Skeletal System rd A PowerQuest for 3 Grade INTRO TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION CONCLUSION TEACHER By: Kathy Cox and Carrie Henry Robinson Elementary Essential Questions INTRO TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION CONCLUSION TEACHER 1. What are the some of the names of the bones that are in your body and where are they located? 2. What are some of the functions of our skeletal system? INTRO TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION CONCLUSION TEACHER The Case of the Bag of Bones FINALLY! You are here to help. I have been waiting, Gumshoe (a young detective). My name is Sherlock the Dog. I was out playing yesterday and came home dragging a bag of bones. I tried my best to put the bones together, but what I really need is… an expert gumshoe like you! Here is the bag, and I would love for your to help me put the bones back together. Before you open the bag, l need to give you some inside information about the skeletal system to lead you in the right direction! GOOD LUCK! Mission INTRO TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION CONCLUSION TEACHER Hey Gumshoe, To successfully accomplish this task, I need for you to help me name the bones, put them in the right places, and discover what they do. Hopefully, with your help, we will learn a bag load about bones! Yours Truly, Sherlock the Dog Process INTRO TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION CONCLUSION TEACHER Here are the steps to complete your mission. Use your mouse to click on the underlined words to help find assignment! Make sure to follow directions in order. 1. Click on Your Bones and read the article. Find some ways bones help us and the different names of bones in our bodies. If you need help, ask your teacher for assistance. 2. Click on Skeleton and print. Check to see how many bones you know. 3. Use your skeleton worksheet to PRACTICE naming the different bones in the skeletal system. 4. Now you’re ready practice putting the bones together! Be careful… it can be tricky. CLICK HERE to begin! 5. Now open your BAG OF BONES! With a friend, put Mr. Bones back together. Evaluation INTRO TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION CONCLUSION TEACHER Dear Gumshoe, I have very high expectations for you during this mission. Not only are you expected to complete the assignments, but show that you can successfully name bones and know where they belong. I also hope that you can tell me what these bones do in a human body! Be “paws”itive that you know your bones! Good Luck, Sherlock the Dog Conclusion INTRO TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION CONCLUSION TEACHER • CONGRATULATIONS! You have successfully solved The Case of the Bag of Bones. Make no bones about it… you are promoted CHIEF DETECTIVE! You have worked so hard. THANK YOU! Now, relax and have some fun with these cool websites! • Dissect an Owl Pellet to find out what they snack on! • Children's Museum - Bones Exhibit • iKnowthat.com - Whaddaya Know? Quiz Show • Click on the black box to see a music video by Slim Goodbody! Teacher INTRO TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION CONCLUSION TEACHER The following objectives are addressed in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study for 3 rd grade science. • Objective 4.01 – Identify the skeleton as a system of the human body. • Objective 4.02 – Describe several functions of bones: – – – Support. Protection. Locomotion The bag of bones mentioned in the PowerQuest can be any skeletal puzzle. Our bags were Zip-lock bags that contained separate pieces that can be put together by brad-fasteners. Resources INTRO TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION CONCLUSION TEACHER • http://www.childrensmuseum.org/special_exhibits/ bones/kids_mazeGame.htm • http://sv.berkeley.edu/showcase/pages/bones.html • http://www.klbschool.org.uk/interactive/science/sk eleton.htm • http://www.kidwings.com/owlpellets/index.htm# • http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/bones.html Fair Use Policy INTRO TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION CONCLUSION TEACHER This multimedia presentation has been prepared under the fair use exemption of the U.S. Copyright Law and is restricted from further use. No Bones About It! INTRO TASK PROCESS RESOURCES EVALUATION CONCLUSION TEACHER You Are Awesome!