After the shapes are drawn, students will assemble the skeleton with brass fasteners or glue.
Each part of the skeleton is a basic shape.
Teacher will decide the specific dimensions for each shape.
Drawing the skeleton with basic shapes allows a variety of math questions to be asked.
Students describe the shapes and their properties.
Teacher models each of the shapes and students follow the directions of the teacher.
After all shapes are drawn, teacher will model how to assemble the skeleton.
Students will make eye sockets, nose, and mouth for their skeleton.
After the skeleton is complete students will decide on its pose and tape or glue to black construction paper.
Each child receives a piece of chalk and black construction paper.
Teacher will model how to draw a skeleton beginning with the skull.
Students will follow the directions and label accordingly.
It is best to use scientific names where possible.
Example: Draw a head is better said Draw the skull of the human body.
As the teacher draws a circle or oval to represent the skull students will understand it is the head.
After the drawing is complete, students will cut around the skeleton and display for Halloween.
Skeleton Drawing Instructions for Writing
Students draw one part of the human body skeletal system.
Teacher has a skeleton on display for students to use as their model.
Students will write their paragraph on the bone.
Display the bone stories on the classroom door.
Teacher covers the door with black paper and tapes the bones to the door.
Teacher may choose to display a complete skeleton, by assigning different parts of the skeleton to the students.
Skeletons are fun to make and are wonderful spooky Halloween decorations.
Teach about the human body skeletal system as you infuse art, science, math, and language arts.
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