Nature & science · Age 8 · Structure Of Living Things & Body Systems Intro
The Skeleton – Shape, Protection and Movement
Explain how the skeleton gives the body shape, protects organs, and helps with movement.
Module
Structure Of Living Things & Body Systems Intro
Age
Age 8
Duration
8 min
Questions
5
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Question 1
Multiple choice
Without a skeleton, the human body would be:
Question 2
Multiple choice
The ribcage protects which important organ?
Question 3
Multiple choice
Joints are places where two bones meet. What do joints allow the skeleton to do?
Question 4
True or false
The skeleton helps movement by giving muscles a structure to pull on.
Question 5
Matching
Match each skeleton function to an example.