$45

for 2 classes

Them Bones! Them Bones! Introduction to the Skeletal System

Completed by 11 learners

Ages 9-12

Live Group Course

In this interactive, two meeting course students will overview bones of the skeletal system, answer the questions, "What are bones, and why are they important to us?", learn a fun vocabulary song, and put together their very own skeleton.

Carly Hudson

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(28 reviews)

Live video meetings

2x per week, 1 week

6-9 learners per class

55 min

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What's included

2 live meetings

1 hrs 50 mins in-class hours

Homework

1 hour per week. There will be minimal homework assigned for this course. Students attending this class will individually construct a skeleton from a printed template. We will work on this during the end of the lesson and students who do not finish are welcome to complete the project or add to it, as desired, after class.

Assessment

A brief and informal written summary of your student's participation and progress in class will be sent following the conclusion of the lesson.

Grading

Grades are provided upon request and will be based upon participation, completion of the skeleton project and the completion of the assessment.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6

During this two meeting, fun, and interactive course students will be given an introduction to the major bones in the human skeletal system.  We will learn what bones are and why they are so very important to us.  We will even take a glimpse at the anatomy inside of our bones.  They aren't just for holding things together!  There are lots of cool things going on inside our bones!  Since music is a great tool for memorization, we will use an easy-to-learn, catchy song to help us remember the orientation of the bones in the body.  Our final activity will include an opportunity for students to construct their very own skeleton!  An easily printable template will be provided in advance. 
 Students can let their creativity soar by adding their own special touches to their work as we conclude with a brief discussion on what we can do to keep our bones healthy and strong!  This is a great course for students who are getting ready to dive into anatomy and physiology in grade-level science courses, students who need a summer refresher, or students who are simply interested in health science topics!

Learning Goals

Students will gain a basic understanding of the human skeletal system, including, what bones are, why we need them, what are the major bones of the human skeletal system, how they are oriented in the body, and how we can keep bones healthy and strong.

Syllabus

Curriculum

Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum

2 Lessons

over 1 Week

Lesson 1:

The Basics of Bones

 In this lesson, we will answer the question, "What is a bone?"  We will explore types of bone, bone layers and the purpose and functions of bones!  They do way more than you think for our health and wellbeing!

55 mins online live lesson

Lesson 2:

Put It All Together

 In this lesson, we will talk about the orientation of bones within the human body.  We will learn the names of the major bones in our body, and where they are inside our bodies.  We will also construct our skeleton project, which serves as a study tool, as well.

55 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance

We will use scissors for our project.

Supply List

Students will need the printed skeleton template, a pair of scissors, glue, and crayons/colored pencils/markers (optional) for our class project.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

Printable materials will be provided in PDF format prior to the class meeting. There is no cost to the student for these materials.

Meet the teacher

Carly Hudson

Joined June, 2021

5.0

28reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor's Degree in Science from Tarleton State University

Hello!  My name is Carly Hudson, and I am an independent homeschool teacher.  I have a passion for learning and consider myself a lifelong student.  Knowledge is the key that opens a thousand possibilities, and it is an honor and a gift to share knowledge with others.  There really are not many things in life that are much sweeter than seeing a child or young adult that has grasped a new concept and watching their confidence blossom.  I teach English, Reading, Spelling, Latin, Geography, Mathematics, History, Civics, and Science to my five children ranging in age from 4 years to 14 years old.  My favorite academic subject to teach is science.  I also lead worship in our local church, and I love to teach basic music principles and terminology.  I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Tarleton State University.  My primary vocation has always been in Healthcare Administration, but I began teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) online more than two years ago, and I love it!!  I now homeschool, and teach through online services full time.  I am TESOL and TEFL certified.  One of my hobbies is making music!  I love to play my guitar and sing.  Music is the unsung hero of learning.  There are so many ways that music, rhythm, and rhyme can help students achieve learning and memorization in any subject, and you get a bonus because it's just fun to do!