Bones
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In this health activity (page 5 of the PDF), learners will explore a unique connection betweeen the bones of the body. By measuring various parts of their body, learners see first hand that proportions can be used to estimate these measurements. Although this activity was created as a previsit for workshop about the human body, it also makes an excellent stand-alone activity.
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Experiment/Lab Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- A 7 foot piece of rope (depending on learner height), knotted on one end
- Hair clips or binder clips
- A meter/yard stick or fabric tape measure
- Vanity mirror
Subjects
- Life Sciences
- Human Body
- Skeleton
- Human Body
- Mathematics
- Measurement
- The Nature of Science
- Science as a Career
Informal Categories
- Crime Science
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards
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- All Rights Reserved, COSI Columbus, ©2009
