IPS/Butler University Laboratory School

In order to make deeper connections with our yoga and movement study, we have engaged in a couple experiences this week about the skeletal system during class time. Students are very interested in the parts of their body and have showed this through their enthusiasm toward this work.

The first experience was one focused on the spine. We used pipe cleaners and straws to explore what life would be like if our spine was one long bone instead of a number of vertebrate.

We second experience involved paper towel rolls and heavy books. We stacked objects on top of the paper towel rolls to demonstrate how strong bones are based on their shape!

Finally, we have started am ongoing experiment about what makes our bones hard. Using chicken bones, we are trying to determine what will happen when we soak the bones in vinegar. Check back later this week to see our findings!

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