CLIP 2302

Skeletons

Skeletons
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Key Info

  • Title: Skeletons
  • Duration: 01:58
  • Description: Inside our body are the bones of our skeleton, supporting our body and holding it up. It provides a protective cage for all the delicate organs inside. The ribcage protects the heart and lungs. As we grown so our skeleton grows with us. The human skeleton is made up of over 200 bones. The clip also shows x-ray images of static and moving humans and a cheetah and images of the skeletons of a bird and frog. With thanks to "Getty Images"
  • Subject: Science   Topic: Animals
  • Keywords: skeleton, vertebrate, vertebra, bones, backbone, ribs, hand, foot, protection, human, bird, frog, cheetah, growth

Ideas for use in class

  • This clip would support learning about humans and other animals and would help to develop knowledge about skeletons.

Background details

  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9

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