DIY Eggbox Spine model

What is a spine?

The spine lets you twist and bend, and it holds your body upright. a large bundle of nerves that back and forth between the brain and the body.

The spine is made up of 33 bones ! Between each bone is a disc which holds the bones together and acts as a cushion, allowing us to bend.

Step 1: the cups out of an egg small holes on so you can pass a cord through it

Cut circular foam discs out of the white foam and cut

Step 2: Tie a knot in a long length of cord.

Thread cord through the holes of the egg box, placing a disc between each.

Step 3:

If you have any red and blue wool, tie pieces between the egg boxes to represent

Try using your chalks to draw around each other on the pavement

Then, try drawing in some bones and labelling the parts you know

Can you draw your heart, lungs and brain?