Kids Learning → Human Body → Bones → What is Bones

Overview

Bones are the hard structures that make up our skeleton. They help support our body, protect our organs, and allow us to move. Bones are strong but lightweight, and they come in different shapes and sizes. We have 206 bones in our body! Learning about bones helps us understand how our body works and how to keep it healthy.

📚 Key Learning Objectives

  • Identify the main functions of bones.
  • List the number of bones in the human body.
  • Describe different types of bones and their shapes.
  • Explain how bones protect our organs.
  • Demonstrate how bones help us move.