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Human Anatomy- How Do We Move? Lesson PlanHuman Anatomy- How Do We Move? Lesson Plan
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Human Anatomy- How Do We Move?

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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 the actual movement of our bodies.  

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the muscular system, human body systems, the skeletal system, tendons

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human anatomy, ligament, muscle, muscular system, skeletal system, tendon, science
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
3 days
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