Lesson Planet
Search educational resources
  • Sign In Try It Free
  • AI Teacher Tools
    • Discover Resources Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more
    • Curriculum Manager (My Content) Manage saved and uploaded resources and folders To Access the Curriculum Manager Sign In or Join Now
    • Browse Resource Directory Browse educational resources by subject and topic
    • Curriculum Calendar Explore curriculum resources by date
    • Lesson Planning Articles Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom
    • Our Story
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Pricing
  • School Access
    • Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet — with no cost to teachers
      Learn More
  • Sign In
  • Try It Free

Hi, what do you want to do?

Create a lesson plan
Create a lesson plan
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Find a teaching resource
Find a teaching resource
Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Knee Joint Lesson PlanAnatomy and Physiology of the Human Knee Joint Lesson Plan
Publisher
Curated OER
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
Lesson Plan

Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Knee Joint

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet

Students examine human anatomy with a focus on the knee joint. In groups, they research the chemical makeup of human bones and explain the different types of joints found in the body. To end the lesson, they identify the other structures needed in order for movements and describe the most common knee injuries and their treatment.

84 Views 149 Downloads
Concepts

anatomy, human body systems

Additional Tags

anatomy, human body, knees, science
Show More Show Less

Resource Details

Grade
9th - 10th
Subjects
Science
4 more...
Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
1 more...
Usage Permissions
Fine Print

See similar resources:

Worksheet

The Animal Body and How it Moves

Curated OER
Spark interest in the body structure of vertebrates with this comprehensive and colorful activity. Your biology class will explore the levels of organization, primary tissue types, and the main organ systems. Finally, they hone in on how...
9th - Higher Ed Science
Workbook

Anatomy and Physiology Workbook

Wiley Publishing
Peruse a workbook for every system in the human body. From cellular makeup to the integumentary system to human reproduction, the 300-page workbook features informative reading passages, guided practice, and humorous comic strips to get...
7th - 12th Science
Lesson Plan

Biomechanical Joint

Rochester Institute of Technology
Discuss mechanical advantage and how the human body moves/works. Learners focus on bioengineering, working together to build a functioning mechanical arm. Additionally, they analyze an air muscle, discussing its appropriate use in...
6th - 12th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Worksheet

Quiz: Bones, Muscles, and Joints (Grades 9 to 12)

Nemours KidsHealth
A set of 10 questions, in various styles, tests your anatomy and physiology knowledge about the workings of the musculoskeletal system. Because several of the questions pertain to bone disease and more advanced topics like synovial and...
9th - 12th Science
Lesson Plan

Understanding the Body, Day 1: Anatomy

Curated OER
Intended for moderate to severely disabled students, this lesson focuses on building an understanding of human anatomy. A secondary special education class reviews, identifies, and labels parts of the body. Including the internal and...
9th - 12th Health
Instructional Video

The New Anatomy: Crash Course History of Science #15

Crash Course
How did scientists move beyond the medical ideas of Galen? Dissect the past with the 15th installment in a History of Science video series. Topics include Vesalius' dissections, the microscope, and mapping the human body.
12 mins 9th - 12th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

Vestigial Structures

SciShow
Vestigial structures no longer perform their original function but are still found in many species. A video discusses the appendix, tail bone, wisdom teeth, and more. It explains the original purpose, the current purpose, and connections...
4 mins 9th - 12th Science
Instructional Video

Anatomy and Physiology Introduction

Bozeman Science
Muscle tissue is three times more efficient at burning calories than fat. Here is a video that explores how form fits function, introducing anatomy and physiology. The instructor then explores homeostasis, hierarchy associated with...
11 mins 9th - 12th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Unit Plan

Open Stax: Anatomy of Selected Synovial Joints

OpenStax
This site examines the anatomy of selected synovial joints of the body.
9th - 10th Science
Instructional Video

Your Body vs. Implants

TED-Ed
Are there cyborgs amongst us? Once only found in science fiction, the proliferation of implants has surrounded us with people augmented with insulin pumps, artificial joints, and prosthetic limbs. There is a catch, however. An engaging...
5 mins 9th - 12th Science
CCSS: Adaptable
Try It Free
© 1999-2026 Learning Explorer, Inc.
Teacher Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Resources

Sign up for the Lesson Planet Monthly Newsletter

Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts
View All Lesson Plans

Discover Resources

  • Our Review Process
  • How it Works
  • How to Search
  • Create a Collection

Manage Curriculum

  • Edit a Collection
  • Assign to Students
  • Manage My Content
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use