Year 7 · Science
Skeletal and muscular systems in Year 7 Science
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Focus on explaining how the human skeleton, joints and muscles work together. Open support for “Describe the Structure and Functions of the Human Skeleton”, then explain the idea in your own words.
Year 7 learners practise explaining how the human skeleton, joints and muscles work together.
The activities include Describe the Structure and Functions of the Human Skeleton, Describe the Structure of the Human Skeleton, Differentiate Between the Types of Muscle and Their Functions, and related practice. The checked support below includes video, lesson, teaching, worksheet. Open a resource in its provider's website and choose the format that best helps the learner explain the idea independently.
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- Describe the Structure and Functions of the Human Skeleton — support from BBC Bitesize
- Describe the Structure of the Human Skeleton — support from BBC Bitesize
- Differentiate Between the Types of Muscle and Their Functions — support from Oak National Academy
- Explain the Role of Joints in Movement — support from Oak National Academy
- Explore How Antagonistic Muscles Cause Movement — support from BBC Bitesize
- Relate the Structure of the Human Skeleton to its Function — support from BBC Bitesize
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watch a video explanation
The skeletal system - Skeleton - Living organisms
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Oak lesson video: Muscles
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Oak lesson video: Movement
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What are skeletal muscles? - Living organisms
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Learn it properly
lessons and teaching pages
Oak lesson slides: The Human Skeleton
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KS3 Cells and Organisation: The Skeleton Lesson Pack
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Oak lesson slides: Muscles
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KS3 Science Home Learning: Muscles Lesson Pack
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Oak lesson slides: Movement
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Practise it
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Print and finish
worksheets away from the screen
Oak worksheet: The Human Skeleton
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Skeleton Labelling Worksheet
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Human Skeleton Worksheet KS3 Cut and Stick
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Oak worksheet: Muscles
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Joint Tissues and Functions Labelling Worksheet
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Types of Joint Match and Draw
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Oak worksheet: Movement
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