ICSE Class 5 Science, Unit 2: Human Body: The Skeletal System

What this unit aims at

This theme introduces children to the Skeletal System. The main objective of this theme is to provide information related functions of bones, body movement and movement of different kind of joints. The theme is also expected to provide awareness regarding how to keep the body healthy by performing simple exercises. Importance of a healthy diet for bones and muscles to function, will also be discussed in this theme.

Your child should be able to

• identify major bones of the human body and name them
• draw diagrams of major bones and name them
• describe functions of major bones of the human body
• locate major joints of the human body and discuss their functions
• draw diagrams of the shoulder and knee joints and their location in the body
• give examples of other kinds of joints in the human body
• identify food items that are calcium rich
• following simple exercises (under guidance) to make bone and muscles strong
• demonstrate correct posture to keep body healthy and strong both in sitting /standing position

Key concepts in this unit

• Skeleton system-bones.
• Importance of bones, muscles and joints for the body.
• Functions of bones, major bones of the body - arms, legs, chest bone, skull, jawbone, backbone.
• Care of bones and joints, food items to make the bones strong.
• Importance of good posture and exercise.