Bodies and Bones
Become a skeleton detective investigating different animal skeletons and skulls, and the role bones play as part of an animal’s body. Compare exoskeletons and endoskeletons; explore how our bones help us and what can be done to keep them healthy.
Teacher Resource: 
Bodies and Bones teacher Resource (0.05MB)
Information for Teachers
- Programme Objectives:
- Understand the functions of bones
- Recognise similar types of bones in different animals
- Categorise animals with endo and exoskeletons
- Recognise how the skeletons of animals change as they grow
- Numbers of Students:
- maximum 30
- Class Level:
- New Entrant - Year 6
- Programme Duration:
- 1hour 30 minutes (may be shortened for younger students)
- Possible Focus Topics:
- Our Bodies
- Looking after ourselves
- Bones
- Fossils
- Related Programmes:
- Rocks and Fossils