Center #1

Watch the video on the computer and answer the following questions

Bones Video Questions

1. What are the three main jobs of bones?

2. What are bones made of?

3. What is an example of a calcium rich food?

4. How many bones does it take to build a skeleton?

5. The two different kinds of bones are

_________________ bones keep you upright

_______________________ bones help you move

6. Why are joints important?

7. What are the smallest bones in the body?

8. What does it mean to have a fractured bone?

 Center #3
Read the page in this book about bones. Label the skeleton and match the ordinary names for
bones with their scientific names.

The Skeletal System

Book Questions
Label the parts of the skeleton!

Every bone has a scientific or medical name, and many have ordinary names too. Can you match up these ordinary
names with their scientific names below?

1. Mandible
2. Pelvis
3. Femur
4. Patella
5. Clavical
6. Sternum

a. Thigh bone b. Kneecap c. Hip Bone d. Breast Bone

e. Collar Bone f. Lower Jaw Bone

 Center #4
Take one envelope from the center of the table and
work together to solve the clues! If you finish early, answer the questions on the cards inside
the box.

Clues for Breakout Box

Dear sweet third graders,

I have left some treats for you (hopefully you have been well behaved enough to deserve them!) To make it fun, I
have locked them up! The only way to get your treat is to work together to solve the clues and unlock the box!

There are clues hidden under the chairs that might be important. Please remember to work together and have fun!

Dear sweet third graders,

I have left some treats for you (hopefully you have been well behaved enough to deserve them!) To make it fun, I
have locked them up! The only way to get your treat is to work together to solve the clues and unlock the box!

There are clues hidden under the table that might be important. Please remember to work together and have fun!

Dear sweet third graders,

I have left some treats for you (hopefully you have been well behaved enough to deserve them!) To make it fun, I
have locked them up! The only way to get your treat is to work together to solve the clues and unlock the box!

There are clues hidden behind the door that might be important. Please remember to work together and have fun!

Dear sweet third graders,

I have left some treats for you (hopefully you have been well behaved enough to deserve them!) To make it fun, I
have locked them up! The only way to get your treat is to work together to solve the clues and unlock the box!

There are clues on the rug that might be important. Please remember to work together and have fun!

Clues are written on the back of these images

To open the first lock you need to know.

How many bones are in the human body?

Use this pens flashlight to find the secret message

Hint: the message is a question you must answer. The answer is the password you need to give Ms. Johnson
for her to give you the final key!
 Center #2
Play the skeletal system game on ABCya.com
Take turns using the smart board and work together!!