This week in science we started our anatomy section. We have mainly been focusing on bones. We have also talked about the systems of the body. (Circulatory/ cardiovascular system, digestive and excretory system. The endocrine system and the integumentary/ exocrine system. The immune system, the emphatic system, and the muscular system. The nervous system, renal, and urinary system, and the reproductive system. The skeletal system, and finally the respiratory system.
We cut out our very own skeleton from paper. The bones were printed onto the paper, so we simply had to cut them out. After we finished cutting, we glued them onto a large piece of black paper. Creating a medium-sized 2D skeleton. We will cut out pieces of pink paper, and glue them on to the bones for muscles. Then, we will dress the skeletons up and give them hair. Making our very own character.
- What is the average weight of the bones alone in a human body?
- What is the average size of your femur?
- What is the average weight of the head of a human?
A human head weighs 8 pounds I believe. That is why it is important to keep it balanced so as not to tax your neck muscles. I can’t wait to see your dressed skeleton:)