Muscles for movement

Science

In The human skeleton and muscles unit, pupils learn that humans and some other animals have skeletons and muscles for support, protection and movement. In The human digestive system unit, they will build on this knowledge to describe the basic parts of the digestive system in humans

In the Human body parts unit, pupils learnt to describe and compare the structure of common animals and identify and name the basic parts of the human body. In this The human skeleton and muscles unit, pupils will build on this knowledge to identify and name some common bones in the human skeleton

Introduction to the human skeleton and muscles

Physical activity and equipment requiring safe use

Risk assessment required - physical activity

Without {{}} to move our bones, we would not be be able to balance or even stand. 

Only humans have muscles to help them balance, move and stand.

Most animals have muscles to help them balance, move and stand.

Plants have muscles to help them balance, move and stand. 

Match the correct muscles to the action carried out.

Our body is made up of one big muscle which helps us balance and move.

Our body has many different muscles that help us balance and move. 

Our body does not need muscles to help us balance and move.

A skeleton is made up of lots of bones that are all the same shape and size. 

A skeleton is made up of lots of bones which are different shapes and sizes. 

Which of these statements describes a skeleton? 

An animal's body needs a skeleton to provide {{}} so that it can stay upright and keep its shape.

Match the body part to the bone which you will find there.

Match these things to identify whether they are living or non-living.

Which of these things can move by themselves?

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Exploration of objects

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Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz