SC.6.L.14.5

Lung's use of alveoli to maintain homeostasis

structure and function

concepts - surface area

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The student will create explanations that fit evidence in science relating to how the human body maintains homeostasis. Students will discover body system interactions and how the organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis.

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The teacher will open with a Predict, Observe, and Explain (P.O.E) scenario by asking students the following question: "What will happen to your body temperature as you play outside on a hot summer day, or a cold winter day?" (depending on the weather for that day). Students will write their responses on a sheet of paper and after about 5 minutes the teacher should allow the students to share out. After hearing student responses, the teacher will present the attached PowerPoint on the human body systems. While the instructor uses the PowerPoint to explain each human body system, students will fill in the guided notes worksheet that is attached. Once the PowerPoint is complete students will be able to start the interactive activity called "Inside the Human Body."

For the activity "Inside the Human Body," the teacher should already have the classroom set up like the human body (directions on how to do this are attached). The directions for completing the interactive "Inside the Human Body" activity are also attached.

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Students will explore the excretory system through a variety of activities that include an inquiry lab, a reading excerpt, an engineering design challenge, and creating an infomercial. Students will build a simulated kidney and explore what factors improve the filtering ability. Students will analyze the data and formulate findings.

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Students will observe, explore, and create a story about the main structures of the female/male reproductive systems, describing how these systems interact during the process of fertilization to a create human being.

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Students will explore the human immune system by creating a castle designed to protect a fictional king/queen and their kingdom from an invading pathogen.

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In this lesson, students will learn the parts of the circulatory and respiratory systems and how they work together to maintain homeostasis.

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In this lab students will explore the interactions of the muscular and skeletal systems and how they contribute to homeostasis. Students will collect data based on their own body movements and identify how movement occurs through muscles, tendons, joints and bones. Finally students will conclude that temperature maintenance, cell production and nutritional factors are all variables controlled, in part, by these body systems for the purpose of homeostasis.

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In this lesson students will explore what happens at the cellular level for oxygen and carbon dioxide when the energy demands of the human body are increased. Students will explore how the actions of body are changed as the body struggles to maintain homeostasis. 

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Students will learn about the musculoskeletal system with a focus on the skeletal system. In addition, students will be able to incorporate the importance of bone density and ways of improving it by helping to select the best weight bearing cardio machine for their fitness center.

Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom.

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Students will learn how exercise is helping astronauts decrease bone and muscle loss during extended stays in micro-gravity. They will be asked to design an exercise program that utilizes both aerobic and muscle-building workouts while using the 3 exercise machines currently in use on the International Space Station. Then, the students will learn that current research suggests that more intense, short bursts of exercise may be more effective at decreasing bone and muscle loss, and they will be asked to redesign their workout prescription accordingly.

Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom.

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This MEA is based on a 6th grade life science standard. Using a doctor's report, students will create a checklist and system of identifying organs and body systems affected by the patients symptoms.

Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom.

Type: Lesson Plan

The lesson consists of a series of mini-lessons presented through a PowerPoint presentation with embedded videos, formative assessments, a simulation activity and a writing assignment that can be used as a summative assessment. The components of the lesson include the body's external and internal defenses, information on the white blood cells role in defending the body and in creating immunity, vaccinations and how they work to help produce memory cells and challenges to our immune system.

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This Engineering Design Challenge is intended to help students apply the concepts of the human body and organ systems from SC.6.L.14.5. It is not intended as an initial introduction to this benchmark.

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The lesson will begin with the teacher engaging the students with a presentation of "How the Blood Gets Around the Body" following a think quest presentation that covers the parts and functions of the circulatory system, including the brain, veins and arteries, heart and blood. Students will explore blood vessels by watching a short video clip, conducting a hands-on investigation about blood pressure. Next the teacher will lead a discussion and explain about the human heart and will use a "Map of the Human Heart" to show the class exactly how the heart pumps blood throughout your body and learn facts about the human heart. Students will get a chance to elaborate by creating a color picture of blood flow to, through and from the heart in their notebooks. To evaluate the students, they will watch a short video clip about the circulatory system and take the accompanying quiz.

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Students will read an engaging reading passage about what the skeletal system does and has a little activity called "Jumbled Bones" that has the students make a small human skeleton for their notebooks. Students will then explore, in small groups, chicken bones with magnifying glasses. The students will look at the bones for evidence of structure and components and they will speculate about purpose the bone served based on its physical appearance. Next, they will watch a short video clip about how red blood cells are produced. The teacher will follow-up with a class discussion about "How the skeletal, respiratory and circulatory systems work together to maintain homeostasis" and students will write a summary explanation in their interactive notebooks. For further elaboration, students will watch a video clip "Bones Narrated" which is a guided tour of the skeleton and its functions, and do a virtual game called "Build a Skeleton" which allows students to drag bones to create a human skeleton. Lastly, students will be evaluated on their knowledge of the skeletal system and its functions by creating a poster to present and explain to the teacher.

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***All activities from this lesson, with the exception of free alternative activities, are adapted from Florida Science Fusion Grade 6 Teacher's Manual and Lab Manual ©Holt McDougal***
This lesson addresses the structure and function of human body systems with emphasis on how organ systems collaborate to maintain homeostasis for an entire organism.

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This lesson explores the similarities between how a human being moves/walks and how a robot moves. This allows students to see the human body as a system, i.e., from the perspective of an engineer. It shows how movement results from (i) decision making, i.e., deciding to walk and move, and (ii) implementing the decision by conveying the decision to the muscle (human) or motor (robot).

Type: Lesson Plan

Help Igor learn about the immune system as he works to build Dr. Frankenstein’s creature!

This is part 8 of 9, in a series of interactive tutorials on human body systems. Click below to open the others in the series.

• The Nervous System (Part 1)
• The Respiratory System (Part 2)
• The Circulatory System (Part 3)
• The Musculoskeletal System (Part 4)
• The Digestive System (Part 5)
• The Excretory System (Part 6)
• The Reproductive System (Part 7)
• The Immune System (Part 8)
• Body Systems and Homeostasis (Part 9)

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Learn how human body systems work together to achieve homeostasis, a balance between their external and internal conditions.

This is part 9 of 9, in a series of interactive tutorials on human body systems. Click below to open the others in the series.

• The Nervous System (Part 1)
• The Respiratory System (Part 2)
• The Circulatory System (Part 3)
• The Musculoskeletal System (Part 4)
• The Digestive System (Part 5)
• The Excretory System (Part 6)
• The Reproductive System (Part 7)
• The Immune System (Part 8)
• Body Systems and Homeostasis (Part 9)

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Discover how the excretory system removes waste products from your body. 

This is part 6 of 9, in a series of interactive tutorials on human body systems. Click below to open the others in the series.

• The Nervous System (Part 1)
• The Respiratory System (Part 2)
• The Circulatory System (Part 3)
• The Musculoskeletal System (Part 4)
• The Digestive System (Part 5)
• The Excretory System (Part 6)
• The Reproductive System (Part 7)
• The Immune System (Part 8)
• Body Systems and Homeostasis (Part 9)

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Chew on facts about the digestive system as you help to bring Dr. Frankenstein's famous creature to life. 

This is part 5 of 9, in a series of interactive tutorials on human body systems. Click below to open the others in the series.

• The Nervous System (Part 1)
• The Respiratory System (Part 2)
• The Circulatory System (Part 3)
• The Musculoskeletal System (Part 4)
• The Digestive System (Part 5)
• The Excretory System (Part 6)
• The Reproductive System (Part 7)
• The Immune System (Part 8)
• Body Systems and Homeostasis (Part 9)

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Get answers to your questions about the reproductive systems of biological males and females.

This is part 7 of 9, in a series of interactive tutorials on human body systems. Click below to open the others in the series.

• The Nervous System (Part 1)
• The Respiratory System (Part 2)
• The Circulatory System (Part 3)
• The Musculoskeletal System (Part 4)
• The Digestive System (Part 5)
• The Excretory System (Part 6)
• The Reproductive System (Part 7)
• The Immune System (Part 8)
• Body Systems and Homeostasis (Part 9)

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Explore the circulatory system as we bring Frankenstein's creature to life. 

This is part 3 of 9, in a series of interactive tutorials on human body systems. Click below to open the others in the series.

• The Nervous System (Part 1)
• The Respiratory System (Part 2)
• The Circulatory System (Part 3)
• The Musculoskeletal System (Part 4)
• The Digestive System (Part 5)
• The Excretory System (Part 6)
• The Reproductive System (Part 7)
• The Immune System (Part 8)
• Body Systems and Homeostasis (Part 9)

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Learn how the musculoskeletal system enables us to run, dance, even chew! 

This is part 4 of 9, in a series of interactive tutorials on human body systems. Click below to open the others in the series.

• The Nervous System (Part 1)
• The Respiratory System (Part 2)
• The Circulatory System (Part 3)
• The Musculoskeletal System (Part 4)
• The Digestive System (Part 5)
• The Excretory System (Part 6)
• The Reproductive System (Part 7)
• The Immune System (Part 8)
• Body Systems and Homeostasis (Part 9)

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Investigate the respiratory system in this interactive tutorial as you help Dr. Frankenstein continue to build his Creature. 

This is part 2 of 9, in a series of interactive tutorials on human body systems. Click below to open the others in the series.

• The Respiratory System (Part 2)
• The Circulatory System (Part 3)
• The Musculoskeletal System (Part 4)
• The Digestive System (Part 5)
• The Excretory System (Part 6)
• The Reproductive System (Part 7)
• The Immune System (Part 8)
• Body Systems and Homeostasis (Part 9)

Type: Original Student Tutorial

Learn how the nervous system serves as the bridge between the outside world and our bodies.

This is part 1 of 9, in a series of interactive tutorials on human body systems. Click below to open the others in the series.

• The Nervous System (Part 1)
• The Respiratory System (Part 2)
• The Circulatory System (Part 3)
• The Musculoskeletal System (Part 4)
• The Digestive System (Part 5)
• The Excretory System (Part 6)
• The Reproductive System (Part 7)
• The Immune System (Part 8)
• Body Systems and Homeostasis (Part 9)

Type: Original Student Tutorial

This quest give students the ability to work with a cooperative group and teach the class on specific body systems, while learning the content themselves. Teachers can choose what system each group presents and they can present them in front of the class using a PowerPoint presentation and the students listening can be writing notes. It can also be used as a culminating activity as well.

Type: Project

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area.  This article describes the role of the circulatory system in the human body. The text divides this system into three main parts: the heart, blood vessels, and blood. Each component of the system is explained in detail, including its makeup, how it works, and why it is important. The text concludes by addressing some diseases of the circulatory system. 

Type: Text Resource

This informational text resource is intended to support reading in the content area.  This article describes the respiratory system, starting with the major functions. The article describes interactions that take place between the respiratory and other systems of the human body, especially the circulatory system. The article describes the respiratory tract and the many organs that complete it. Finally, the article gives an overview of the breathing process and concludes with explanations of various diseases and disorders that affect this system. 

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This informational text resource supports reading in the content area. The text explains how our bones do much more than just hold us up and keep us moving—they play many other important roles in the body.

Type: Text Resource