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BONES

BONES

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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NGSS
MS-ESS1-1, MS-ESS1-2, MS-ESS2-5

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Standards-aligned

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Megan McKeon

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11 Slides • 10 Questions

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Vocabulary

Cartilage: A tough, flexible tissue that lines joints and gives structure to the nose, ears, larynx, and other parts of the body.
Tendon:
a fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone.
Ligament:
a fibrous connective tissue that attaches bone to bone
Compact Bone:
the hard, dense tissue that forms the outer layer of bones
Spongy Bone:
a porous, lightweight type of bone tissue that makes up the interior of bones
Marrow:
the soft, spongy tissue found inside most bones
Joint: a place where two bones meet

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Multiple Choice

The adult skeletal system is composed of how many bones?
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216
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371
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206
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199

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Match

Match the following common names of bones to their scientific names

Kneecap

Thigh Bone

Collar Bone

Shoulder blade

Patella

Femur

Clavicle

Scapula

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Multiple Choice

Which tissue cushions the end of bones?

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tendons

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ligaments

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cartilage

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joints

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Multiple Choice

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What do the bones make?

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veins

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cartilage

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red blood cells

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bone marrow

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Multiple Choice

Which part of the bone stores fat?

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yellow bone marrow

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red bone marrow

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spongy bone

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compact bone

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Multiple Choice

What is the function of the skeletal system?
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It is a complex organ.
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It provides transportation.
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It provides growth opportunities.
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It provides support and protection.

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What is the name for the connector that attaches muscle to bone?
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ligament
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tendon
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patella
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string

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Multiple Choice

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What bone is highlighted?

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Radius

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Ulna

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Humerus

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Carpals

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Multiple Choice

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What bone is highlighted?

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Vertebrae

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Radius

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Pelvis

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Ribs

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Multiple Choice

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What bone is highlighted?

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Ribs

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Vertebrae

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Clavicle

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Femur

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