Funny Bones Planning

Unit Title: Funny Bones - The Human Body: Sequencing, Social and Emotional Learning

Objective: Students will be able to identify the major bones in the human body.

Assessment: Students will complete a worksheet where they label the bones in a human body diagram.

Key Points: Introduction to the human body and its bones.

Standard Addressed: Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.

Objective: Students will be able to sequence the steps of the skeletal system in a human body.

Assessment: Students will create a flipbook showing the different steps of the skeletal system.

Key Points: Understanding the sequence of bones forming the skeletal system.

Standard Addressed: Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas, or steps in technical procedures in a text.

Objective: Students will be able to identify emotions and understand how they relate to the human body.

Assessment: Students will create a poster displaying different emotions and their corresponding physical reactions.

Key Points: Exploring the connection between emotions and the body.

Standard Addressed: Self-Awareness - Recognize and name different emotions.

Objective: Students will be able to identify and label the major organs in the human body.

Assessment: Students will complete a matching activity where they match the organ name with its corresponding picture.

Key Points: Learning about the major organs and their functions in the human body.

Standard Addressed:Plan and conduct an investigation to determine if plants need sunlight and water to grow.

Objective: Students will be able to explain the importance of taking care of their bodies.

Assessment: Students will create a mini-poster with tips on how to take care of their bodies.

Key Points: Understanding the importance of healthy habits and self-care.

Standard Addressed: Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement.

Objective: Students will be able to create a simple comic strip showcasing their understanding of the human body.

Assessment: Students will present their comic strips to the class and explain the different body parts and their functions.

Key Points: Applying knowledge of the human body through creative expression.

Standard Addressed: Develop a simple model that mimics the function of an animal in dispersing seeds or pollinating plants.

 We can finnish this unit with some of this activities (I practiced number 3.- They really enjoy this)

1. Organize a "Funny Bones" exhibition where students display their artwork, including their flipbooks, posters, and comic strips.

2. Invite a guest speaker, such as a doctor or nurse, to talk to the students about the importance of taking care of their bodies and answer any questions they may have.

3. Have a fun "Funny Bones" themed dance party where students can move and groove, showcasing their understanding of the human body's movements and joints.

Standards Addressed:

1   Recognize and name different emotions.