OpenStax
Open Stax: Development of the Appendicular Skeleton
Learn here about the development of the appendicular skeleton - the appendicular skeleton arises from mesenchyme, a type of embryonic tissue that can differentiate into many types of tissues, including bone or muscle tissue.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Bone Structure
In this site we examine bone structure. Examine bone cells, markings, tissues and various types of bones.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Bone Formation and Development
This learning module explains bone formation and development. Learn about cartiage, intramembranous ossification, endochondral ossification and bone remodeling.
OpenStax
Open Stax: Bones of the Lower Limb
Learn here all about the bones that make up the lower limb: the thigh, leg and foot.
Curated OER
Kids Health: Bones, Muscles, and Joints
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.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What a Pain! Kids and Growing Pains
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.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Exploring Bone Mineral Density
In this activity, students will explore two given websites to gather information on Bone Mineral Density and how it is measured. They will also learn about X-rays in general, how they work and their different uses, along with other...
Other
The Royal Tyrrell Muesum
This site includes exhibits of the museum, school programs, public programs, research and resources, etc.
Inner Body
Innerbody: Skeletal System
This site has a skeleton with points to click on. Each click brings up information on that part in a separate window. If the windows are resized next to each other, it's point, click, and read.
Inner Body
Innerbody: Interactive Skeletal System (Posterior View)
This site has a skeleton with points to click on. Each click brings up information on that bone in a separate window. If the windows are resized next to each other, it's point, click, and read.
eSkeletons
E Skeletons Project
Funded by the National Science Foundation, the eSkeletons Project provides interactive views of bones. Various menus allow you to review the bones of the human skeleton and compare them to the bone structures of nine primates.
Utah Education Network
Uen: Hinges Are a Part of You
In this lesson, students will learn about the joints in their bodies. Pipe cleaners will be used to simulate how joints work.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Health Sciences: Functions of Bone
Created to teach students of the 21st century, SOPHIA is bringing the 7 functions of the bone straight to your fingertips. Become the commander of your own learning experiences as you take part in this interactive lesson.
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...
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Skeletons and Bones at Enchanted Learning
In this Enchanted Learning site, teachers and students will find great skeleton crafts, activities, and printouts.
Other
Bones and Skeletal System
This thorough site delves into the structure of the bone, the main bones in the human skeleton (definition and pictures), and a comparison of the male and female pelvis.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Everyday Learning
Learning does not take place only in the classroom. Learning occurs naturally, every day! This KET collection uses original animation and wonderful, visual images to introduce basic concepts of math, science, social studies, art, and...
British Council
British Council: Learn English Kids: Make a Skeleton [Pdf]
Cut out the parts and fasten them together to make a skeleton.
Biology 4 kids
Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Skeletal Systems
Take this ten-question review quiz over the skeletal systems of animals. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Biology: The Musculoskeletal System Posttest
Test your knowledge over the musculoskeletal system with this five multiple-choice question posttest.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Biology: The Musculoskeletal System Pretest
See what you know about the musculoskeletal system with this five multiple-choice question pretest.
University of Washington
University of Washington: Osteoporosis and Bone Physiology
This site, from the University of Washington, is designed to educate physicians and patients about osteoporosis and bone physiology.
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
Serc: Investigating Joints: Naming and Identifying Joints in the Human Body
For this investigation, students will study joints by comparing mechanical devices to living joint movement to understand how different kinds of joints work. Students will also determine where these joints are located in the body....
University of Texas at Austin
E Fossils: Juvenile Modern Homo Sapiens [Pdf]
This life-sized printout will help students learn about the human skeleton and identify some of the important bones of the human body.