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The human skeleton
I can describe the role of the human skeleton in support, protection and making blood cells.
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- Year 7
The human skeleton
I can describe the role of the human skeleton in support, protection and making blood cells.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The human body contains a skeleton made up of bones.
- A joint is where two or more bones meet.
- The skeleton supports the body and provides protection for organs and tissues.
- Bones are made of living tissue made up of cells.
- Red and white blood cells are made in the bone marrow.
Keywords
Bone - Bones are living tissues that are made up of cells.
Skeleton - The skeleton is made up of bones. It provides support, protection and movement.
Joint - A joint is where two or more bones meet.
Tissue - A tissue is a group of similar cells working together for the same function.
Red blood cell - Red blood cells carry oxygen around the body.
Common misconception
Bones are not living; bones are not made up of cells.
This lesson explores the idea that bone is a tissue made up of cells, and that it is living (because it can heal).
Models of the skeleton and organs can be used to increase engagement.
Teacher tip
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following are parts of the human skeleton?
Which of the following are parts of the human skeleton?
eye
muscle
Q2.Which type of material is the human skeleton made from?
Which type of material is the human skeleton made from?
Q3.The skeleton provides ________ for organs inside the body.
The skeleton provides ________ for organs inside the body.
tissues
bones
blood
Q4.Which of the following are living tissues?
Which of the following are living tissues?
Heart
Lungs
Q5.Match the item to its description.
Match the item to its description.
Q6.All living organisms are made up of cells. Starting with cell, put the parts in order of increasing size.
All living organisms are made up of cells. Starting with cell, put the parts in order of increasing size.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? Bone is made up of cells.
True or false? Bone is made up of cells.
False
Q2.Select the reasons why we need a skeleton?
Select the reasons why we need a skeleton?
To keep the body in a fixed position.
To make skin cells.
Q3.Who is correct?
Who is correct?
Sam: "Bone is non-living because it is just for structure."
Laura: "Bone is dead because it no longer grows."
Lucas: "Bone is made of cells but it is not alive."
Q4.Bones are living and need glucose and for respiration.
Bones are living and need glucose and for respiration.
Q5.Inside bone we find bone .
Inside bone we find bone .
Q6.Select the substances that are made by bone marrow?
Select the substances that are made by bone marrow?
oxygen
muscle cells
skin cells
