Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Musculoskeletal System The Muscoskeleton System

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the Internet on physical fitness and sports.  In this physical fitness report lesson students write a report on an athlete of their choice.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Human Anatomy- How Do We Move?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students examine the muscular system. In this muscular system lesson, students first draw a realistic representation of their leg or arm bones. Students do several activities to attach these bones to "joints" with string to simulate...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Scientific Measurement Exercise

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Young scholars measure irregularly shaped bones, once using a variety of measurement methods and tools, and then again using standard conventions and metric tape measures. They explore firsthand that standardizing data collection makes...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Protection, Support, and Locomotion

For Students 7th - 12th
In this human body worksheet, learners will review 5 terms associated with the skin by filling in the blank. Then students will read 14 statements about the human skeleton and muscles and determine if its true or false.
Website
Other

Southern California Orthopedic Institute

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information about orthopedics and related topics.
Activity
Read Works

Read Works: Twist and Shout

For Teachers 7th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text on how young athletes can prevent knee injuries. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Human Skeletal System

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduces the skeletal system by discussing the structure and function of bones.
eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.7 Bone Health

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn about human bones and how to keep them healthy.