Skeletal

System Menu
Board
By: Texas
Science Gal
Mr. Rosen
Mr. Rosen
By:
Texas
Science
Gal
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Skeletal System Menu Board

Appetizer (Everyone Shares)

List the functions of the skeletal system.

Entree (Pick One)

Research and compare the human bones with that of a bird's.
Write 3/4 of a page describing how joints, ligaments, cartilage, and bones work together.
Draw a picture of what humans look like with the skeletal system and a picture of an animal that does not have any form
of a skeleton and compare their abilities to move.

Side Dish (Pick 2)

List the advantages and disadvantages for having an endoskeleton and an exoskeleton.
Write a paragraph describing how the skeletal works with the muscular and cardiovascular system.
Research which part of the body contains the most bones and write a paragraph on the function of that body part.
Describe how the skeletal system protects other parts of the body.

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Journal Rubric
Category

Structure Ideas

All or almost all of the

entries have a connection
to structure.

Most entries have a

connection to structure.

Few entries have a

connection to structure.

None of the entries have a

connection to structure.

Accuracy of Facts

All facts presented in the

paper are accurate.

Almost all facts presented

in the paper are accurate.

Most facts presented in the

paper are accurate (at
least 70%).

There are several factual

errors in the paper.

Length

The proper length has

been followed for all of the
entries.

The proper length has

been followed for most of
the entries.

The proper length has

been followed for few of
the entries.

The proper length has not

been followed for any of
the entries.

Mechanics

All or almost all of my

entries use correct spelling
and grammar.

Most of my entries use

correct spelling and
grammar.

Few of my entries use

correct spelling and
grammar.

None of my entries use

correct spelling and
grammar.

Completion

All entries are present, in

order, and together.

All entries are present, but

are either not together or in
order.

All entries are not present,

but they are together or in
order.

All entries are not present,

nor are they together or in
order.

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