Science·Organisms & Life Processes·conceptual
The Human Skeleton
Describe the structure and four main functions of the human skeleton: support, protection, movement, and production of blood cells in bone marrow
Suggested ages 11–13
Evidence of understanding
- Lists and explains the four functions of the skeleton with examples
- Names key bones and identifies which organs they protect (e.g. ribcage protects heart and lungs)
- Explains what bone marrow is and where blood cells are made
Assessment prompt
If The Human Skeleton was asked why we have bones, could they explain that bones do more than just hold us up — describing at least three different things the skeleton does for the body?
Standards alignment
KS3.Sci.Bio.SkeletalMuscular.1GB · uk-nc-2013
Structure and functions of the human skeleton
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · KS3