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Teach a Lesson about the Human Skeleton! Mary Alexander, Product Developer Carolina Biological Supply Company Elementary school students have many questions about the human body. What gives it its shape? What enables it to move? Tap this natural curiosity to teach an engaging lesson on the human skeletal system. Background The skeleton makes up the human body’s bony framework. It consists of 206 bones and the accompanying ligaments and joints. The skeleton gives the body its shape, enables it to move, and protects its internal organs. Bones also store minerals, such as calcium, and are the site of blood cell production. Students usually have some prior knowledge of their bones, whether it is from an injury or just seeing a skeleton at Halloween. Ask if anyone in the class has ever broken a bone. If a student has an injury story and is not too embarrassed to talk about it, encourage him or her to share it with the class. Teaching tip Diagrams of the human skeleton are useful for introductions. However, when your class is ready to move beyond the basics, hands-on models and activities are invaluable. They reinforce learning with a fun approach that engages students. Want to give them a try? Here are my recommendations:  
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