Title of Bulletin Board: Bones To Know From Head To Toe

Category: About the Body

Suggested Grade Level: 3-5

Materials: Bulletin Board Paper, Letter Cut Outs, Drawing of Skeleton with bones labeled that you are studying

Description:

This board was created during our Bones Unit. Students previously learned how nutrition and exercise affects the strength and health of their bones. Therefore, the Bones Unit focused on 10 bones throughout the entire body (from head to toe). This bulletin board is placed right next to gym doors. At the end of every PE class, I always see students studying the location of the bones they learned throughout the week, to prepare for the upcoming test.

Additional Information:

As a first year PE teacher, I have designed a PE curriculum which focuses on overall health and fitness through structured units, fitness games and activities (as there is not a health class taught at these grade levels). At first students were reluctant to this change, as they only wanted to "play". However, with each new unit that is taught, I have found students asking more questions on how they can help their family members improve their health and fitness levels.