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Serc: Investigating Joints: Naming and Identifying Joints in the Human Body Lesson PlanSerc: Investigating Joints: Naming and Identifying Joints in the Human Body Lesson Plan
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College
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3rd - 5th
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Serc: Investigating Joints: Naming and Identifying Joints in the Human Body

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In this investigation, learners will study joints by comparing mechanical devices to living joint movement to understand how different kinds of joints work. Students will also determine where these joints are located in the body. Learners will record the information in a science notebook.

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Concepts

bones, joints

Additional Tags

ball-and-socket joint, gliding joint, hinge joint

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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