Bones In The Body And Their Functions Lesson Plan for 9th Grade Example Students

Topic: Understanding the functions of each bone in the body

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to identify and name the different bones in the body and their locations.
• Students will be able to explain the purpose of each bone in the body.

Materials

• Drawing of the human body with labels for the different bones
• Pictures of different bones (e.g. skull, femur, humerus)
• Handouts with information about the different bones
• Models of the different bones (optional)

Warm-up

• Have the students stand up and stretch their arms above their heads. Ask them to touch their nose with their eyes closed. This will get the students moving and focused on the upcoming lesson.
• Ask the students if they know what bones are and what they do. Write their responses on the board.

Direct Instruction

• Show the students pictures of different types of bones and explain their functions. For example, the skull protects the brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves; the ribs protect the lungs and heart; the bones in the arms and legs help us to move and support our body weight.
• Explain the different types of bones in the body, such as long bones, flat bones, and irregular bones.
• Distribute the handouts with information about the bones in the body to the students. Have them read through the information and take notes if needed.

Guided Practice

• Have the students work in small groups to identify the different types of bones in the body and their functions.
• Have each group present their findings to the class and discuss any differences or questions they may have.
• As a class, create a chart listing the different types of bones in the body and their functions.

Independent Practice

• Give each student a copy of the chart that was created during the guided practice activity.
• Have the students use the chart to identify the different types of bones in the body and their functions.
• Encourage the students to use the interactive whiteboard to show their work.

Closure

• Review the main points of the lesson.
• Ask the students to share something they learned about bones in the body and their functions.
• Encourage the students to use the interactive whiteboard to share their thoughts.

Assessment

• Observe the students during the group and independent practice activities to assess their understanding of the topic.
• Collect the students' written work and assess their ability to present their understanding of the main points about the bones in the body and their functions.