Why Are Bones Hollow? Activity for the Skeletal System!
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- Grade Level:
- 7-12
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- Pages:
- 5
- Answer Key:
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Description
Let your students discover the reason why bones are hollow. This activity is divided into two parts. The first part will have them calculating the bone strength of a hollow bone versus a solid bone. In the second part, they will make hollow bones from paper and then test the compressive strength.
This download comes with:
- Student activity sheet with detailed instructions
- Teacher's Guide
- Answer Key
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