Students identify the cause of dental problems during pregnancy. They state when baby teeth form. They identify ways of keeping baby teeth healthy.

Fourth graders are given a scenario in the lesson that presents a problem that needs to be solved. They conduct research from multiple sources in order to gather information. This is used to contribute to possible solutions proposed by...

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 literacy worksheet, students find the words that are related to the concept of hormones that are the theme of the word search. New vocabulary is the focus of the puzzle.

In this foods worksheet, students complete a five question multiple choice online interactive worksheet about foods that we eat.

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...

This site, from the University of Washington, is designed to educate physicians and patients about osteoporosis and bone physiology.

Do you know which foods have lots of calcium for your bones? How do your bones and muscles work together? What are you doing to keep your muscles strong? Students are exposed to 10 activities that will help them address the...

Information, advice, activities, stories, and games about the importance of healthy bones for women and girls.

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.

Lesson plans and activities to encourage girls to get physically active and to snack on foods that make healthy bones. Gives basic facts about bones and relates how eating foods with calcium and vitamin D gives a person strong bones....

How does milk help maintain health? What nutrients are present in dairy products like milk, cheese, and yogurt? Find the answers to these questions and more.

[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the human skeleton and some of its stronger bones. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.

The NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases ~ National Resource Center provide patients, health professionals, and the public with an important link to resources and information on metabolic bone diseases. The mission of NIH ORBD~NRC...

Why is your grandmother always wondering if you are drinking enough milk? Our bones are made out of calcium, a mineral found in milk, and drinking milk can lead to strong healthy bones. What about other animals? What are their bones made...

Students will use this activity to determine what keeps our bones strong. Soaking the bones in vinegar will remove the calcium from the bones causing them to become soft and rubbery. Students will find that when we age, calcium is...

This article covers several different areas related to osteoporosis, including different disease types, risk factors, and prevention and treatment measures.

An introduction to the function of the skeletal system, including blood cell production and the importance of calcium.

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.

When someone's bones weaken they are said to have osteoporosis. Learn all about the different types, signs and symptoms, and how it is treated. Find out what you can do to prevent getting it as an adult.