Systems in the Body e-Lesson Plan Grade 8
EBOTM216706
$7.95 CAD
Additional information:
- Author : Bellaire, Tracy
Part One:
Students will learn about the skeletal system and the muscular system inside the human body.
Success Criteria:
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make observations of skeletal bones inside the human body
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determine the location of major bones on body parts of the human body
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research skeletal terminology to complete quiz questions
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describe three types of human muscle tissue
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determine the main functions of the muscular system in the human body
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identify ways to build and maintain a strong, healthy muscular system
Part Two:
Students will learn about the circulatory system and the respiratory system inside the human body.
Success Criteria:
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describe the components of blood in the human body
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calculate the amount of blood flowing in their body
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complete the diagram of the circulatory system throughout the body and the heart
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provide a written description of how the heart pumps blood in and out
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research an interesting fact about the heart and share with a classmate
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conduct heart rate tests during various activities
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identify main parts of the respiratory system and describe their functions
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create and test a model of a lung and diaphragm in the human body
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make a prediction, record observations and conclusions about the function of the diaphragm as part of the respiratory system
Part Three:
Students will learn about the nervous system and the digestive system inside the human body.
Success Criteria:
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identify the main parts of the human nervous system
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identify the main parts of the human brain and describe each of their functions
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engage in brain training exercises
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identify the main parts of the human digestive system
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describe the function of the main parts of the digestive system
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create and demonstrate a model of the digestive system in the human body
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illustrate the process of the human digestive system
Suggestions for differentiation are also included so that all students can be successful in the learning environment.