Curated OER
The Musculoskeletal System The Muscoskeleton System
Students research the Internet on physical fitness and sports. In this physical fitness report lesson students write a report on an athlete of their choice.
Curated OER
Human Anatomy- How Do We Move?
Learners examine the muscular system. In this muscular system lesson, students first draw a realistic representation of their leg or arm bones. Learners do several activities to attach these bones to "joints" with string to simulate the...
Curated OER
Scientific Measurement Exercise
Students measure irregularly shaped bones, once using a variety of measurement methods and tools, and then again using standard conventions and metric tape measures. They explore firsthand that standardizing data collection makes...
Curated OER
Protection, Support, and Locomotion
In this human body activity, students will review 5 terms associated with the skin by filling in the blank. Then students will read 14 statements about the human skeleton and muscles and determine if its true or false.
Other
Southern California Orthopedic Institute
This resource provides information about orthopedics and related topics.
Read Works
Read Works: Twist and Shout
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text on how young athletes can prevent knee injuries. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Biology: Human Skeletal System
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Introduces the skeletal system by discussing the structure and function of bones.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Life Science: 11.7 Bone Health
Learn about human bones and how to keep them healthy.