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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Fourth Grade Science: Life Science: The Skeletal System

For Students 4th - 5th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Discusses the components and functions of the skeletal system; the structure of bone, and how bones grow and develop; and the different types of joints, and how they...
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eBook
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: 11.6 Skeletal System

For Students 5th - 9th
Learn the function of the bones in the human skeletal system.
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Handout
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Biology: Skeletal System Study Guide

For Students 9th - 10th
Review the structure and function of the parts of the human skeletal system.
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Unit Plan
Other

Institute of Human Origins: Classifying Life

For Students 9th - 10th
In this exercise you will build two skeletons, one of an ape and one of a modern human being. The bones have been completely mixed up so its up to you to find the right fit. In this exercise you will learn about the unique...
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Online Course
Cosmo Learning

Cosmo Learning: Video: 3 D View of Human Male Anatomy

For Students 9th - 10th
A video animation with music exploring the workings of the female body. This 3D views allows you to get a glimpse of muscles, organs, and bone structure of the male body. Video shows you the network of veins and arteries of the body as...
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Handout
University of Wisconsin

Amphibians: Why Study Them?

For Students 9th - 10th
A basic description of why we study amphibians. This site contains an interesting three-dimensional reconstruction of a frog skeleton.
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Activity
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: O Logy: Stuff to Do: Drawing Dinosaurs

For Students 3rd - 8th
A tutorial on how to draw a realistic dinosaur starting from a picture of a skeleton.
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Website
Other

New Jersey Fossils: Duckbilled Dinosaur

For Students 9th - 10th
The duckbilled dinosaur was a type of hadrosaurus and existed in New Jersey in the Late Cretaceous Period. A few fossil specimens have been found in areas of New Jersey, with the very first partial skeleton being discovered in...
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Handout
Canadian Museum of Nature

Canadian Museum of Nature: Dinosaurs: Archaeopteryx Lithographica

For Students 3rd - 8th
Is it a feathered dinosaur, or the ancestor of birds? Find out about the Archaeopteryx lithographica whose fossil remains show feathers similar to that of a bird, and whose skeleton resembles that of a dinosaur.
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Lesson Plan
ArtsNow

Arts Now Learning: The Art of Anatomy [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th
In this lesson, 5th graders learn about value and draw a 7-tone value scale. They then observe and draw an area of a skeleton model on a 6x6-inch square, incorporating line, shape, and value. They color the negative space and add collage...
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Website
BBC

Bbc News: Science and Nature: 'Hobbit' Joins Human Family Tree

For Students 9th - 10th
Take a look at the newly found species called the 'hobbit' that lived 12,000 years ago on the Flores Island and that is said to be linked to humans.
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Activity
Other

Topics: Dia De Los Muertos in Mexico

For Students 3rd - 8th
This article explores the Mexican holiday "Day of the Dead." Learn about the traditions that surround this celebration.
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Website
A&E Television

History.com: The History of Halloween

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the origins and history of Halloween as well as traditions and superstitions of this holiday. Links to video clips are included.
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Website
Mex Connect

Dia De Muertos: The Dead Come to Life in Mexican Art

For Students 9th - 10th
To an outsider, Mexico's celebration for their dead loved ones seems a bit morbid. Discover Mexicans distinct view of the afterlife by reading the reaction of a French-Canadian woman visiting the country. Also includes information on...
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Activity
Biology Corner

Biology Corner: Anatomy: Skeletal System: Flash Cards

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Printable collection of drawings of bones in the human body, suitable for testing knowledge of particular structures.
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Unit Plan
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: X Rays

For Students 6th - 8th
Here's a really simple demonstration of a fluoroscope. There are links to more information about the uses of X-rays as well.
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Lesson Plan
Michigan Reach Out

Reach Out: What Is an Insect

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
A thorough lesson plan site that explores the definition and characteristics of an insect. Contains several informative links. Suggests a number of hands on activities.
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Lesson Plan
Other

Teaching Ideas for Primary Teachers: Science Ideas

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A great resource to discover fun new activities to use in your classroom. Activities are age-appropriate, and span several science topics.
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Lesson Plan
TES Global

Tes: Lord of the Flies by William Golding

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson plan base on William Golding's novel, Lord of the Flies, young scholars will write a literary analysis of the one of the book's favorite quotes.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Naming Bones

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart gives students practice naming bones.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Naming the Bones

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart allows the student to label diagrams by utilizing drag and drop. Drag the corner of the diagram to reveal a labeled diagram beneath to check your answers.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Skeletal System Notes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This Power Point presentation was converted to a flipchart for the purpose of describing the functions of the skeletal system.
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Interactive
Other

Clever Island: Dinosaurs

For Students Pre-K - 1st
This primary age website requires no reading to construct the jigsaw dinosaur puzzle out of six pieces. The instructions are all spoken by the cartoon characters. Children can then watch a cartoon where one character goes back in time...
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Lesson Plan
PE Central

Pe Central: Pe Lesson Ideas: Olympic Challenge

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students familiar with basketball, football, and hockey skills are ready to participate in a variety of "presidential physical fitness tests." These include the basketball shot, the football toss, the floor hockey shot, and more.

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