1. The Skeleton Learning Objectives Level 3 – Describe the structure of the skeleton Level 4 – Describe the 5 functions of the skeleton Level 5 – State what bones of the skeleton protect, support or help us move Keywords Skeleton, Shape & Support, Movement, Production, Blood Cells, Protection

2. How many bones can you name? Cranium Clavicle Humerus Radius Femur Fibula Tibia Ulna Vertebral Column Rib Cage Sternum (Spine) Patella

4. The Skeletal System

6. Protection Support Movement Cranium To know the functions of the skeletal system

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

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

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

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

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

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

13. Protection Support Movement Ulna

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

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

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

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

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