SCIENCE UNIT 3 - Our Body

UNIT CONTENT

Content objectives

1. Identifying main organs and basic functions: bones, muscles and joints.
2. Learning about the skeleton and its functions.
3. Understanding what joints are and their purpose.
4. Interpreting anatomical diagrams.
5. Identifying characteristics of bones and muscles.
6. Understanding what muscles are for and how they work.
7. Distinguishing voluntary muscles from involuntary muscles.
8. Associating different movements with the muscle used.
9. Recognising the importance of sports and physical exercise.

  Language objectives

1. Giving definitions: A voluntary movement is ... An involuntary movement is ... A joint is a place where ...
   
2. Impersonal statements: The skeleton is made up of ... Bones are joined together.
   
3. Describing possession: our skin; their movements
   
4. Expressing contrast: However, ...
   
5. Expressing functions: We use ... to raise / to bend ...
   
6. Explaining how a movement occurs (reflexive pronouns): by itself; by themselves
   

Contents

CONCEPTS	PROCEDURES	ATTITUDES
Bones and muscles: characteristics and names of main ones Body movements: voluntary and involuntary The skeleton: parts and functions Joints: location How muscles work and movement	Distinguish between voluntary and involuntary movements Interpret anatomical diagrams and apply the new vocabulary correctly Explain how muscles work	• Interest in developing good habits for taking care of the skeleton and muscles

Assessment criteria
• Distinguishing between voluntary movements and involuntary movements.
• Knowing the characteristics of bones and muscles and how they work together.
• Naming some bones and muscles.
• Interpreting anatomical diagrams.
• Developing healthy habits for bones, muscles and joints.