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Prior Knowledge Students will have general knowledge of the human body and
Required: its organs/ organ systems. Students learned about the animal
cell in depth in the previous unit and should have a good
understanding of the role of cells and cellular processes in the
human body.
Time: 75 minutes
Materials:
● Powerpoint presentation
● Projector and screen
● Devices for students to participate in kahoot game (many will
use their phones but some may not have access to)
● Textbook
Step by Step 1. [15 minutes] The students will watch the Organ Systems
Instructions Video. Following the video, the teacher will lead a discussion
about the organ systems shown in the video and ask students
to share what they did not know before or what they found
interesting. The teacher will also discuss the organization of
the human body, from cells to tissues to organs to organ
systems
2. [40 minutes] The teacher will use a PowerPoint presentation
to introduce students to the unit topic; anatomy of mammals.
The class will discuss the organ systems, their major function
and major organs involved. The students will take notes and
participate in discussion questions.
3. [20 minutes] The students will participate in an Organ
Systems Kahoot Game to review what was discussed
throughout the lesson
Modifications/ ● The complete presentation with all fill in the blanks entered will
Adaptations be posted on the class website for students who have difficulty
completing this in class
● Closed captioning will be used on all videos shown in class
Organ Systems
Kahoot Game
Prior Knowledge Students have an understanding of cells, tissues, and organs, and
Required: how they work together to create organ systems with specific
functions. Students have a general understanding of the role of the
digestive system and the main organs that it includes.
Time: 75 minutes
Materials:
● Powerpoint presentation
● Projector and screen
● Digestive system diagram worksheet
● Textbook
Step by Step 1. [10 minutes] The teacher will show the Digestive System Video,
Instructions and facilitate a class discussion to gauge prior knowledge and
understanding.
2. [20 minutes] Students will receive a Digestive System
Diagram system. The teacher will guide them through the
labelling of the diagram, briefly touching on the role of each
organ and asking questions to gauge student understanding.
3. [40 minutes] The teacher will use a powerpoint presentation
to teach students about the role of the digestive system and
the overall process of digestion with a focus on the mouth,
esophagus and stomach. Students will have received a copy
of the presentation without the bolded words. They will be
expected to fill these terms in during the presentation, as well
as any additional information given by the teacher.
4. [5 minutes] The students will complete an exit ticket, in which
they will record 3 organs in the digestive system and their
functions, 2 things they found interesting from the lesson and
1 question they still have.
Modifications/ ● The amount of fill in the blanks can be modified for individual
Adaptations students who have difficulty annotating
● The complete presentation with all fill in the blanks entered will
be posted on the class website for students who have difficulty
completing this in class
● Closed captioning will be used on all videos shown in class
Prior Knowledge Students have already learned about the major organs in the
Required: digestive system and where they are located. They have discussed
the two types of digestion, as well as the digestion process in the
mouth, esophagus, stomach and small intestine.
Time: 75 minutes
Materials:
● Powerpoint presentation
● Projector and screen
● Laptop with connection to internet (to access quizlet)
● Tech devices for students without access to cellphones
● Textbook
Step by Step
Instructions 1. [10 minutes] The students will participate in a quizlet live
game using the Quizlet set created by the teacher. During the
game the students will be randomly put into groups and will
work together to match terms discussed in the previous lesson
with the correct definition. Following the game the teacher will
lead a quick discussion to review the major organs of the
digestive system and introduce the topic of the days lesson
2. [25 minutes] The teacher will use a powerpoint presentation
to continue teaching students about the digestive system,
moving on to the accessory organs, large intestine and
removal of waste. Students will have received a copy of the
presentation without the bolded words. They will be expected
to fill these terms in during the presentation, as well as any
additional information given by the teacher.
3. [20 minutes] The students will work in groups of 3 to
investigate a common disorder of the digestive system, which
will be assigned to them by the teacher. The disorders the
students will research include eating disorders, celiac disease,
chrohn’s disease, ulcers, esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux
disorder, and gallstones. The students will be reminded to
keep notes on the disorder, as they may be asked to describe
it on the unit test.
4. [20 minutes] Each group will take turns sharing their findings
with the class. The teacher will facilitate the class discussion
by adding any important information and keeping the students
engaged.
Prior Knowledge Students have an understanding of cells, tissues, and organs, and
Required: how they work together to create organ systems with specific
functions. Students have a general understanding of the role of the
circulatory system and the main organs that it includes.
Time: 75 minutes
Materials:
● Powerpoint presentation
● Projector and screen
● Laptop with connection to internet (to access mentimeter)
● Tech devices for students without access to cellphones
● Textbook
Step by Step 1. [10 minutes] The teacher will take up the homework from the
Instructions night before, and answer any outstanding questions about the
digestive system
2. [10 minutes] The students will participate in a mentimeter
activity, which will introduce them to the circulatory system,
and will allow the teacher to gauge the students’ prior
knowledge. A discussion will follow the mentimeter to touch on
any questions the mentimeter may have raised.
3. [35 minutes] The teacher will use a powerpoint presentation
to teach students about the role of the circulatory system, the
components of blood, blood vessels and the circulatory
pathways. Students will have received a copy of the
presentation without the bolded words. They will be expected
to fill these terms in during the presentation, as well as any
additional information given by the teacher.
4. [10 minutes] The students will receive a handout that
includes a diagram of the pulmonary circuit and systemic
circuit. The teacher will describe the circuits, including where
blood is flowing to, and whether it is oxygenated or
deoxygenated. The teacher will guide the students through
labelling and writing in any important information on the
diagram.
5. [10 minutes] The students will use their devices to explore
the circulatory system gizmo, which will help them to visualize
the flow of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood through the 2
circuits, as well as introduce them to blood flow within the
heart.
Modifications/ ● The amount of fill in the blanks can be modified for individual
Adaptations students who have difficulty annotating
● The complete presentation with all fill in the blanks entered will
be posted on the class website for students who have difficulty
completing this in class
● Closed captioning will be used on all videos shown in class
Prior Knowledge The students will have learned about the function of the circulatory
Required: system, the components of blood, blood vessels and both the
pulmonary and systemic circuits. They will have a general idea of the
function of the heart and how it pumps blood through the body.
Time: 75 minutes
Materials:
● Powerpoint presentation
● Projector and screen
● Laptop with connection to internet (to access ECG simulation)
● Digestive system quiz
● Textbook
Step by Step 1. [5 minutes] The students will watch a video, 11 Fascinating
Instructions Facts About The Human Heart , to get them engaged for the
upcoming lesson. Following the video the teacher will facilitate
a discussion, asking students to share what they found more
interesting about the video. The teacher will also answer any
questions the students have about the circulatory system thus
far.
2. [35 minutes] The teacher will use a powerpoint presentation
to teach students about the heart. The students will receive a
diagram of the heart, which they will discuss and label
sometime during the lesson. The presentation will continue to
discuss the spleen and electrocardiography. Students will
have received a copy of the presentation without the bolded
words. They will be expected to fill these terms in during the
presentation, as well as any additional information given by
the teacher.
3. [10 minutes] The teacher will use the ECG simulator to show
students some of the varying cardiac rhythms, including sinus
rhythm, sinus bradycardia, sinus tachycardia and VTach and
VFib.
4. [20 minutes] Students will complete theDigestive System
Quiz , which is a summative assessment.
Homework:
● Students will be asked to complete questions from the
circulatory system review in the textbook
Modifications/ ● The amount of fill in the blanks can be modified for individual
Adaptations students who have difficulty annotating
● The complete presentation with all fill in the blanks entered will
be posted on the class website for students who have difficulty
completing this in class
● Closed captioning will be used on all videos shown in class
ECG simulator
Prior Knowledge The students have learned about the role of the circulatory system
Required: and the organs involved. They have also learned about the heart,
electrocardiography, and have a basic understanding of how their
lifestyle choices affect their health.
Time: 75 minutes
Materials:
● Materials from "Heart Basics" activity
○ PowerPoint presentation
○ Set of station cards (stations A-H)
○ Nomogram for estimating body surface area
○ Computer and projector
○ Automatic blood pressure cuff
○ Finger pulse oximeter
○ Digital thermometer
○ Tape measure
○ Body weight scale
○ 2 stop watches (for stations C and D)
○ Personal data sheet for each student
Step by Step 1. [10 minutes] The teacher will use the Heart Basics
Instructions PowerPoint presentation to review electrocardiograms and the
heart's electrical system, and introduce the topic of blood
pressure. The teacher will explain the activity for the day, and
clearly outline what is expected at each station.
2. [35-45 minutes] The students will work in pairs to visit each
station and follow the instructions outlined on the station
cards. They will record all of their data on the personal data
sheet. During this time the teacher will be circulating to ensure
students are behaving appropriately, and understand what is
to be done at each station. The teacher can also pose
thought-provoking guiding questions to guide students critical
thinking.
3. [20-30 minutes] The students will work on the discussion
questions, which are expected to be completed by the end of
class. This will act as a formative assessment tool and will
help the teacher to gauge the effectiveness of the activity, as
well as student understanding.
Prior Knowledge Students have an understanding of cells, tissues, and organs, and
Required: how they work together to create organ systems with specific
functions. Students have a general understanding of the role of the
respiratory system and the major organ involved.
Time: 75 minutes
Materials:
● Powerpoint presentation
● Projector and screen
● Laptop with connection to internet (to access kahoot)
● Tech devices for students without access to cellphones
● Textbook
Step by Step 1. [10 minutes] The teacher will take up the homework from the
Instructions night before, and answer any outstanding questions about the
circulatory system
2. [10 minutes] The teacher will play the Box Breathing Exercise
video for the class. Students will follow the breathing
instructions that go along with the video. Throughout the video
the teacher will encourage students to think about what their
body, specifically the lungs, are doing during the inhale, hold
and exhale. The teacher will lead a discussion after the video
asking students if they found anything about the exercise
difficult and what it felt like during inhalation, exhalation and
holding, with a focus on the lungs.
3. [35 minutes] The teacher will use a powerpoint presentation
to teach students about the upper and lower respiratory tracts,
the process of breathing and gas exchange. Students will
have received a copy of the presentation without the bolded
words. They will be expected to fill these terms in during the
presentation, as well as any additional information given by
the teacher.
4. [20 minutes] The students will participate in a Digestive,
Circulatory and Respiratory systems Kahoot game to test what
they have learned so far in the unit. The teacher will facilitate
the game, clarify any information that students are struggling
with it and asking questions throughout to gauge student
understanding
Modifications/ ● The amount of fill in the blanks can be modified for individual
Adaptations students who have difficulty annotating
● The complete presentation with all fill in the blanks entered will
be posted on the class website for students who have difficulty
completing this in class
● Closed captioning will be used on all videos shown in class
Digestive, Circulatory
and Respiratory
systems Kahoot
Reflection Were students engaged?
Prior Knowledge Students have knowledge of the role of the respiratory system, major
Required: organs involved and the mechanisms of gas exchange. They may
have some understanding of variables that affect the function of the
respiratory system, such as age, weight and activity level.
Time: 75 minutes
Materials:
Each group of 3 will need:
● Balloons (one for each group member)
● Ruler or meter stick
● Copy of the diameter to volume conversion graph
● Technology to access the online vital capacity calculator
Step by Step 1. [15 minutes] The teacher will lead a class discussion on the
Instructions concept of tidal volume and vital capacity. The class will also
discuss possible factors that affect these measurements.
Following the discussion, the teacher will hand out the lab
instructions and analysis questions and clearly go through the
procedure. Any questions will be clarified before beginning the
lab.
2. [30-35 minutes] The students will be assigned groups, given
lab materials and assigned an area of the classroom to work.
Students will begin the lab procedure, ensuring to record all
data on the tables provided. The procedure will be repeated for
each group member. During this time the teacher will circulate
to ensure safe lab practices are being demonstrated. The
teacher will also pose critical thinking questions to challenge
the students.
3. [20-25 minutes] Following completion of the lab activity, the
students will return to their desks and work on the analysis
questions individually. These questions are expected to be
handed in by the end of class. The teacher will continue to
circulate to provide feedback and answer any questions the
students may have.
4. [5 minutes] To conclude the activity the students will submit
their analysis questions. The class will have a brief discussion
about their thoughts on the lab and what they learned about
vital capacity and tidal volume.
Prior Knowledge Students have a good understanding of the digestive, circulatory and
Required: respiratory systems. They have previously learned that the systems
work together to keep the human body functioning properly, and have
a general idea of how the body systems achieve this.
Time: 75 minutes
Materials:
● Powerpoint presentation
● Projector and screen
● Textbook
Step by Step 1. [5 minutes] Think-Pair-Share. The students will be given 1
Instructions minute to think of ways in which the organ systems interact.
They will then discuss their ideas with a partner before having
the opportunity to share their ideas with the rest of the class.
2. [25 minutes] The teacher will use a powerpoint presentation
to teach students about interactions between the body
systems and homeostasis. Students will have received a copy
of the presentation without the bolded words. They will be
expected to fill these terms in during the presentation, as well
as any additional information given by the teacher.
3. [45 minutes] The students will participate in an inquiry based
activity that uses the 5E model
a. Engage: The students will complete the Homeostasis
EdPuzzle Video, which will introduce them to
homeostasis
b. Explore: The students will explore different examples
of negative feedback using their phones or a device
provided by the teacher
c. Explain: The students will have an opportunity to
share the examples they found with the class. At this
time, the teacher can add any missing information
about the example, or clarify anything that was
confusing to the students. The students will be
reminded that they are expected to keep their own
notes on this topic, and the teacher can review them if
the student wishes to ensure they include the
necessary information
d. Elaborate: The teacher will teach students about
positive feedback, and provide examples of this
mechanism
e. Evaluate: The students will complete an exit ticket
where they will record 3 mechanisms of negative
feedback that they learned, 2 examples of positive
feedback, and the difference between negative and
positive feedback mechanisms
Modifications/ Students can be given more guidance from the teacher, and notes
Adaptations can be made available following class for any students who had
trouble taking their own notes, or who were absent.
Resources: Texts: Internet: Other:
Video: Oxygen's
Journey Through The
Body
Prior Knowledge The students will have previously learned about the major parts of a
Required: lab report. They will be familiar with writing lab reports and practicing
safe lab procedures. The students will also have previously learned
about cellular respiration, as well as the respiratory system and will
apply their knowledge of body systems during this lab.
Time: 75 minutes
Materials:
● Lab handout
● Chair
● Temperature
● Stopwatch
● Weights
● Coat
● Blanket
Step by Step
Instructions This inquiry-based activity will follow the 5E model.
Prior Knowledge Students have learned about the organ systems, their functions and
Required: major organs involved. They have taken a deeper look at the
digestive system, circulatory system and respiratory system including
function, organs, structures, diseases etc. Students also have an
understanding of the interaction between body systems that keeps
the body in a steady state
Time: 75 minutes
Materials:
● Laptop to access online review games
● Projector and screen
● Textbook
Step by Step
Instructions 1. [20 minutes] The students will have an opportunity to ask any
questions they have about the unit, in preparation for the unit
test. These can be questions from the unit review, or any of
the previous lessons and homework assignments. The
teacher will provide an outline of the test, and reiterate any
important information.
2. [25 minutes] The teacher will facilitate a Kahoot Review
Game to help students prepare for the test. Following each
question, the teacher will take the time to discuss any
questions that arise.
3. [30 minutes] The teacher will provide students an opportunity
to participate in the quizlet live and kahoot games that were
used in previous lessons to help prepare for the test. Students
will also have the option to continue working on unit review
questions from the textbook, while the teacher circulates to
answer any questions.
Modifications/ If students need more time at the beginning of class to ask questions
Adaptations or go over difficult concepts, the rest of the lesson can be adjusted
accordingly. If necessary, the teacher can ask students questions and
have them move to different areas of the room (to represent answer
options) if internet access restricts the use of online review games.
Kahoot Review
Game