Summary
A full Operation Ouch episode. Bones may seem like dry sticks, but the doctors reveal that they are living tissue that grows, heals and even makes blood. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.
Viewer safety
Ages 7+
Some gross-but-friendly body science (real footage) -- a quick preview is wise.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
A skeleton looks lifeless -- but inside you, your bones are very much alive.
- What surprised you about bones being alive?
- How can a broken bone heal itself?
- What important job happens inside some of your bones?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: bone, living, marrow, heal, grow.
Try it: Write one reason a bone counts as 'alive', using a word from the video.