KS3 Skeletal System

LO: Today we are going to study and explore the human skeleton so that we can identify parts of the skeletal system and their function

AFL To know if bones are alive, make blood, protect the body, help with movement, and to support the body.
Worksheet answers, random selection and rotating around class to get answers to blanks. Opportunities for students to show prior knowledge.

Equipment : skeleton model

Starter:Crossword of bone names.
Then ask if they can guess.
Skeleton model to give clues.

MAIN ACTIVITY
Show objectives and get pupils to write objectives
Show keywords - allow them to copy down.
Give all pupils sticky notes to label Skeleton as best they can together.
Label skeleton diagram as best they can.
Go through diagram on slide, asking for volunteers who might know the parts. Give clues and help pronunciation. Consolidate + paste in notebooks

Ask if bones are living?
Mini discussion w/elbow partner - yes /no?
Explanation of inside of a bone with marrow that makes blood

Brief mention of Ligaments and tendons (covered more in joints section)
Fill in 2nd worksheet about function of the skeleton
Feedback on sheet / correct with answers on slide

Summary/Takeaway Question/Plenary:

Broken bones - can they heal? (c/f bones alive, growing etc)