The skeletal system

• Biologie
• Basisschool
• Groep 7

The skeletal system

What do you know about
the skeletal system?

Today I will learn...

- The function of the skeletal system.

- The names of the important bones.

- The difference between an adult and a baby.
- The two different types of skeletons.

The function

The skeletal system is the body system composed of bones and cartilage and performs the following critical functions for the human body:

- supports the body

- facilitates movement

- protects internal organs

- produces blood cells

- stores and releases minerals and fat

What is the function of the skeletal system?

1. Transporting blood
2. Supporting and protecting the body
3. Helping in breathing
4. Pumping blood

Adults

Babies

What is the primary component of a baby's skeletal system?

1. Process
2. Extracellular material
3. Cartilage
4. Bone

Skull

Rib

Fibula and Tibula

Femur

Pelvis

What supports and protects the organs in the body?

1. Respiratory system
2. Muscular system
3. Digestive system
4. Skeletal system

The two types of skeletons

Endoskeleton	Exoskeleton
- Inside the body - Living - Dogs	- Outside the body - Non-living - Turtles

Exoskeleton

Exoskeleton

Endoskeleton

Endoskeleton

Endoskeleton

What have you learned about the skeletal system?

THE PROJECT

Draw three human sized skeletons!
Draw an outlining of three of your friends and draw the bones you just learned in the right place. Write the names of the bones down too.