🦴 Part 1: Joint Knowledge

1. What is a joint?

A place where muscles attach to skin

A place where two or more bones meet

A type of muscle tissue

A part of the nervous system

2. Which joint type allows movement in only one direction (like a door)?

Ball-and-socket joint

Hinge joint

Pivot joint

Gliding joint

3. Which joints allow multi-directional movement and rotation? (Check all that apply)

Shoulder

Hip

Knee

Elbow

4. Fill in the blanks:

Joints are important for our hauora (well-being) because they allow our bodies to _________ and provide _________. Without healthy joints, daily activities like walking, writing, and playing sports would be _________ or impossible.

🎯 Part 2: Joint Matching & Drawing

5. Match each body part to its joint type by drawing lines:

Body Parts:

Knee

Shoulder

Elbow

Hip

Neck (turning head)

Joint Types:

Ball-and-socket joint

Hinge joint

Pivot joint

Ball-and-socket joint

Hinge joint

6. Draw and label a simple diagram of a hinge joint (like your elbow):

7. Draw and label a simple diagram of a ball-and-socket joint (like your shoulder):

🌟 Part 3: Reflection & Extension

8. Explain how joints contribute to your hauora (well-being). Give two specific examples from your daily life or favourite activities:

9. What might happen to your daily life if your knee joint became stiff or injured?

🚀 Extension Activity (Advanced Learners):

10. Research Challenge: The thumb has a special type of joint called a "saddle joint." Use your knowledge or research to explain how this joint might be different from hinge and ball-and-socket joints. What special movements does it allow?

Bonus Challenge: Design a simple exercise or stretch that would help keep your joints healthy. Draw or describe it below: