7th Grade Life Science Core Labs

   Lab 5 - Skeleton Crew

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Purpose:
The student will identify the major bones of the human body using the characteristics of size, shape, and location, and will make a scale model of a human skeleton.

Note:
Major bones include: cranium, mandible, clavicle, scapula, humerus, ulna, radius, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges, vertebrae, sternum, pelvis, femur, tibia, fibula, patella, tarsals, and metatarsals.

Objectives Links:
1. B: Organization of Living Systems
1. C: Specialized Structures & Functions

Process Skills Checklist

Materials:

  • full-size human skeleton (natural or artificial)
  • human skeleton diagram with labeled parts

Safety Concerns:
none

Revision Date:
November 2001

ISD 30 Science Dept. Bartlesville Independent School District 30
Science Department

7th Grade Life Science Curriculum