Naming Major Bones

CONCEPTUAL

Science›The Human Body|Ages 7—9|ID: mt_OMmiuv9ZLH

Identify major bones of the human skeleton by name (skull, spine/vertebrae, ribcage, pelvis, femur, humerus) and explain the skeleton’s three jobs: supporting the body’s shape, protecting organs, and enabling movement with muscles

Mastery Evidence

Name and locate at least six major bones or bone groups on a diagram or their own body
Explain the three functions: support (holds us upright), protection (skull protects brain, ribs protect heart/lungs), movement (bones work with muscles)
State that not all animals have internal skeletons — some have shells or exoskeletons

Assessment Prompt

“Can [child] point to different parts of their body and name the bones underneath — like the femur in the thigh or the vertebrae in the spine?”

Prerequisites1

Bones & Muscles
hardAges 5—7

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Bones & Muscles hard
Naming specific bones builds on knowing the body has a skeleton that supports and protects

Unlocks1

How Muscles Move Bones
softAges 7—9