Skeleton Hands
In this activity, we will explore the human skeleton!
Learning Objectives/Opportunities
Build basic knowledge about human anatomy
Science process skills: observation, connective thinking
Developmental skills: gross and fine motor skills
Materials:
Pencil
Black construction paper
White chalk or paint
Activity Instructions
Trace the child’s hand on the black construction paper and cut out
Have the child make a fist. Lay the construction paper hand along the back of their fist.
Make a crease at each joint
Using white chalk or paint, paint the space in between each crease, but leave the creases black
Paint 5 bones from each finger to the wrist.
Examining the Experiment:
The human body has 206 bones, 27 of which are in each hand. Our hands are incredibly important for many activities. Our bones provide the structure for our bodies. Usually, we can’t see our bones, but in this activity, we can map our bones by knowing where our bones are not!
Science Extension: Body Map
Joints are a great way to find where bones start and stop, especially in the arms and legs. With a partner, trace your arms and legs on a piece of black paper. Find where your arms and legs flex and make a skeleton map of those bones too!