Touring the Skeleton System!

Introduction

Welcome students to our WebQuest about the Skeleton System! Have you ever wondered how your body moves, how its structures are maintained, and how your important organs are protected?

All of these processes rely heavily on the skeleton system. You will learn more about the building and function of the human skeleton in this WebQuest. You will then realize how the bones support any form of motion, safety, and health by the end of the exercise!

The Skeletal System Video - Songs of Higher Learning, Science

Task
In your stated group, you must finish a set of exercises created to give you a better understanding of the composition and operation of the human skeleton. Each member of every group will take on a designated role and contribute to the final presentation which tackles the following important questions below: 
  1. What are the main functions of the skeleton system?
  2. How is the human skeleton structured?
  3. What are the different types of bones and joints?
  4. How does the skeletal system grow and change overtime?
It is your task to develop an educational creative poster about the skeleton system that answers the question informatively. At the end, you will share with your class your poster. 
Task for each group member will research on a specific part of the skeleton system:
  1. Member 1: Structure of the bone
  • Focus on the anatomy of bones (the types, structure and parts of a bone)
  • Educate on how bones grow and repair. 
      2. Member 2: Types of Bones
  • Search the different types of bones (long bones, short bones,  flat bones etc.)
  • Identify examples of each type of bones. 
      3. Member 3: Joints and Movements
  • Find out how joints work and the different types of joints (ball-and-socket, hinge, pivot, and so on)
  • Learn about how muscles and bones work together for movement. 
       4. Member 4: Functions of the skeleton system
  • Find out main functions of the skeletal system, such as support, protection, blood cell production and mineral storage. 
  • Know how the skeletal system helps us live every day. 
Process

This assignment will go through a process. Below is a list of each process that every group should accomplish. 

Step 1: Find and gather your information

  • Each member of your group will make use of the resources provided to research their assigned topic. 

  • Group members will note on essential facts and details about what you are researching. Ensure each question is mentioned. 

  • you can you a variety of sources: internet, library books and videos to et your information. 

Step 2: State to your group what you researched

  • After your findings, come together as a group and share what you found or researched. Share how the various parts of the skeletal system functions together. 

  • Start working on your posters that will display what you learnt. Ensure your posters are creative. 

Step 3: Create your poster

Your poster must have:

  • A diagram labelled of the human skeleton

  • Answers to the questions that was given

  • Fun facts or important details about the skeletal system

  • Each member of group will be responsible for creating the poster.

Step 4: Presentation time

Each group will present on their poster to the class. Everyone should speak about their research.

 

View links below to help with your research:

Functions of the skeletal system: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HV55QRPRPE

Structure of the human bones: https://www.joinfdny.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/skeletal-system-information-book.pdf

Different joints: https://byjus.com/biology/types-of-joints/

Different bones: https://www.visiblebody.com/learn/skeleton/types-of-bones

Growth of bones overtime: https://training.seer.cancer.gov/anatomy/skeletal/growth.html#:~:text=Bones%20grow%20in%20length%20at,the%20diaphysis%2C%20age%20and%20degenerate.

Evaluation
Students will be evaluated based on the criteria below:
Criteria of Evaluation of Student's Poster
Criteria
Excellent(4)
Good(3)
Needs Improvement(2)
Incomplete(1)
Findings & Information
Clear and detailed research with correct information
Good research with small information missing
Some research completed but lacks detail
Little to no research
Group Work
Collaborated well, shared thoughts and concepts and communicated well
Mostly collaborated, some communication issues
Some form of collaboration but unclear division of task
Did not work together any at all
Poster
Thorough, well organized and visually engaging with all needed information
Organized and clear however could use more visuals or details
Poster lacks key details and not clear enough
Poster incomplete and not thorough
Presentation
All members spoke clearly and in an organized fashion
Clear, but seems rushed or unorganized
Some members did not speak, unclear presentation
Unclear or Incomplete
Creativity
Creative, colourful and organized &  neat
Creative and colourful but not organized or neat
 Somewhat creative, not colourful or organized
Untidy and not creative

 

Conclusion
At the end of this completed exercise in this WebQuest, you will learn more about the skeletal system, that protects and supports your body. In addition, you will find out how your bones and joints work together to aid in your motions and your overall health. Bear in mind that your skeleton is a dynamic, living structure that evolves overtime, and maintaining the bones health is important!
Credits
Khan Academy (2024). Skeletal System. Retrieved from. https://www.khanacademy.org/test-prep/mcat/organ-systems/the-skeletal-system
Crash Course (2015). The Skeletal System: Crash Course Anatomy & Physiology #19. Retrieved from. 

https://youtu.be/rDGqkMHPDqE?si=Rq1zSDb1WWLYneZS

Ducksters. (2024). Science for Kids: Bones and Human Skeleton. Ducksters. Retrieved from https://www.ducksters.com/science/bones.php

 

Teacher Page
My name is Annissa Green, an Integrated Science teacher for grade 7 students. This WebQuest page is about the skeletal system that will allow students to explore their bones, how it functions, types of bones and joints, and how they grow and evolve overtime. 
At the end of this WebQuest, student should be able to: 
  • Explain the skeletal system's primary roles in blood cell generation, mineral storage, mobility, support and protection. 
  • List and describe the various kinds of bones and joints that make up the human body. 
  • Recognize how bones develop and heal overtime.
  • Work together in small groups to conduct skeletal system findings and present. 
  • Make an educational creative poster and present on it.
Before starting the WebQuest, students will be placed in groups. The criteria will be used to grade students accordingly. This topic, the students can find out how the human body can be an interactive fun learning tool that will promote team work, creativity and helps the students to research about one's body. It is a fun and dynamic approach to learning key science ideas.