Bone Observations

During our study of the skeletal system, students had the opportunity to observe dried pig ribs and a beef marrow bone.  This allows students to see each part of the bone rather than simply looking at a picture in their textbooks.

Illinois State Standards:

12.A.3c. Compare and contrast how different forms and structures reflect different funtions (e.g., similarities and differences among animals that fly, walk, or swim; structures of plant cells and animal cells). 

Objectives:

Students will:

-identify and describe compact bone, spongy bone, bone marrow, and the outer covering

-explain the functions of each part of the bone

Assessment:

Students were assessed based their observation charts and their ability to point out and verbally identify parts of the bone.