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Grade 3, Science Std 6: Identify structures and functions of the muscular and skeletal systems of the human body.

Lesson Plans: Systems of the Human Body Students will understand that there are different systems within the body and that they work independently and together to form a functioning human body. My Body: The Inside Story List of lesson plans on each of the systems of the human body Bones, Bones, and More Bones Students will be able to describe the functions of bones in the human body and be able to describe the make up of a bone; recognize that hollow bones have more strength; comprehend that the depletion of calcium in bones causes them to become weak and describe what the backbone is made up of. Human Body Students will identify various human body parts and the functions of these parts within the larger system. Muscular System This unit of three lessons looks at the use of muscles and describes strength, endurance, and flexibility. Skeletal System This unit has seven skeletal system activities

Resources: Human Anatomy Online Interactive models of the various systems of the body Mr. Bones Students will drag the bones together to complete the skeleton. Body Basics List of experiments on the body Make a Neuron Students will have various ways to create neurons. The Broken Bone Easy to read article about how broken bones heal. This way to my body Click on the parts of the body to get information Ourselves & Our Bodies Links to interactive games and resources How the Body Works Click on the icon and engage in an online activity describing the systems of the body. Science Online A must see! Great site for links to Blueprint Skills, Lesson Plans, Topical Sites, Interactive Websites for Students and Worksheets Science Clips You will find an alphabetical list of science interactive movie clips. The Human Skeletal System This website has interactive graphics for the skeletal system Body Systems This website has interactive activities for body systems. Suggestions for English Language Learners (ELLs): (E/B=Entering/Beginning, D=Developing, E=Expanding) E/B: Students will construct a model of the skeletal (or muscular) systems and label them; D: ...and will use descriptive sentences to describe the function of each organ; E: ...and will write a narrative explaining the interdependence between organs.
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