Exploring the Skeletal System
Grade 6th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can identify the major bones in the human skeletal system.
Warm-Up Video
Amoeba Sisters · 9:05
Skeletal System
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The skeletal system includes bones, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage.
- 2
The two main divisions of the human skeleton are the axial skeleton and the appendicular skeleton.
- 3
Osteoblasts are cells that make bone, while osteoclasts are cells that break down bone during bone remodeling.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Name three major bones in the human body and describe where they are located.”
Teacher Guide
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