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This document discusses estimating height from measurements of leg and arm bones. It provides methods to measure the femur and humerus bones and equations to estimate height from those measurements. Learners are asked to take these measurements on themselves, use the equations to predict their height, then compare the predicted heights to their actual height in a bar chart.

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2.1.3 Practical Sheet

This document discusses estimating height from measurements of leg and arm bones. It provides methods to measure the femur and humerus bones and equations to estimate height from those measurements. Learners are asked to take these measurements on themselves, use the equations to predict their height, then compare the predicted heights to their actual height in a bar chart.

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Chapter 1: Getting the Energy your Body Needs

Practical 2.1.3 Estimating height


In this practical you will explore how height compares
with other body measurements. length of
humerus
Human skeletons often follow a predictable pattern.
For example, your arm span is often similar to your
height. Height can also be predicted using either femur
length or humerus length.

Apparatus
tape measure or metre ruler

Method
1. Measure the length of your femur with a partner’s
help. (This bone extends from the hip socket to
the kneecap.) Record this measurement in
metres.
2. Measure the length of your humerus with a
partner’s help. (This bone extends from the elbow
to the shoulder socket.) Record this measurement
in metres. length of
femur
3. Measure your height with a partner’s help. Record
this measurement in metres.

Estimating height
Height can be estimated using the following equations:

Height (m) = (length of femur (m) × 2.6) + 0.65

Height (m) = (length of humerus) (m) × 3.06) + 0.62

1. Estimate your height using your femur length.


2. Estimate your height using your humerus length.

Analyse results
3. Draw a bar chart to compare your actual height, height predicted using your femur length, and
height predicted using your humerus length.
4. Describe what your chart shows.

Evaluate data and methods


5. Suggest which of the predictions was most accurate.
6. Suggest any reasons why your predictions may not have been accurate.

Key Stage 3 Science Teacher Pack 2 © HarperCollinsPublishers Limited 2014

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