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Introduction to the human skeleton and muscles

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The human skeleton: support

I can explain how the skeleton supports the human body.

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1 Video

The human skeleton: protection

I can describe how our bones provide protection, with some examples.

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2 Quizzes
1 Video

Bone length: plan and do

I can plan and carry out an investigation to find out if bones grow as we get older.

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2 Quizzes
1 Video

Bone length: review

I can use my results to look for patterns in data, and write a conclusion about bone length.

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1 Worksheet
2 Quizzes
1 Video

Animal skeletons

I can compare and group vertebrate animals based on their skeleton.

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1 Video

Animals without bones

I can compare and group invertebrate animals, based on the structure of their bodies.

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1 Video

Muscles for movement

I can explain why humans have muscles

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2 Quizzes
1 Video

Muscle strength: plan (non-statutory)

I can plan a simple test to investigate muscle strength in humans.

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1 Video

Muscle strength: do and review (non-statutory)

I can carry out and review an investigation into muscle strength.

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1 Video

Improving muscle strength (non-statutory)

I can design a fitness circuit to improve muscle strength.

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2 Quizzes
1 Video

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