Naming Major Bones

ScienceThe Human BodyAges 7–9

Identify major bones of the human skeleton by name (skull, spine/vertebrae, ribcage, pelvis, femur, humerus) and explain the skeleton’s three jobs: supporting the body’s shape, protecting organs, and enabling movement with muscles

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Locate six major bone groups and relate skeleton structure to support, protection and movement.

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partial: Identify major bones of the human skeleton by name (skull, spine/vertebrae, ribcage, pelvis, femur, humerus) and explain the skeleton’s three jobs: supporting the body’s shape, protecting organs, and enabling movement with muscles
Bounded task opportunity only; this task samples the clause using recall evidence, not full coverage or learner attainment.
partial: Name and locate at least six major bones or bone groups on a diagram or their own body
Bounded task opportunity only; this task samples the clause using recall evidence, not full coverage or learner attainment.
partial: Explain the three functions: support (holds us upright), protection (skull protects brain, ribs protect heart/lungs), movement (bones work with muscles)
Bounded task opportunity only; this task samples the clause using recall evidence, not full coverage or learner attainment.
partial: State that not all animals have internal skeletons — some have shells or exoskeletons
Bounded task opportunity only; this task samples the clause using recall evidence, not full coverage or learner attainment.
partial: Can {{name}} point to different parts of their body and name the bones underneath — like the femur in the thigh or the vertebrae in the spine?
Bounded task opportunity only; this task samples the clause using recall evidence, not full coverage or learner attainment.

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Name and locate at least six major bones or bone groups on a diagram or their own body
Explain the three functions: support (holds us upright), protection (skull protects brain, ribs protect heart/lungs), movement (bones work with muscles)
State that not all animals have internal skeletons — some have shells or exoskeletons

“Can your child point to different parts of their body and name the bones underneath — like the femur in the thigh or the vertebrae in the spine?”

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Type: Conceptual
Subject: Science
Domain: The Human Body
Age range: Ages 7–9