In this biology trivia activity, students write short answers to 101 questions about animal classification, human anatomy, animal facts, and attributes of organisms.

Students examine the different characteristics of bugs in their local area. They take characteristics of bugs they have observed and create their own new insect. They draw their new bug and share it with the class.

Young scholars brainstorm definitions for posture writing their responses in web format. They then will demonstrate their idea of correct posture while sitting. Then students will stand and demonstrate correct posture when standing.

Students explore several parts of the body system in the eight lessons of this unit. Through several hands-on activities, the skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory and nervous systems are observed.

Students take a close examine animals' skeletons to see how their pelvis and femur work together for movement. By investigating their skeletons students discover the placement and functions of our own bodies. They use owl pellets in this...

In this skeletal system worksheet, students complete a crossword about the skeletal system. Students insert 14 words into the crossword. An answer key is provided.

In this human tissue instructional activity, students read about the 4 different tissue types in the body. Students read 4 pages about the types.

In this English dictation worksheet, young scholars take dictation from a passage concerning health.

In this ESL holiday worksheet, students read 2 paragraphs about World Kidney Day, then complete a variety of comprehension word activities related to the article. Page is on a site with links to additional activities.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] You can help keep your bones and skeletal system healthy by eating well and getting enough exercise. Weight-bearing exercises help keep bones strong. Learn more...

By the end of this section, you will be able to explain the forces exerted by muscles; state how a bad posture causes back strain; discuss the benefits of skeletal muscles attached close to joints; and discuss various complexities in the...

The anatomy of the musculoskeletal system and what the bones, muscles and joints do in our bodies are explained. Interactive diagrams show the internal structure of a bone, and how muscles and joints work together. Major disorders of the...

This article from Family Doctor.org provides in depth terminology and helpful diagrams. This site has links to related articles to learn more about the musculoskeletal system.

From a chapter on Statics and Torque in a Physics textbook. This section of the chapter provides an in-depth discussion of forces and torque in the human body. We learn about muscular force, the importance of posture in preventing back...

Learn about human bones and how to keep them healthy.

This site provides information regarding the classification of joints. A joint, also called an articulation, is any place where adjacent bones or bone and cartilage come together to form a connection.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about common surgeries a teenager might need including: bone and joint surgery, appendectomy, and the removal of wisdom teeth. A question sheet is available to help students build...

Learn here about the bones of the upper limb. The upper limb is divided into three regions. These consist of the arm, located between the shoulder and elbow joints; the forearm, which is between the elbow and wrist joints; and the hand,...

This detailed article on bones provides a diagram of the skeletal system, advice to keep bones healthy, and links to further related information. User has option to view Shockwave or non-Shockwave version of this website.

Fibrous joints are explained here. At a fibrous joint, the adjacent bones are directly connected to each other by fibrous connective tissue, and thus the bones do not have a joint cavity between them.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Recognize the different skeletal joints in the body and understand their function.

Growing up is something that most kids can't wait to do. As you grow up, you might experience growing pains. Use this site to learn more about the reasons for growing pains and what to do about them.

This lesson covers the topic of human bones and joints. Students learn about the skeleton, the number of and types of bones in the body, and how outer space affects astronauts' bones. Students also learn how to take care of their bones...