What do human and chicken bones have in common? How are they different? Learn the different parts of both skeletons. Included Directions for preparing chicken bones will allow them to last for years. A nice hands on approach to learning the skeletal system.
 
Questions Answered
Where are the various bones located?
Which chicken bones are analogous to human ones?
Which chicken bones are adapted to flying?
 
Topics Addressed
Comparative Anatomy (Human and Chicken Bones)
Bone and joint identification
Classification of joints
 
Materials Needed
prepared chicken and or turkey bones (instructions included), diagrams and labels for human and chicken bones, reference books and or model (optional)
 
Other resources
Click here to see companion curricular pieces:
Bones, Muscles, & Nerves Collection
 
Answer Key
Yes! Plus extensive teacher notes address the many questions that come up. You shouldn’t have to do outside research on this topic unless you want to. Specific charts and graphic organizers have keys.
 
Teaching Time
About 20–30 minutes, longer with included writing assignment
 
Preparation Time
Prep chicken bones (these need to soak a few days), copy and laminate paper bones (pattern included)
 
Target Audience
Middle School Students, Ages 11-14
 
Student Sheets
Scaffolded writing prompts & lab reporting
Diagrams for labeling
 
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