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Human Body Series - Bones, Muscles, and Joints ActivityHuman Body Series - Bones, Muscles, and Joints Activity
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
2 days
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Year
2006
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Human Body Series - Bones, Muscles, and Joints

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This Human Body Series - Bones, Muscles, and Joints activity also includes:
  • The Big Story on Bones
  • The Facts About Broken Bones
  • Your Multitalented Muscles
  • Strains and Sprains are a Pain
  • Muscles
  • Bones
  • Muscles Quiz
  • Bones Quiz
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Strengthen understanding of the musculoskeletal system with a structured lesson! Begin with a discussion of bones, joints, and muscles. Have small groups read assigned articles and watch videos to gather information and then write a radio commentary of how the body parts work in a sports action. Finally, learners label a diagram of the internal structure of a bone. Pick and choose from the large selection of hip resources what would be most appropriate for your learners. Note that this review retains titles for the original articles, but includes Internet addresses for the most up-to-date links.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the muscular system, human body systems, the skeletal system

Additional Tags

muscular system, skeletal system, science

Pros

  • Clearly written instructions, a worksheet, and a quiz are provided
  • Links to articles and videos have been updated since the publishing of the teacher's guide
  • Attractive websites engage youngsters

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.3.1 RI.3.2 RI.3.4 RI.4.1 RI.4.2 RI.4.3 RI.5.1 RI.5.2 RI.5.4

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