English National Curriculum - Science Science
Mission Objectives
Define antagonistic muscles pairs
State an example of an antagonistic muscle pair
Dissect a chicken wing
Words and meanings to learn
flexion
bending a joint so the angle between two bones is reduced
antagonistic pair
when two muscles (or groups of muscles) work together to allow movement in two directions
contract
to become shorter
relax
to become longer
extension
straightening a joint so the angle between two bones increases
Rebecca studied Psychology at the University of York before working in a variety of roles - in both the UK and internationally - where she assisted individuals with neurodegenerative and developmental conditions. She then completed her science teacher training with the National STEM centre, Royal Society of Chemistry and the Association for Science Education. Rebecca teaches biology and chemistry at Key Stage 4 and general science at Key Stage 3, and has also ran neuroscience and eco clubs at her school.
Resources: The handout, chicken wing, scissors, board/plate for a work space, gloves, lab coats and disinfectant.
Core Handout: ‘Chicken wing’ dissection sheet.
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