CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Skeletal System Joints
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] As you age, you might start noticing pain in your knees or elbows. These are examples of joints. Joints are the part of the skeletal system that connect your bones....
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Episd: Skeletal System Joints
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize the different skeletal joints in the body and understand their function.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Skeletal System Joints
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Describes different types of joints and how they move.
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: The Skeletal System
After studying this article, students will be able to identify the functions and structure of bones, types of bones, bone development, parts of bones, types of joints, and bone disorders.
National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health
Seer Training Modules: Introduction to the Skeletal System
Self-guided learning activity where students learn about the structure and function of the human skeletal system. There is a short quiz at the end of the lesson to check for understanding.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Skeletal System Study Guide
Review the structure and function of the parts of the human skeletal system.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Life Science: The Skeletal System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the components and functions of the skeletal system; the structure of bone, and how bones grow and develop; and the different types of joints, and how they...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Bones, Muscles and Joints
The anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and what the bones, muscles and joints do in our bodies are explained. Interactive diagrams show the internal structure of a bone, and how muscles and joints work together. Major disorders of the...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Bones, Muscles, and Joints
This article from Family Doctor.org provides in depth terminology and helpful diagrams. This site has links to related articles to learn more about the musculoskeletal system.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: Keeping Bones and Joints Healthy
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] You can help keep your bones and skeletal system healthy by eating well and getting enough exercise. Weight-bearing exercises help keep bones strong. Learn more...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Skeletal System Notes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This Power Point presentation was converted to a flipchart for the purpose of describing the functions of the skeletal system.
Science4Fun
Science4 Fun: Skeletal System
Discover how your bones are connected together to form the skeletal system, what bones are made of, your joints, and how broken bones heal.
Other
Your Orthopaedic Connection: Total Joint Replacement
The technology now exists where we can replace parts of bones that have worn out. This usually happens at joints. Here is general information on what's involved.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.8 Joints
Understand the structure and function of different types of joints in the human body.
Curated OER
Kids Health: The Big Story on Bones
This detailed article on bones provides a diagram of the skeletal system, advice to keep bones healthy, and links to further related information. User has option to view Shockwave or non-Shockwave version of this website.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Fascinating Friction!
In this activity, students use wood, wax paper and oil to investigate the importance of lubrication between materials and to understand the concept of friction. Using wax paper and oil placed between pieces of wood, the function of...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Forces and Torques in Muscles and Joints
By the end of this section, you will be able to explain the forces exerted by muscles; state how a bad posture causes back strain; discuss the benefits of skeletal muscles attached close to joints; and discuss various complexities in the...
National Institutes of Health
Nih Curriculum Supplement for Middle School: Looking Good, Feeling Good
A great resource from the Office of Science Education which provides a curriculum for teaching about the musculoskeletal system, the skin system and how they interact. This curriculum emphasizes choices teens can make to ensure good...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Appendicular Skeleton
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this Flipchart, students use visual cues and the eraser feature to identify the major bones of the appendicular skeleton. Students will use the visual cues to explain the functions of the skeletal...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Osgood Schlatter Disease
If you're an active teenager and you frequently experience pain in joints such as your knees, you may have Osgood-Schlatter Disease. Find out more about the signs, symptoms, and treatment in this article. Links to similar sites are also...
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Our Amazing Skeleton
This lesson plan covers the topic of human bones and joints. Learners learn about the skeleton, the number of and types of bones in the body, and how outer space affects astronauts' bones. Students also learn how to take care of their...
OpenStax
Open Stax: Bones of the Upper Limb
Learn here about the bones of the upper limb. The upper limb is divided into three regions. These consist of the arm, located between the shoulder and elbow joints; the forearm, which is between the elbow and wrist joints; and the hand,...
Curated OER
Kids Health: Repetitive Stress Injuries
When a teenager overexerts him or herself, pain in the joints can often occur. The injuries usually take place at the ends of the bones where they grow. Check out this article to determine whether or not you're treating your bones...
