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This is a lesson for The skeleton. In this lesson, students start by looking at a 6-mark question.
The aim of the lesson is to move students towards answering the question, using knowledge they
have from previous lessons, and covering new learning objectives.
It covers the following learning objectives:
Describe the structure and function of the skeleton and skeletal system.
Apply knowledge in the context of a 6-mark question.
Big Question
Explain using specific examples how the skeleton provides the body with physical protection and
protection against infection (QWC, 6 marks)
Question requirements
For students to be able to answer the question, they need to:
Statement
Answer
All the bones in the body make up the skeleton. They are
joined together to make a framework. The main bones in the
human body are the: skull, jaw bone, collar bone, sternum,
humerus, vertebral column (back bone), pelvis, ulna, radius,
femur, fibula, kneecap, tibia, and ankle.
The skeleton provides support for the body and holds vital organs in place.
Starter
Support/Extend
Resources
B1 2.4 Activity:
Question-led
lesson
B1 2.4
Interactive:
Name those
bones!
Main
Support/Extend
Resources
Support: Students
should work in mixedability groups.
B1 2.4 Activity
sheet: Build
your own
skeleton
Extension: Students
should include in their
functions an explanation
of how the function is
achieved.
Plenary
Support/Extend
Resources
Homework
Students should revise their answer using their
improvements identified in the plenary.