U3 L2: The Skeletal System

Unit 3 Lesson 2

The Skeletal System: Axial Bones

I can answer comprehension questions about the body's skeletal system and axial bones. (RI.3.1)

Open Ended

Share something you already know about the

Skeletal System!

Poll

Based on Dr. Wellbody's introduction, what do you think the skeletal system is about?

• how many layers of skin we have

• the bones inside our body

• how strong our muscles are

Multiple Choice

What do skeletal bones do?

• They give your body strength.

• They give your body shape.

• They give your body nerves.

Multiple Choice

According to the text, how many bones do you have in your body?

• 100 bones

• 62 bones

• 200 bones.

• 1,000 bones

Open Ended

Read page 6 to yourself. When you are done reading, type your answer to the question below:

What does the skull, or cranium, do?

​Before reading, find pelvis and vertebrae in the glossary and read their definitions.

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Let's read page 7 to learn what the spinal column is and what it does.

Before reading, find sternum, organs, shoulder blade, and scapula in the glossary and read their definitions.

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As we read, listen for the function of the rib cage.

Multiple Choice

The shoulder blade is also called the ________.

• scapula

• organ

• sternum

• collar

Multiple Choice

What text feature is this an example of?

• chart

• diagram

• map

• heading

Read page 9 by yourself to find where the tibia and fibula are located.

Let's Play ​"Simon Says"!

​Skeletal System Edition

Multiple Choice

Comprehension Check!

Which set of bones protects your brain?

• the head

• the scapula

• the cranium/skull

• the helmet

Multiple Choice

Comprehension Check!

What bone is in between your ribs, in the middle of your chest?

• your sternum

• your scapula

• your cranium

Multiple Choice

Comprehension Check!

Which bones are shaped like triangles behind your rib cage?

• your spinal cord

• the scapula (shoulder blades)

• your skull