A muscle is a part of the body that pulls on bones to help us move.

Movement is when a person, animal, or object changes position.

Direction is the path taken by someone or something to reach a particular place.

A joint is the place where two bones meet.

Muscles for movement

Science

The human skeleton: support

The human skeleton: protection

Bone length: plan and do

Bone length: review

Animal skeletons

Animals without bones

Muscle strength: plan (non-statutory)

Muscle strength: do and review (non-statutory)

Improving muscle strength (non-statutory)

In The human skeleton and muscles unit, pupils learn that humans and some other animals have skeletons and muscles for support, protection and movement. In The human digestive system unit, they will build on this knowledge to describe the basic parts of the digestive system in humans

In the Human body parts unit, pupils learnt to describe and compare the structure of common animals and identify and name the basic parts of the human body. In this The human skeleton and muscles unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to identify and name some common bones in the human skeleton

This unit explores the role of skeletons and muscles in humans and other animals for support, protection, and movement. It involves setting up practical enquiries, making observations, measuring accurately, recording findings, and using results to draw conclusions and suggest improvements.

Introduction to the human skeleton and muscles

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Without {{}} to move our bones, we would not be be able to balance or even stand.

Only humans have muscles to help them balance, move and stand.

Most animals have muscles to help them balance, move and stand.

Plants have muscles to help them balance, move and stand.

Match the correct muscles to the action carried out.

Our body is made up of one big muscle which helps us balance and move.

Our body has many different muscles that help us balance and move.

Our body does not need muscles to help us balance and move.

A skeleton is made up of lots of bones that are all the same shape and size.

A skeleton is made up of lots of bones which are different shapes and sizes.

Which of these statements describes a skeleton?

An animal's body needs a skeleton to provide {{}} so that it can stay upright and keep its shape.

Match the body part to the bone which you will find there.

Match these things to identify whether they are living or non-living.

Which of these things can move by themselves?

Starter Quiz