ALL ABOUT SKELETONS
What is the hard framework inside our bodies that gives us support?
A skeleton
What do we call a skeleton that is found inside an animal's body?
endoskeleton
Cats and chimpanzees are both examples of what type of animal?
Mammals
What kind of animal has hollow bones?
a Bird
If a picture shows information using labeled parts, what text feature could it be?
Diagram
Name 2 important purpose of our skeleton.
supporting the body and protecting organs?.
What do we call a skeleton that is found outside an animal's body?
exoskeleton
True or False: A cat and a chimpanzee have exactly the same skeleton.
False. Their skeletons have similarities, but they also have differences.
True or False: Giraffes have the same number of vertebrae as humans.
True
Which text feature can show where oceans, countries, or other places are located?
a map
What part of the skeleton protects the brain?
Skull
An animal has a hard covering on the outside of its body. Is this an exoskeleton or an endoskeleton?
exoskeleton
How can mammal skeletons vary from one animal to another?
They can differ in size, shape, and the structure of their bones depending on the animal.
What animal's skeleton has a special structure that includes a shell?
Turtle/tortoise
Why are text features useful when reading a nonfiction book?
They help readers find, understand, and learn important information more easily.
True or False: The spine is one single, long bone.
False. The spine is made up of many vertebrae.
What is the main difference between an exoskeleton and an endoskeleton?
Where they are located. An exoskeleton is on the outside, while an endoskeleton is on the inside.
What do cats and chimpanzees have in common when it comes to their skeletons?
endoskeletons
What makes a turtle or tortoise's skeleton unique?
It has an endoskeleton and an exoskeleton
Why might an author use bolded words in a nonfiction book like Skeletons Inside and Out?
Bolded words help readers notice important vocabulary or key information in the text.
Why would our bodies be very different if we did not have a skeleton?
Our bodies would not have the same support or shape.
Imagine you see two animals. Animal A has bones inside its body, while Animal B has a hard skeleton covering its body. Identify each type of skeleton and explain how you know.
Animal A has an endoskeleton because it is inside the body. Animal B has an exoskeleton because it is outside the body.
Why don't all mammal skeletons look exactly the same?
Mammal skeletons vary because different mammals have different body shapes and structures.
What does the text box and diagram on page 15 teach us about a bat's thumb?
Their thumbs have a single claw that is used for climbing, crawling, or holding food
Your teacher shows you a map and a diagram. Explain how each one can help you understand information in a nonfiction book.
A map shows locations and a diagram shows information or parts of something visually.