Skeletal System Nature Study

Explore the human skeletal system with this 20-day homeschool science unit study for the whole family. This hands-on human body curriculum combines anatomy, current medical knowledge, nature study, and seasonal October learning as students investigate the bones, joints, cartilage, teeth, and tissues that support the body.
Current medical knowledge and interesting research are presented through clear, family-style readings and hands-on projects that bring this medical study to life! Younger students can participate in the shared lessons, while older learners explore each topic with greater scientific depth through age-appropriate workbook activities.
The complete study includes:
Four age-level workbooks for Little, Junior, Senior, and Expert Explorers
A detailed Teacher’s Manual
An original build-and-label paper skeleton, hand-painted by our watercolor artist
Anatomy references and hands-on learning activities
Group STEM and art projects
Gameschooling and poetry tea time
Bone-themed recipes
Throughout the study, families will explore:
The major purposes of the human skeleton
Compact bone, spongy bone, bone marrow, and bone cells
Joints, ligaments, tendons, and cartilage
How teeth differ from bones
Nutrients, movement, and other habits that support healthy bones
X-rays, CT scans, MRI, DXA scans, and other diagnostic tools
The stages of fracture healing
Osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, scoliosis, and osteogenesis imperfecta
What bones and teeth can reveal about people from the past
Endoskeletons, exoskeletons, and hydrostatic skeletons in nature
From assembling an original watercolor paper skeleton to examining X-rays and investigating the clues preserved in bones, this skeletal system unit study gives homeschool families a memorable way to explore human anatomy. Its fascinating bone theme also makes it a natural choice for October homeschool lessons, a seasonal science study, or a broader human body study.