Humans are vertebrates Humans have a skeleton and

Humans are vertebrates Humans have a skeleton and we are vertebrates. Lets play a game to see what you already know about the human skeleton.

This game is called “Five Lives” because each time you make a mistake you lose a life. Once you have lost all five of your lives, you are out. Some questions are easy and some are hard. Just give each question your best guess.

Each question has 2 possible answers: one on the left and one on the right. You must choose which you think is correct and move to that position. If you are wrong, you lose a life! Count the lives you have lost by holding up fingers in front of you. Hold up one finger for each life lost. If the whole class is out, then everyone is back in again! Let’s begin!

Humans are … Invertebrates Vertebrates

The word Vertebrate comes from the word vertebrae which means … Backbone or spine Pelvis or hips

An adult human skeleton has… 206 bones 106 bones

Bones are strong and … Heavy Light

Calcium in the diet helps keep bones strong and healthy. Calcium is found in… Proteins Dairy foods

The skeleton is a frame of bones that gives the body support. It also gives protection. The brain is protected by the … Skull Pelvis

The rib cage protects … The stomach and bowel The heart and lungs

Bones can be photographed using Xbox Imaging X-rays

The longest bone in the body is the thigh bone. Its real name is … The femur The tibia

The place where two bones meet is called a … Junction Joint

There are different types of joint in the body. The knee moves backwards and forwards. This type is called a … Hinge joint Bend joint

A ball and socket joint allows movement in every direction. This type of joint is found in … The shoulder and hip The elbow and wrist

So the skeleton is a frame of bones that gives the body support, protection and also … Momentum Movement

End of Game How many did you know? Now that you are more familiar with the human skeleton your next activity is to label a skeleton on your worksheet. Your key vocabulary is at the bottom of the sheet to help you spell some of the trickier words.