Future Doc: Bone-Ology
In this camp students will learn the composition and parts of the bone. There will be a comparative anatomy to bones of various animals presented by the instructor.
Patricia Valdez Certified Teacher
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. There may be an occasional coloring sheet to help learn the parts of the bone and skeleton.Assessment
Assessment is oral. The teacher will ask the student periodic questions throughout the lessons.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
My teaching style is to touch on the senses of hearing and seeing. We will begin with various vocabulary at the start of our lesson. We may have a 2-3 minute video from Youtube on some lessons that will help their understanding of the lesson. Students will learn about different physiology and anatomical parts of mammalian bones through micro and macro observational studies. Then document our findings through sketching and modeling. For example, at the microscopic level, we will dive into a Haversian canal. At the macroscopic level, we will observe the different parts of a long bone. I will exhibit several mammalian bones I have collected over the years. Then we will proceed to discuss our labs. Labs will consist of worksheets or hands-on activities that may require some supplies. Bones will never be seen the same again after this in-depth study.
Learning Goals
*Please note that I prefer students to keep their video open while in my lab classroom and keep chatroom conversation to a minimum.
Day 1
Parts of the Skeleton
Students will have a fun activity using bone card labels to print and then place on their own bodies.
They may use the Parts of the Skeleton diagram to follow along to do this hands-on activity.
How can you tell how old a person is by looking at its skull and skeleton?
Lab:
Print out Bone Card Labels and cut out before class.
X-ray observational study by reviewing online images.
Day 2
Parts of a Long Bone
Label a long bone using stickers. (save a turkey or chicken leg bone)
Lab: What does acid do to a bone? What does heat do to a bone?
Optional Lab: How do I make a rubber bone lab? This is a progressive lab since the student will need to leave the bone in a jar with the ingredient needed and then observed throughout a 2-week period.
Day 3
Smallest Bones in the Body
Joints
Lab: Let's make a paper model of the three smallest bones in the ear.
Materials: Color pencils, scissors, and tape for this activity.
Day 4
Mammalian Bone Comparative Study
Lab: Comparative study of Mammalian bones. Students will observe and sketch various skulls. They will view and sketch mammalian femur, pelvis, and vertebrae.
Materials: Sketch Pad and Pencil
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Please note that I do occasionally use Videos as a teaching tool.
Supply List
Day 1 Print https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GCanobJQt8S9xYJgE4vZrqYzRSOgoTKTRkstynjgR-M/edit?usp=sharing Color pencils or markers Day 2 turkey or chicken leg bone small stickers Day 3 Color pencils, scissors, and tape for this activity. Plus, print the activity. http://www.scholastic.com/listencarefully/pdf/starkey_68_imallears.pdf Day 4 Materials: Sketch Pad and Pencil
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined October, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
I have taught Forensics to children for twenty years. So the study of x-rays and mammalian bones is one of my expertise. Reviews
Live Group Class
$58
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-10 learners per class
