Bones & Your Skeleton

What is the skeletal system made up of?

• Organs

• Bones

• Muscles

• Cells

What do bones provide to our body?

• Support

• Energy

• Color

• Oxygen

Which of the following is NOT a way to take care of our bones?

• Eating healthy foods

• Staying inside and playing video games.

• Getting moving

What nutrient do milk, cheese, and yogurt have that our bones love?

• Protein

• Calcium

• Iron

• Vitamin C

What does exercise do to our bones?

• Makes them denser and healthier

• Makes them weaker

• Makes them shrink

• Changes their color

Why is it important to wear helmets and knee pads during activities?

• To keep our bones safe from accidents

• To make us move faster

• To keep us warm

What helps our bodies make Vitamin D?

• Moonlight

• Candlelight

• Sunlight

What is Vitamin D's role for our bones?

• Helps them absorb calcium

• Changes their shape

• Makes them flexible

How can you describe the skeletal system?

• It is like a flowing river.

• It is like a strong, sturdy frame of a house.

• It is like a soft cushion.

What do our bones protect?

• Our hair

• Our clothes

• Our skin

• Our organs