Future Doc: Bone-Ology
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...
*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
I have taught Forensics to children for twenty years. So the study of x-rays and mammalian bones is one of my expertise.
Homework Offered
There may be an occasional coloring sheet to help learn the parts of the bone and skeleton.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Assessment is oral. The teacher will ask the student periodic questions throughout the lessons.Grades Offered
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
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Please note that I do occasionally use Videos as a teaching tool.
Hello, My name is Patricia Valdez. I love teaching! I am a wife. I have four sons (who were homeschooled all the way thru to high school) and eight grandchildren. I am bilingual. I speak both English and Spanish. I enjoy gardening, upcycling and...
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