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Human Skeleton Anatomy Activity WorksheetHuman Skeleton Anatomy Activity Worksheet
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Ask a Biologist
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5th - 10th
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Duration
30 mins
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Independent Practice
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Human Skeleton Anatomy Activity

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Young biologists piece together the puzzle of the human body with this simple anatomy worksheet. Presented with a picture of the human skeleton, learners are challenged with the task of correctly identifying the 27 bones indicated on the diagram.

621 Views 509 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

the skeletal system, anatomy, animal anatomy, skeletons, bones

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Assign this worksheet as an in-class or homework exercise during a biology unit on the human skeleton
  • Differentiate the assignment by providing some students with a word bank of bone names to choose from
  • Extend learning by having the class explore the different activities on the website listed on the worksheet

Pros

  • The included skeleton diagram clearly indicates which bones students must identify
  • A link to an interactive website is provided on the worksheet
  • Accompanying the worksheet is an answer key

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.5.4 L.5.6 L.6.6 L.7.6 L.8.6 L.9-10.6 RST.6-8.4 RST.9-10.4

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