1. Pasta Horse Large Animal Skeletal Systems Lab+
Objective: Understand the anatomical structure of production animals and how skeletal features correspond to movement & agility.

2. Resource List Pasta-various shapes/sizes
Glue-be careful, it’s hot and will burn
Pipecleaners, straws
“Googly” eyes
Plates
Adhesive labels
Other “creative resources” of your choice

3. Task Choose a production animal to create a 3D skeletal system of.
Examine skeletal drawings (textbook, copy from internet, etc.) looking at multiple views
Evaluate provided pasta shapes
Construct frame of the animal making it as lifelike and comprehensive as possible.
Label skeletal structure

4. Basic Scoring Guide
Correctness of Form (does it resemble your animals skeletal system/shape?)
Keep in mind proportion and SCALE
Examine the flexibility of the species
Bone Mastery – label at least 20 different bones and the 6 regions of the skeleton
Show creativity and eye appeal
Show stability in your skeleton (it should support its self)

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