Human Body Systems Part 2 Skeletal System Unit

This unit includes 7+ lessons (50 minutes each) and 13 pages of printable work bundles. The Work Bundles have students fill-in critical notes, conduct exciting hands-on activities such as building a biomechanical hand, working hinge joint, answer questions, includes games, built-in quizzes, and much more. The work bundles chronologically follow the detailed and interactive set of slideshows. A Quiz Game concludes the unit for a great review and additional assessment. Answer Keys, materials list, video links, crosswords, built-in quizzes, and much more are provided. Everything you need to run a fantastic learning experience is provided. Everything arrives in editable format if you want add in your own slides and activities, and the slideshows and work bundles can easily be converted into Google Slides / docs for friendly Google Classroom learning.

This PowerPoint begins with a picture of a pancake and reference that this is you without a skeletal system. The three types of bone cells are addressed in a step by step process and color coded text makes following simple for the students. A question about the number of bones in an adult human is presented and then answered. How bones form from cartilage is addressed and students are asked to feel their nose and ears to get a feel for the difference b/t the two. The functions of the skeletal system are described in a step by step process and the concept Form Follows Function addressed. A neat series of slides follow that has the students try and guess the animal only looking at the skeleton. A picture of the actual animal follows. The function of protection gets some special treatment and students compare the rib cage to a shark cage and also learn how the skull protects the brain. TBI Traumatic Brain Injury is addressed and link to a video. Another link to video of a crash test with and without seat belts. The message is very clear. Students learn about bone marrow and its role. Student learn to identify yellow (fat) and red (blood) marrow. Students learn about compact and spongy bone and learn to identify b/t the two. Student learn with visuals the categories of bones and then go through a series of challenges to correctly identify them. Color coded text and pictures unfold nicely here. A link to a video and skeleton song provided. Osteoporosis is described and students identify close-up of weakened bone tissue. Students then learn about tendons and ligaments (I addressed it here rather than the muscular system for an upcoming activity). After learning the two, students stand and make a T for Tendon and L (finger and thumb) for Ligament. A series of ten visual slides have the students using their skills and moving. A really neat activity has the students make a hinge joint with Popsicle sticks and elastics. They identify the bones, Ligaments,and Tendons, as they build a working arm. Directions and step by step visuals make this lab a snap. A review activity at the end has the students describe all the parts of the arm and skeletal system. After some more review and some links to some great virtual websites students partake in a smart board like activity. Teacher minimizes out of the slideshow and assists students on their computer by moving a jumbled pile of bones to create a human skeleton. Teacher controls the movement but I make my students go to the board and pretend to move the bones into position as I drag them. A few more great links are provided and then the major bones of the human body are addressed one at a time. A fantastic new activity has the students build a working biomechanical had out of straws, string, tape, and some sturdy paper. Step by step instructions with visuals make the construction process a snap. Student label the bones and tendons at the end as they get to move each finger and see how a hand works. A quiz at the end of the slideshow has the students name many common bones on the human body. The images are X-rays and the students need to name several bones that have colored outlines around them. The question is preview one last time before the answer is revealed so students can grade themselves and the teacher can check for understanding. The joints of the human body are addressed in step by step process. A series of slide relates the movement of these joints to common moving items. Students partake in a series of challenge questions here. Injuries such as fractures, sprains, and dislocations are addressed and again students need to answer a series of visuals questions after learning the terms. Answers are provided. The color coding and images are great. A series of hidden box games conclude this PowerPoint that have the students guess the hidden picture beneath some shapes. Each slide removes more of the shapes blocking the picture. This is a very interactive and engaging lesson that your students will enjoy.

Also included is a my TBI Traumatic Brain Injury Lesson and Interview / Reading with former NFL Player.

The PowerPoint presentation discusses the skull and its important role in protecting the brain. The protective layers just above the brain and are discussed with visuals. A neat demonstration shows the importance of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). A teacher places a raw egg in a bottle with lid and without any fluid (water). Teacher shakes the bottle and the egg breaks easily. Teacher repeats but this time adds fluid (water) and the egg is not damaged. This shows the importance of CSF fluid and sets up TBI Traumatic Brain Injury Well. TBI is discussed in a step by step process. Some slides discuss the importance of wearing seatbelts and helmets. A video link shows the impact of a crash test dummy with and without a seatbelt. An emotional link to a story of a teenager who is dealing with TBI is provided (just a few minutes). Many visuals of collisions and sports are provided with sound effects.

A link is provided to an NPR interview with former NFL Player Sean Morey from the Pittsburgh Steelers. Students can listen to the interview or read the interview. Teacher can copy and paste the FULL STORY. Link is enclosed. A worksheet is also provided that has the students answer WHO?, What Symptoms? Why is