Skeletal System Learning Objectives To be able to

Skeletal System Learning Objectives To be able to name and locate important bones in the skeletal system To know the functions of the skeletal system To be able to explain what makes bones strong

What is the skeleton for?

To know the functions of the skeletal system Protection

To know the functions of the skeletal system Support

To know the functions of the skeletal system Movement

To be able to name and locate important bones in the skeletal system

Skull Rib Cage Sternum (Breast bone) Vertebral Column (Spine) Clavicle (Collar bone) Humerus Radius Ulna (Shin bone) Tibia Fibula Femur To be able to name and locate important bones in the skeletal system

To know the functions of the skeletal system Protection Support Movement Skull

To know the functions of the skeletal system Protection Support Movement Clavicle

To know the functions of the skeletal system Protection Support Movement Sternum

To know the functions of the skeletal system Protection Support Movement Rib Cage

To know the functions of the skeletal system Protection Support Movement Vertebral Column

To know the functions of the skeletal system Protection Support Movement Humerus

To know the functions of the skeletal system Protection Support Movement Radius

To know the functions of the skeletal system Protection Support Movement Ulna

To know the functions of the skeletal system Protection Support Movement Femur

To know the functions of the skeletal system Protection Support Movement Tibia

To know the functions of the skeletal system Protection Support Movement Fibula

To know the functions of the skeletal system What do these bones protect? Skull Brain Sternum Heart and lungs Rib Cage Heart and lungs Vertebral Clumn Spinal cord Clavicle Nerve bundle

To be able to explain what makes bones strong At what age does half of our skeletal mass develop? Between 11 - 20 What vitamins and minerals are important for strong bones? Calcium and Vitamin D How much time is recommended to be out in the sun each week? 5 to 15 minutes - we get vitamin D from the sun What food or drink is important in making bones strong? Milk - has calcium and vitamin D What can help protect strong bones? Exercise - like walking and running