Bones+Webquest

Human Body Webquest About Bones, Joints, and Muscles

**//Original Webquest designed by//** **//Cindy Boguen//**

**Introduction** | **Task** | **Process** | **Evaluation** | **Conclusion** | **Credits**

 __Introduction __
==Welcome! Did you know that when you were a baby you had more bones in your body than you will as an adult? Do you know the names of all these bones? This web quest will help you learn the names of the bones in the human body. There are different kinds of joints in our bodies, and you will learn the names and where they are in our bodies. Finally, you will learn about the different types of muscles in our body and how they work. ==



__The Task__
==Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the human skeleton by identifying the various bones, joints, and muscles using online computer links. ==
 *  Understand the functions of the human skeleton
 * Name the major bones of the body
 * Recognize the different types of joints and understand how they work
 * Name three different types of muscles and understand how muscles work

**__The Process__**
==**Follow each of the steps and visit the provided links. ** ==

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 * **Step 1** - How much do you know about the human skeleton? Click here to read about the Skeletal System.
 * **Step 2** - Now that you’ve learned a little about the skeleton, practice figuring out where the bones are located. Click here
 * **Step 3** - Meet Mr. Bones . Can you put Mr. Bones back together again?
 * **Step 4** - Watch this movie . Bill Nye is the man!
 * **Step 5** - Read more information about joints. Click here . You can also listen to some information about joints here.
 * **Step 6** - Watch this movie to find out about muscles:
 * **Step 7** – Read or listen to information about muscles by clicking here.
 * **Step 8** – Are you ready to locate muscles in the human body?
 * **Step 9** - Test your Skeleton Knowledge. See if you can put Mr. Bones back together.
 * **Step 10** - That's it-You're finished. Relax and watch this funny movie and song about bones.media type="youtube" key="ZnhJ3IkLQ7s" height="315" width="420"

__Evaluation__
==After completing this webquest and working on the assignments in the classroom, you should have an understanding of the human skeleton (the functions and where major bones are located); know the three types of joints in the body and how they work; and understand how the three types of muscles work. PRINT THE ATTACHED ==

Exceeding Expectations || 3 Meeting Expectations || 2 Needs Improvement ||
 * || 4
 * Bones || Student knows the three main functions of the skeleton and able to label all of the major bones || Student knows two of the main functions of the skeleton and able to label most of the major bones || Student knows one of the main functions of the skeleton and able to label some of the major bones ||
 * Joints || Student can identify and give examples of the three types of joints in the human body and how they work || Students can identify and give examples of two of the major joints in the human body and explain how they work || Students can identify and give example of one major joint in the human body and explain how it works ||
 * Muscles || Student can explain the function of muscles; how they work; and can identify three types of muscles || Student can explain how muscles work and can identify the three types of muscles || Student can explain how muscles work and can identify at least one type of muscle ||

<span style="font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica;">**__Conclusion__**
==<span style="font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica;">**<span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 19px;">By following the sites you have now become an expert on bones, joints, and muscles and how they work. Congratulations! ** ==

__<span style="font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica;">**Credits & References** __
<span style="font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica;"> Thanks to Phil Bloomstien our schools computer expert! http://www.wmms.net/skeleton/Dancing_skeletons.gif <span style="font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica;">http://vilenski.com/science/humanbody/hb_images/snorkeler_bonecolor.gif

<span style="font-family: verdana,arial,helvetica;">Last updated on October 11, 2011. Based on a template from [|The Web Quest Page]