Investigation – how does the length of a bone affect its strength?

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
Investigation – how does the length of a bone affect its strength?
Main Subject
Key stage
Category
Organisation and organ systems: Skeletal system
Resource type
Student activity
Working scientifically
Experimental skills
Maths skills
Handling data
Maths skills
Graphs

A practical investigation that simulates bones using paper tubes. Students investigate the strength of the 'bone' by adding weights to the suspended bones until they break. This builds on key practical skills such as identifying variables, making a table and drawing a graph.

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17/05/2021

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06/12/2018

great fun practical for end of term - thank you

08/07/2014

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17/05/2021

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06/12/2018

great fun practical for end of term - thank you

08/07/2014

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