Ten pieces that make up a human skeleton are printed on this handout. Anatomists cut them out, affix them to another sheet of paper, then label the major bones. With this assignment, pupils review the skeletal system and you will find...

Comparative anatomy prevails in the lesson exploring diversity among invertebrates. Biologists examine physical characteristics of an earthworm from phylum annelida and a meal worm from phylum insecta. They also inspect a cricket and a...

Students identify the features of a prosthetic limb and explain how engineers are involved in the prosthetic design.  In this bone engineering lesson students describe the design criteria that goes into choosing the materials that go...

Advanced biology pupils name the function of each individual structure on figures of the eye and the ear. They describe the purpose of the skeleton and how it works with the muscles to create movement. Finally, they label a large diagram...

A well-designed lesson on the skeletal system awaits your students. They perform hands-on explorations of common items, view a PowerPoint presentation, and utilize other visuals to be able to identify a hinge, ball and socket, and...

In this skeleton activity, students answer questions about the skeleton and specific bones. Students answer 11 questions about the skeleton.

In this vertebrates and invertebrates activity, students read about the two categories of animals. They use a word box to make a list of animals that are invertebrates and vertebrates.

For this biology worksheet, students describe and name their organ system selected and its major functions. Then they create a diagram of their body system with the major parts and organs labeled. Students also write facts about their...

In this biology worksheet, middle schoolers examine the human skeleton and then classify animal bones according to their similar function.

In this anatomy worksheet, students identify and label 24 structures found on a mole skeleton diagram. Answers are provided.

Students listen to a lecture on broken bones. They review the proper first aid techniques and practice setting splints on one another. They observe X-rays and animal bones.

Discover the importance of your skeleton. Its different purposes are described and the various types of bones are shown. The animation in this clip clearly introduces the human skeletal system and its parts. A great resource for your...

Sculpture animation is used to build the skeletal system. Beginning with a single vertebra, more and more of the skeleton is added on while the animation spins and music plays. Show your anatomy class this animation and have them name...

Science students will stay engaged with these bright slides, relevant and modern images, and clear text.  This PowerPoint is designed for a student to work independently. By clicking on the star on the map, a slide will activate...

Students read "The Magic School Bus in the Human Body" and discuss the importance of maintaining a healthy body. They create a hinge and joint paper skeleton, follow the journey of a hamburger through the digestive tract, jump rope and...

Present your human biology with extensive coverage of the human skeletal system! For this short-answer worksheet, learners address the six functions of the skeletal system, different types of bone cells, types of bone, and the healing of...

In this going places worksheet, students read the passages provided and answer the given questions. Students answer questions as it relates to the skeletal system, puberty, and microorganisms.

In this science worksheet, students use the key code found on the right to locate the answers to each of the bad dinosaur jokes. Then they write out the answer to the joke.

Students discuss that a skeleton is bones that are put together in the right order. They told that they can tell how and where scientist found dinosaur bones. Students describe a skeleton. They arrange pretend bones in a way that...

Designed for very young learners, this worksheet on healthy bones is quite brief. In it, pupils must circle the food words only if they help a person have healthy bones. Then, they consider eight photographs of a variety of living...

Students examine how muscles and bones work together.  In this skeletal system lesson students divide into groups and complete a muscle worksheet and an activity.

Students study the skeleton. In this human body lesson, students draw and label bones in the body by tracing each other and creating a skeleton out of body parts and brass fastners.

Students explore the types of skeletons in various animals. In this skeletal systems instructional activity, students watch a video clip about skeletons, view a human skeleton, compare the skeletons of humans, chickens and fish, and...

Young scholars discover the eating habits of an owl.  In this food chain lesson, students dissect an owl pellet and investigate the contents.  Young scholars rebuild a digested animal's skeleton in class.