Articulated Man

The human body is complicated, with amazing ranges of motion. Explore the difficulties in recreating a life-like body by examining action figure toys.

Grades covered: 4 through 8

Curriculum Topics: Anatomy, Skeletal System, Joints

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Idea Sheets are cross-referenced to subjects listed in the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards, and California Content Standards.

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Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction. ||Next Generation Science Standards||Grade 4||Life Science||From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes |||Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells. [Emphasis: understanding that cells form tissues & tissues form specialized organs.] ||Next Generation Science Standards||Middle School||Life Science||From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes

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5.c. How bones and muscles work together to provide a structural framework for movement.||CA Science||Grade 7||05. Structure and Function in Living Systems||5. The anatomy and physiology of plants and animals illustrate the complementary nature of structure and function.|||6.h. How to compare joints in the body (wrist, shoulder, thigh) with structures used in machines and simple devices (hinge, ball-and-socket, and sliding joints).||CA Science||Grade 7||06. Physical Science: Physical Principles in Living Systems||6. Physical principles underlie biological structures and functions.

Categories include:

Life Science
Grades 3-5
Grades 6-8
Science

Tags: Structure & Function

Subjects covered: ["Life Science"]

Articulated Man

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