Exploring the Skeletal System
6th GradeScience45 min
Learning Objective
I can identify the major bones in the human skeletal system.
Lesson Flow
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Skeletal System
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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The skeletal system includes bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage.
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The two main divisions of the human skeleton are the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.
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Osteoblasts are cells that make bone, while osteoclasts are cells that break down bone during bone remodeling.
Practice
8 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Name three major bones in the human body and describe where they are located.”
Teacher Guide
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