Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to identify and name the major bones of the skull.
Materials and Prep
- Skull diagram or picture
- Pencil or pen
- Blank paper
No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.
Activities
- Start by looking at the skull diagram or picture. Observe the shape and structure of the skull.
- Using your pencil or pen, label the major bones of the skull on the blank paper. Refer to the diagram or picture as needed.
- Once you have labeled the bones, review your work and make sure you have correctly identified each bone.
- Discuss the function of each bone with your parent or teacher. What do you think each bone is responsible for?
Third Grade Talking Points
- "The skull is the part of our body that protects our brain."
- "There are several bones in the skull, and each has a specific name."
- "The frontal bone is located at the front of the skull and protects our forehead."
- "The parietal bones are on the sides of the skull and help protect our brain from the sides."
- "The occipital bone is at the back of the skull and protects the lower part of our brain."
- "The temporal bones are on the sides of the skull, near our ears. They help protect our inner ear and part of our brain."
- "The sphenoid bone is located deep inside the skull and helps form the base of the skull."
- "The ethmoid bone is also deep inside the skull and helps separate the nasal cavity from the brain."
- "The maxilla bones are in our upper jaw, and they help form the structure of our face."
- "The mandible bone is our lower jaw, and it helps us chew our food."