Brian Jacobs
James Farley
Michelle Czarny
The Skeletal System
Skill Emphasis
(NHES): Core Concepts, Self –Management
Grade Level: 7th Grade
Content Area: Skeletal System
Content Descriptor
& Sub-Descriptor(s): Anatomy:
the bones of the body
Title of Lesson: Your
Skeletal System
PA Standard (Health & PE): 10.1.6. GRADE 6 B.
Identify and describe the structure and
function of the major body
systems: muscular / skeletal system
Curricular
Connections: Biology, Anatomy and Physiology
Adolescent Risk
Behavior (if applicable): N/A
Teaching With The End in Mind
o Students will be able to locate and name each bone we talk
about.
o Students will understand the importance of healthy bones
and joints.
Key Concept(s) to be Covered in Today’s
Lesson
o Function of skeletal system
o Definitions of bones, cartilage, joints, and ligaments
o Diseases affecting bones
o What can be treated with exercise
Behavioral Objective(s)
Cognitive = The students
will be able to recall the bones of the lower body, upper body, and skull
region.
Affective = The student
will respect the answers and opinions of other classmates during group
activity.
Psychomotor = The student
will attach Popsicle sticks to one hand and try to pick up various objects
which will show them the importance of joint use.
Introduction to the Lesson (Set
Induction):
How many of you have
ever broken a bone or sprained some part of your body? (Ask those with hands up what body part they
injured). 6.8 million Americans will
break a bone each year. On average, the
normal person will experience two broken bones in their lifetime. For those who have broken a bone, how many of
you know the proper name for the bone.
Bell Ringer (Instant Activity):
Bones, the support system of our bodies - We will show students a picture of a building that is
being held up by columns. The columns
support the building and we are going to relate the columns with our
bones. The skeletal system is the
framework for our bodies. We will ask
students how columns are similar to bones.
Content, Learning & Instructional Strategies:
Content
A. Your Skeletal System (Lecture, Q
&A)
Review these
questions on the power point.
o Ask students what makes up the skeletal system? Bones,
joints, ligaments, and cartilage.
o The five functions of the skeletal system are: supporting,
protecting, allowing bodily movement, producing blood cells for the body, and
storing minerals.
B. Bones of the system (Lecture,
Q&A)
o There are 206 bones in the body. Softer tissues and organs are attached to these
bones.
o Vital Organs are protected by the skeletal system. Ask students to give examples. Such examples are: brain is protected by
skull; heart and lungs are protected by sternum and rib cage.
o Bones that will be discussed are:
Skull – protects the brain.
Humerus – in the arm that runs from the
shoulder to the elbow.
Vertebra – runs the base of the cranium
until it reaches the back of pelvis.
Also protects the spinal cord.
Ulna and Radius- located along your
wrist. Ulna is on the pinky side and
radius is on the thumb side.
Femur- the thighbone.
Tibia and Fibula- also known as the
shank. Tibia is located on the inner
part of the leg. Runs down the knee to
the ankle and is also the stronger of the two leg bones. Fibula is located opposite of the tibia. More slender than the tibia.
C. Diseases of the bones (Student input)
o Osteoporosis- Makes your bones weak and more likely to
break. It is also called brittle bone
disease.
o Scoliosis- Causes side ways curve of your backbone. These curves will often be “S” or “C”
shaped. This may be caused from poor
poster by not standing up straight and slouching.
o Arthritis- Swelling in the joints causing pain and
stiffness and also makes it hard for you to move.
D.
Joints, Cartilage, and Ligaments (Activity/ Lecture)
Activity: Students will attach Popsicle sticks to the front
of their fingers using pipe cleaners.
Use a partner to help if needed.
We will ask them to do simple activities such as write their names, tie
shoe, and pick up certain objects such as coins, chalk, and a book. The class will then be asked to write a short
reflection on which task was the hardest and easiest to perform, if it was
difficult to perform daily activities with the use of joints or lack of. Finally, we will ask a few students to share
their experience with the class.
o Four types of joints are: ball and socket, hinge, pivot,
gliding. We will show pictures of the
different types of joints.
o Cartilage – provides cushioning and absorbs shock. Found between bones and tendons.
o Ligaments – connect bone to bone.
Learning Activity(ies):
-
Bones, the support system of our bodies - We will show students a picture of a building that is
being held up by columns. The columns
support the building and we are going to relate the columns with our
bones. The skeletal system is the
framework for our bodies. We will ask
students how columns are similar to bones.
-
Activity: Students will
attach Popsicle sticks to the front of their fingers using pipe cleaners. Use a partner to help if needed. We will ask them to do simple activities such
as write their names, tie shoe, and pick up certain objects such as coins, chalk,
and a book. The class will then be asked
to write a short reflection on which task was the hardest and easiest to
perform, if it was difficult to perform daily activities with the use of joints
or lack of. Finally, we will ask a few
students to share their experience with the class.
-
Crossword puzzle: At the end of class we will hand out crossword puzzles
for the class to complete. This will be
their assessment. In order to complete
the puzzle, students must be able to answer the questions on the sheet.
-
Final Thoughts/Conclusion to the Lesson
-
Q & A session for
reviewing the parts of the skeletal system
·
How many bones will
the average American break in their lifetime?
·
What are the four
types of joints and give examples of each one?
·
Name the three bone
diseases one may develop.
·
What are the five
functions of the skeletal system?
Classroom
Management & Materials
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Classroom Materials
o Handouts/Worksheets:
·
The Skeletal system
bell ringer
·
Crossword puzzle
Other Materials:
·
Power point
presentation
·
Paper
·
Pens / pencils
·
Internet
·
Projector w/
projector screen
·
Popsicle sticks
·
Pipe cleaners
Classroom
Management
-
The class room will
be set up as follows:
The student’s desks will be set up so that
they can see us, the teachers, the chalk board, and the power point
screen.
Students will be asked to raise their
hands before answering any questions.
Content References
•
Bone Diseases.
Retrieved April 22, 2009, from National Library of Medicine Web site: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/bonediseases.html\
•
Mediniche, Inc. .
Retrieved April 23, 2009, from Fractures Web site: http://www.mediniche.com/fracture.html
•
Skeletal System.
Retrieved April 22, 2009, from Ideas for Teaching Web site: http://www.proteacher.org/c/393_Skeletal_System.html
•
Types of Joints.
Retrieved April 22, 2009, Web site: http://preventdisease.com/fitness/fundament/articles/types_of_joints.html
•
Activity Reference(s)
Bellringer 94 - The
Skeletal System. Retrieved April 24, 2009, from Bellringer 94 Web site: http://phs.matsuk12.us/departments/science/berntsen/07%20Biology/Chapter%2032/Transparencies/Bellringer/Integumentary%20Skeletal%20and%20Muscular%20Systems%202.pdf
PuzzleMaker. Retrieved April 22, 2009,
from Discovery Education Web site: http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/
