Bones Count Activity

Activity Introduction

An amazing activity designed for the 3rd graders to learn the anatomy of the bones inside our skeletal system.

The Skeletal System

The adult human skeletal system includes 206 bones, while the infantile skeletal system has many more, since not all of the bones have fused together yet.

The femur, or thighbone, is the longest and strongest bone of the human skeleton, and the stapes, in the middle ear, is the smallest and lightest bone of the human skeleton.

Bones Count Activity

The activity is designed to Elevate both eagerness for learning and researching skills for kids. Students will have fun counting how many bones in the human body, while learning the importance of the skeletal system.

Bones Count

This friendly designed worksheet is suitable for students at school, homeschooling, and as a group activity.

Instructions

How many bones are in each body part? Write your estimate in the boxes below and then do some research to check.

Format

Available in a PDF format.