1. Do Now
Directions: Read each statement below and write out TRUE or FALSE is the space provided.
If the statement is FALSE – correct it! (1 points each)
FALSE – medial The sternum bone is lateral to the humerus bone.
FALSE – superior The fermur bone inferior to the Achilles tendon.
TRUE The ulnar bone is proximal to the carpal bones.
FALSE – superior The scapula bones are inferior to the pelvis bone.

2. Reading: Introduction to the Skeletal System
Directions: Read and annotate ON YOUR OWN. Use your prior knowledge to identify which statement is True or False.
Write TRUE or FALSE in the blanks provided.

3. Welcome to the Skeletal System Unit
Prior knowledge – I already know that bones support the human body.
Directions: Watch the video below. Answer question 1 on your whiteboards!
What do you THINK (opinion) happens to the bones of astronauts when they travel in space. Support your claim.

4. Notes: The Skeletal System

5. Notes: The Skeletal System
Directions: Turn to the next blank page in your notebook…
GLUE THIS PICTUE IN!

6. Notes: The Skeletal System
Functions of the Skeletal System
Bone Structure (general)
Bone Development

7. Notes: The Skeletal System
Two Major divisions
Axial Skeleton
(protects brain, spinal cord, internal organs)
Appendicular Skeleton
(used for locomotion/movement)

8. Notes: The Skeletal System

9. FUNCTIONS OF THE SKELETAL SYSTEM
Support
Shape
Protection
Storage
Creation
Movement

10. Shape The shape of your bones determine the shape of your FACE.
Something interesting… humans with more symmetrically aligned faces are found to be more attractive. Why?
“you’ve got great bones!”

12. Protection
Some bones protect important organs such as your brain, eyes and spinal cord.
True/False?
You have bones in your inner ears

13. STORAGE
All bones store minerals such as calcium and some bones store fat.

14. Creation YES! Your bones contain blood cell factories!
Your bones produce red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets in the bone marrow.

15. MOVEMENT
Bones help your body to move by providing an attachment for muscles.
What type of muscle tissue is attached to bones?

17. Checking for Understanding #1
Your body is organized into two major divisions and .

18. Checking for Understanding #2
Your body’s skeletal system holds you up against the force of .

19. Checking for Understanding #3
Two functions of bones are to store such as calcium and produce red blood cells in the

20. VIDEO: The Skeletal System (8 min)
Directions: With a PARTNER…
Read the following TRUE FALSE before the video!