Inside-Out Skeletons

What parts of the body does an exoskeleton protect?

• The brain

• The soft parts

• The hard parts

• The stomach

Inside skeletons, like the ones ______ have, are called endoskeletons.

Draw a circle around the sheetweb weaver spider

Draw a circle around the insects head

An exoskeleton has a layer of ___ that stops water from getting in and out of the animal's body.

• Salt

• Glass

• Metal

• Wax

Exoskeletons are rigid. This means that they do no stretch. True or False?

Draw a circle around the old exosketon

On page 12 there is a picture of a heron and a crab. Which one of these animals is the predator?

How is the astronauts spacesuit like an exoskelton?

• It goes on the outside of the body.

• Because it protects the astronauts body.

• Because it is constructed from man-made materials.

• Because it is heavy.

Scientists are making new coming up with new super suits that will help people run faster and jump higher. True or False?