Summary
A full Operation Ouch "Try this at Home" episode. Tests and demonstrations reveal the surprising strength of bone and how the skeleton holds up the whole body. Free on the official Operation Ouch YouTube channel.
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Ages 7+
Some gross-but-friendly body science (real footage) -- a quick preview is wise.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Discussion
How much can a bone take? The doctors put bone strength to the test.
- What does your skeleton do for your body?
- What makes bone so strong for its weight?
- What helps keep your bones healthy and strong?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: bone, skeleton, strength, calcium, support.
Try it: Name two foods that help build strong bones. Plan a snack using one of them.