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OpenStax

Open Stax: Development of the Appendicular Skeleton

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Bone Structure

For Students 9th - 10th
In this site we examine bone structure. Examine bone cells, markings, tissues and various types of bones.
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Bone Formation and Development

For Students 9th - 10th
This learning module explains bone formation and development. Learn about cartiage, intramembranous ossification, endochondral ossification and bone remodeling.
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Bones of the Lower Limb

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn here all about the bones that make up the lower limb: the thigh, leg and foot.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: Bones, Muscles, and Joints

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
Curated OER

Kids Health: What a Pain! Kids and Growing Pains

For Students 3rd - 5th
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.
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Exploring Bone Mineral Density

For Teachers 9th - 10th
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...
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Website
Other

The Royal Tyrrell Muesum

For Students 9th - 10th
This site includes exhibits of the museum, school programs, public programs, research and resources, etc.
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Interactive
Inner Body

Innerbody: Skeletal System

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Interactive
Inner Body

Innerbody: Interactive Skeletal System (Posterior View)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Interactive
eSkeletons

E Skeletons Project

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Hinges Are a Part of You

For Teachers 1st - 2nd
In this lesson, students will learn about the joints in their bodies. Pipe cleaners will be used to simulate how joints work.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Health Sciences: Functions of Bone

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Unit Plan
OpenStax

Open Stax: Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones, and Bone Tissue

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Website
Enchanted Learning

Enchanted Learning: Skeletons and Bones at Enchanted Learning

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this Enchanted Learning site, teachers and students will find great skeleton crafts, activities, and printouts.
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Handout
Other

Bones and Skeletal System

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Everyday Learning

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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...
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Activity
British Council

British Council: Learn English Kids: Make a Skeleton [Pdf]

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Cut out the parts and fasten them together to make a skeleton.
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Biology 4 kids

Biology4 Kids: Quiz: Skeletal Systems

For Students 3rd - 8th
Take this ten-question review quiz over the skeletal systems of animals. Read more about each question after an incorrect answer is given.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Biology: The Musculoskeletal System Posttest

For Students 9th - 10th
Test your knowledge over the musculoskeletal system with this five multiple-choice question posttest.
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McGraw Hill

Glencoe: Biology: The Musculoskeletal System Pretest

For Students 9th - 10th
See what you know about the musculoskeletal system with this five multiple-choice question pretest.
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Website
University of Washington

University of Washington: Osteoporosis and Bone Physiology

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, from the University of Washington, is designed to educate physicians and patients about osteoporosis and bone physiology.
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Lesson Plan
Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Investigating Joints: Naming and Identifying Joints in the Human Body

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
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....
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Activity
University of Texas at Austin

E Fossils: Juvenile Modern Homo Sapiens [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
This life-sized printout will help students learn about the human skeleton and identify some of the important bones of the human body.