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Third graders investigate the three main types of joints in their arms and legs that are in charge of movement.  In this human biology lesson, 3rd graders view x-rays online to see how different joints look, participate in exercises that allows different joint movements, and identify how each type of joint is accountable for movement based on a picture. 

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movement, the muscular system, human body systems, bones, joints

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bones, joints, movement, muscles, science
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Grade
3rd
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning
Year
2002
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