Muscular and Skeletal Vocabulary
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Muscular and Skeletal Vocabulary
🎯 Learning Goals
I can... find and explain important words about muscles and bones.
Success Criteria: I will match words to their meanings and use them in sentences.
📚 Part 1: Match the Words
Match each word with its meaning. Write the letter in the circle.
Meanings:
A. Muscle in the heart that pumps blood (Example: Heart muscle)
B. Where two bones meet and can move (Example: Elbow)
C. Muscle that helps you move (Example: Arm muscle)
D. Tissue that connects bones (Example: Knee ligament)
E. Muscle in organs that works automatically (Example: Stomach muscle)
F. System made of all muscles (Example: All muscles in the body)
✏️ Part 2: Fill in the Blanks
Complete each sentence using the words from the list.
Word Bank: skeletal system, endoskeleton, exoskeleton, hydrostatic skeleton, roots, stem
🌟 Extension Activity
Differentiation Support:
• Visual learners: Use the drawing activity above
• Dyslexia-friendly: Have someone read questions aloud or use text-to-speech
• Advanced learners: Research and compare bones in 3 different animals
📝 Part 3: Write Meanings
Write the meaning for each word below.
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