Skeletal System Exit

On Tuesday December 11, 2012 we started the  skeletal system and learning targets with the skeletal system. 

What are the functions of the skeletal system and how do they relate to movement? 

How does the skeletal system support other organs and organ systems in the body? 

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Diseases of the Skeletal System

What are some of diseases that affect the skeletal system ?

If your not sure of any google one up and post it with the source.

Cartilage

What is the function of cartilage in the skeletal system ? and what is the cartilage in the vertebrae ( spine ) called ?

Where else in the body beside joints might you find cartilage?

Where Bones Meet

What are the two types of joints in the human body ? 

Name and give four examples of movable joints? 

breaking down and building up bone

What are the two specialized cells that make bone and break it down ? 

About how many bones are we born with and how many do we have as adults ? 

Parts of Bones

What are the three  main parts that make up bones?

Skeletal Functions

What are the five functions of the skeletal system ?

Skeletal System many bones

Read Page 6 of chapter 1 of Human Body Systems Book. 

Answer the question asked in " What do you think? " section.

The book is available in hard copy and on the website. 

Skeletal System

Next we will be learning about the skeletal system. 

Please post what you already know about the skeletal system or bones in general. 

Cell Wrap Up

We are wrapping up on the structure and function of cells. 

We started with a brainstorm about what you knew about cells. 

Please post a few facts that you have learned or relearned in the past few weeks about 

cell structure and function. 

Specialized Cells

Cells are specialized  within organisms.

What are some specialized  cells and what functions do they perform the for organism? 

Hint Pics 

Art in Science

What do you think scientist did before photography to make  a visual record ? 

Google up some images for James John Audubon what did you find ? 

Cell Analogy

You are working projects creating cell analogies. 

Please share what you or your group has decide 

to use as an analogy for the structure and function of the cell. 

Science Analogies

What is an analogy ? 

Try this game to help you better understand analogy 

Analogy Game

Why do you think scientist use analogies to explain science?  

Pandas and Bamboo

Pandas love to eat parts of bamboo trees, including shoots, leaves and stems. What do the cells of the bamboo have in common with the cells of the panda. What makes the cells different,