In this section of the lesson, you’ll explore a fun and informative article called “Your Bones (for Kids)” by KidsHealth. This article will help you learn more about what bones are made of, how they grow, and why they’re important for your body’s movement and protection.

What You’ll Learn from the Article

As you read, you’ll discover:

  • How many bones we have when we’re born vs. when we grow up
  • The different parts of a bone (like compact bone, spongy bone, and bone marrow)
  • What cartilage is and how it turns into bone
  • How the spine, ribs, skull, and limbs all work together
  • The types of joints and how they help you move

What To Do

  1. Read the article carefully
    You can scroll through the embedded article or download the PDF. Take your time!
  2. Take notes
    While reading, try writing down:
    • 3 interesting facts you didn’t know before
    • 2 new vocabulary words (and what they mean)
    • 1 question you still have about bones
  3. Look for key sections like:
    • What are bones made of?
    • How do bones grow?
    • What do joints do?

Access the Article

🔗 [Click here to read “Your Bones (for Kids)”]

You can also download it to read offline if needed.

What’s Next?

After reading the article, you’ll move on to:

  • A fill-in-the-blanks activity to review bone parts and their functions
  • A quiz to test your understanding of bones, joints, and how they grow

You can go back and re-read any part of the article before you take the activities!

Optional: Reflection Prompt

Think about this as you move forward:

  • What’s one thing you can do in your everyday life to help your bones stay strong and healthy?

Feel free to jot down your thoughts or share them in the comments.