Te Manawa : Museum Gallery Science Centre

Bodies and Bones - Not available during 2010

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: pdf Bodies and Bones Teacher Resource.pdf (3.05MB) 

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