Human Body: The Skeletal System

Introduction

 

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Introduction

 

This Webquest is made for students who want to learn about the Skeletal System and its functions.

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If so let's start, let's learn about the Skeletal System!

Our Key Concept 2 is: The Skeletal System is made of bone and has functions.(3.L.1.1)

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There are many bones to learn about in our body, there are 206 bones total. But when you are born you are born with 300! 

 

 

 

Task
  • By the end of this WebQuest you will be able to:

1.  Name some bones of the human body.

2.  Describe the function of 4 bones in the human body.

3.  Draw and label minimum 6 bones of the human body.

 

this human body model project is fun to print and use for kids to make their own skeleton

 

Pictures taken from:https://www.123homeschool4me.com/human-body-project/

4. Work with cooperation with a classmate.

 

 

 

 

Process

PROCESS:

You and your classmate will follow the next steps to create your own Skeletal System, labeling its bones names and some functions. Besides, you will include 1 fun fact about it.

Step 1:

Watch the next video about the Skeletal System.

Then practice this pictured vocabulary: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/skeleton/Skeleton_tutorial.htm

 

Step 2: Click and listen!

Check each of the functions of some of our bones. Click on each bone to hear the pronunciation and find out its function:

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/skeleton/Skeleton_tutorial.htm

 

Step 3:gamingPlay!

It's time to practice the names of the bones:

 http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/skeleton/Skeleton_game_1.htm

 

Step 4:Bitmoji ImageSing!

Now practice the functions of the bones: 

Just sing! 

 

Step 5: Filling the gaps!

Now try to fill each each bone according to its function.

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/skeleton/Skeleton_game_quiz.htm

 

Step 6: Fun facts!

Find fun facts about the Human Skeleton.

 

Step 7:

Now that you know the names of the bones of your skeletal system and its function:

With a partner you will create a life-size skeleton with labels.

1. Pick a partner

2. Gather materials:  "Life Size Human Body" worksheet, colored pencils, 5 foot length of butcher paper

3. One partner will lay on the paper

kids will trace their bodies on butcher paper to make their own my body project

4. The other partner will trace the student on the paper

5. Draw and label (at least 5 parts) an accurate skeleton using the videos and pictures to guide you

The Skeletal System: Hands-On Learning Resources from Starts At Eight. This is list of hands-on skeletal system activities, books, videos, and printables from teaching the skeletal system for all ages. Great homeschool activities such as Life Sized Human Skeletal Printable activity.

 

6. Describe the function of minimum 4 bones in the human body. You can write it down on a poster, a power point or any other technological tool (this must be approved by your teacher)

 

Step 8:

Get ready to present your Skeleton in class! 

Evaluation

Evaluation

This is how your work will be evaluated.

Life-Size Skeleton Beginning
1		 Developing
2		 Qualified
3		 Exemplary
4		 Score
 
           
Functions (4) 4 or more functions  3 functions 2 functions 0-1 function  
Labels (6) 6 or more labels are incorrect 4-5 labels are incorrect 2-3 labels are incorrect 0-1 labels are incorrect  

Spelling

 6 or more spelling errors 4-5 spelling errors 2-3 spelling errors 0-1 spelling errors  
           
Conclusion

Conclusion

Congratulations! Bitmoji Image

 

You have successfully completed this WebQuest. You were to learn about the major  bones in the human body, where they are located, and how they function and move. Now you have a basic understanding of the skeletal system!

Credits

References

Language Learning with Technology: Ideas for Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers) by Graham Stanley. ISBN-13: 978-1107628809ISBN-10: 1107628806

Human Body Project (2020, July 20). Retrieved from https://www.123homeschool4me.com/human-body-project/

Skeleton by Sheppard Software (2020, July 19). Retrieved  from http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/skeleton/Skeleton_tutorial.htm

The Skeletal System. Educational Video. (2020, July 19). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiBzCpg6vu8

 

 

 

Teacher Page

 Bitmoji Image I am Ms. Lopez and this is my first Webquest! 

 

Resources for ESL students:

Before you start with your project I would like you to check this vocabulary:

 

Listen: https://www.medicalspanish.com/medical-vocabulary/skeleton.html 

Medical Spanish Illustration: Skeletal System

Student Information for Genius Hour

Would you like to learn more about the Skeletal System?

1. Write one question you would like to know about the human body.

2. Show the question to your teacher

3. Use the next searcher https://www.kidzsearch.com/ and start your research. You can do it on a powerpoint, poster, create a song a poem or any other creative idea approved by teacher to present your information

*You can work this project in your morning work, anytime you finish an activity in class and it should e only worked in the classroom.