Science·The Human Body·conceptual
Naming Major Bones
Identify major bones of the human skeleton by name (skull, spine/vertebrae, ribcage, pelvis, femur, humerus) and explain the skeleton’s three jobs: supporting the body’s shape, protecting organs, and enabling movement with muscles
Suggested ages 7–9
Learning journey
Your child is discovering how their body works — learning about different types of teeth, how food travels through the digestive system, how bones and muscles work together, and understanding the importance of a balanced diet.
Evidence of understanding
- Name and locate at least six major bones or bone groups on a diagram or their own body
- Explain the three functions: support (holds us upright), protection (skull protects brain, ribs protect heart/lungs), movement (bones work with muscles)
- State that not all animals have internal skeletons — some have shells or exoskeletons
Assessment prompt
Can Naming Major Bones point to different parts of their body and name the bones underneath — like the femur in the thigh or the vertebrae in the spine?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.