Curated OER
Forensics: Who Killed the Iceman?
Learners explore how archaeologist examine mummies. In this research based lesson, students work in groups to research two mummies and report their findings to the class through role-playing and using a model of the mummy.
Curated OER
Jumpy Dolls
Students are challenged to design and construct a jointed figure that moves in a motion something like jumping jacks when a string is pulled.
Curated OER
Health: The Skeleton with a Message
Learners identify human muscles and bones from a cardboard skeleton, named "Mr. Skelly." Using dialog balloons as props, the teacher holds up advice from Mr. Skelly, such as noting he drinks milk to keep his bones strong. The lesson...
Curated OER
Lungs: The Breathing Machine
Learners create a model of the lungs and diaphragm. In this breathing lesson, students create a model out of a plastic bottle and balloons. They see how the diaphragm helps to fill the lungs with air.
Curated OER
Body Systems in Action
Fifth graders, in groups, create a short skit that shows how body systems work together.
BioEd Online
Bio Ed Online: Arm Model
In the following lesson students are required to construct a model arm and learn how muscles and bones work together to achieve efficient movement.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones, and Bone Tissue
All of the organ systems of your body are interdependent, and the skeletal system is no exception. The food you take in via your digestive system and the hormones secreted by your endocrine system affect your bones. Even using your...
Open Curriculum
Open Curriculum: Muscular System
In this resource, students learn the major role of the muscular system, about muscle fibers, the role of ATP and calcium in muscle contraction, how muscles move bones, and how muscles respond to aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
Other
Zygote: Zygote Anatomy Collection
A 3D anatomical product that allows students to explore the muscles, bones, organs, skin, and blood vessels that compose the human body.