KS3 ~ Year 7 ~ Movement: Muscles

This lesson is designed for the Activate KS3 Science Course, specifically Year 7 B1.2 Module on ‘Structure & Function of Body Systems’

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The lesson begins with a recap of the key terms learned over the last few lessons on the topics of the skeleton and joints, students need to match the structure to the correct function. This work can then be self-assessed using the answers provided.

Next, students will need to discuss the body muscle groups they already know of with their partner and then create a mind map of their ideas in their books. Students can then check their work against the answers revealed on the PowerPoint.

The next activity requires students to correctly label the diagram of the human body with the muscle groups and then identify the function of each muscle group from a list provided. The mark scheme for this task is included for students to mark and correct their work.

The next part of the lesson focuses on the antagonistic pairs of muscle. Students are shown a diagram of how biceps and triceps work together to either move the forearm upwards to downwards. After viewing the diagram and the explanation, students are asked to complete a fill-in-the-blank task to summarise this process. Their answers can be self-assessed using the PowerPoint presentation.

Lastly, students will complete a progress check in their books - this is a set of questions based upon what they have learned this lesson. This task can be self or peer assessed using the mark scheme provided.

The plenary task requires students to write three quiz questions to test their peers on what they have learned this lesson.

All resources are included at the end of the presentation. Thanks for looking, if you have any questions please let me know in the comments section and any feedback would be appreciated :)