How Do You Make A Model Of A Human Skeleton?
The human skeleton provides the body with structure, and protects the interior organs from damage. When students learn about the human skeleton, you can provide them with a hands-on activity to show them how rigid and sturdy the skeletal bones can be. One way to do this is to construct a life-sized skeleton out of ordinary items, such as sticks and drinking straws. Once finished, you can embellish the skeleton with paint or attach clay muscles to the frame. Tape each of the 18-inch sticks onto the end of the 12-inch sticks with masking tape. These will be the legs and arms of the skeleton. Mix together four cups of flour with two cups of water in a bowl, stirring well. Blow up two large balloons. One will act as the skeleton’s head, and the other will act as the pelvis. Cut newspaper into strips. Dip the newspaper strips into the flour mixture. Cover each of the balloons with at least four layers of newspaper strips. Allow the balloons to dry completely. Tape the leg bones onto either
