Introduction
Hello Third graders!!!
TOUCH YOUR HANDS:CAN YOU FEEL SOMETHING INSIDE? WHAT IS IT? IS IT HARD OR SOFT?
Introduction
This Webquest is made for students who want to learn about the Skeletal System and its functions.
Are you in 3rd grade?
Do you like to find out interesting new facts?
If so let's start, let's learn about the Skeletal System!
Our Key Concept 2 is: The Skeletal System is made of bone and has functions.(3.L.1.1)
There are many bones to learn about in our body, there are 206 bones total. But when you are born you are born with 300!
Task
- By the end of this WebQuest you will be able to:
1. Name some bones of the human body.
2. Describe the function of 4 bones in the human body.
3. Draw and label minimum 6 bones of the human body.
Pictures taken from:https://www.123homeschool4me.com/human-body-project/
4. Work with cooperation with a classmate.
Process
PROCESS:
You and your classmate will follow the next steps to create your own Skeletal System, labeling its bones names and some functions. Besides, you will include 1 fun fact about it.
Step 1:
Watch the next video about the Skeletal System.
Then practice this pictured vocabulary: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/skeleton/Skeleton_tutorial.htm
Step 2: Click and listen!
Check each of the functions of some of our bones. Click on each bone to hear the pronunciation and find out its function:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/skeleton/Skeleton_tutorial.htm
Step 3:
Play!
It's time to practice the names of the bones:
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/skeleton/Skeleton_game_1.htm
Step 4:
Sing!
Now practice the functions of the bones:
Just sing!
Step 5: Filling the gaps!
Now try to fill each each bone according to its function.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/skeleton/Skeleton_game_quiz.htm
Step 6: Fun facts!
Find fun facts about the Human Skeleton.
Step 7:
Now that you know the names of the bones of your skeletal system and its function:
With a partner you will create a life-size skeleton with labels.
1. Pick a partner
2. Gather materials: "Life Size Human Body" worksheet, colored pencils, 5 foot length of butcher paper
3. One partner will lay on the paper
4. The other partner will trace the student on the paper
5. Draw and label (at least 5 parts) an accurate skeleton using the videos and pictures to guide you
6. Describe the function of minimum 4 bones in the human body. You can write it down on a poster, a power point or any other technological tool (this must be approved by your teacher)
Step 8:
Get ready to present your Skeleton in class!
Evaluation
Evaluation
This is how your work will be evaluated.
| Life-Size Skeleton | Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Qualified 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Functions (4) | 4 or more functions | 3 functions | 2 functions | 0-1 function | |
| Labels (6) | 6 or more labels are incorrect | 4-5 labels are incorrect | 2-3 labels are incorrect | 0-1 labels are incorrect | |
|
Spelling |
6 or more spelling errors | 4-5 spelling errors | 2-3 spelling errors | 0-1 spelling errors | |
Conclusion
Conclusion
Congratulations! 
You have successfully completed this WebQuest. You were to learn about the major bones in the human body, where they are located, and how they function and move. Now you have a basic understanding of the skeletal system!
Credits
References
Language Learning with Technology: Ideas for Integrating Technology in the Classroom (Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers) by Graham Stanley. ISBN-13: 978-1107628809ISBN-10: 1107628806
Human Body Project (2020, July 20). Retrieved from https://www.123homeschool4me.com/human-body-project/
Skeleton by Sheppard Software (2020, July 19). Retrieved from http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/health/anatomy/skeleton/Skeleton_tutorial.htm
The Skeletal System. Educational Video. (2020, July 19). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiBzCpg6vu8
Teacher Page
I am Ms. Lopez and this is my first Webquest!
Resources for ESL students:
Before you start with your project I would like you to check this vocabulary:
Listen: https://www.medicalspanish.com/medical-vocabulary/skeleton.html
Would you like to learn more about the Skeletal System?
1. Write one question you would like to know about the human body.
2. Show the question to your teacher
3. Use the next searcher https://www.kidzsearch.com/ and start your research. You can do it on a powerpoint, poster, create a song a poem or any other creative idea approved by teacher to present your information
*You can work this project in your morning work, anytime you finish an activity in class and it should e only worked in the classroom.