1. Them Bones L Obj- what are the functions of the skeleton? DO NOW: What would it be like if we didn’t have a skeleton?

2. Starter

3. Ask the 8-ball! unlikely

4. Ask the 8-ball! Q1. Which of the following bones will you find in the human body? tail bone elbow bone nose bone tail bone

5. Ask the 8-ball! Q2. Where would you find the smallest bones in your body? ankle wrist ears

6. Ask the 8-ball! Q3. There are 7 bones in a human’s neck. How many are there in a giraffe’s neck? 7 15 27 7

7. Ask the 8-ball! Q4. How many bones are there in an adult human body 156 206 more than 406 206

8. Ask the 8-ball! Q5. Some Tibetan priests use skulls as cups. How much liquid do they hold? 500ml 1.5 litres 3 litres 1.5 litres

9. Outcomes… Recall some of the bones that make up the skeleton State the main functions of the skeleton Describe the main functions of the skeleton Explain how some animal’s bones are different to our own

10. Bones have scientific names. For example the skull is known as the cranium and the breastbone is known as the sternum Think, Pair, Share How many bones can you name ?

12. Task Label the skeleton with the correct words Cranium, patella, clavicle, sternum, humerus, radius, femur, tibia, ribcage, spine, ulna, fibula

13. cranium clavicle sternum ribcage humerus ulna radius spine femur patella tibia fibula

14. http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zpk q7ty/revisionhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/education/guides/zpk q7ty/revision Find suitable clip on function of skeleton and ask class to name them after having watched

15. Skeleton The skeleton has four main functions: support – provides a framework which supports the body movement – muscles attach to the skeleton and cause movement when they contract protection – protects many vital organs making blood cells

16. Making blood cells There are different kinds of blood cells, including: red blood cells, which carry oxygen around the body in the blood white blood cells, which are involved in destroying harmful microorganisms in your body These cells are made in the bone marrow. This is soft tissue inside our larger bones which is protected by the hard part of the bone which surrounds it.

17. Task Complete the comprehension worksheet- Answers in FULL sentences Write a paragraph to explain the main functions of the skeleton. Give examples and use the scientific names for the bones. Why might humans have very dense, strong bones filled with marrow while other animals, like birds, have hollow bones that contribute less to body functions? What is the value in this?

18. Plenary-X-Rays Which organ does this protect? Other than protect, name another function of the skeleton

19. X-Rays Where in the body is this? Can you name one of these bones?

20. X-Rays Where in the body is this? What is the scientific name?

21. X-Rays How many different bones can you name?

22. X-Rays What is the name of the bone this person has broken?