.
2. View slides.
3. Review vocabulary and complete assignment(s).
Skeleton This is a framework of bones that gives your body structure. Babies have 207 bones, but adults have only 206 bones because some bones fuse together as you grow up.
Ligament These connect bones to other bones.
Cartilage This cushions between bones. Also, it forms the structure of your nose and ears.
Joint These are points where two bones meet. They work like hinges.
4. Play a skeleton game.
- Click the logo below to go to this free off-site game.
- Choose “Assemble“
5. Check out these animal x-rays.
Click the picture below to open PDF.
Now try it yourself! Guess the animal from its x-ray.
- Click the picture of the dog to begin PowerPoint.
- Remember to play it as a slide show.
Speaking of skeletons…
How did the skeleton know the other skeleton was lying?
He could see right through him.
Bonus joke!
What did the skeleton order at the restaurant?
Spare ribs
6. “Skeletal System”
Classroom Resources
- Skeletal system labeling B&W
- Skeletal system labeling color
- Skeletal system labeling answers
- Fill-in-the-blank vocabulary
- Vocabulary PowerPoint Reinforcement (4 slides)