Body Systems, Structures, and Functions
Students learn about major organs and systems in the human body. First, they complete an activity that explores their current knowledge and ideas about the sizes and locations of specific organs. Then, they group Organ and Structure Cards and explore the functions of several human body systems. Next, students create a three-dimensional model of selected body systems. Finally, they color the organ systems on a diagram and test their knowledge of systems and organs as they revisit their earlier ideas.
Details at a Glance
- 5 Days | 5 ~50 minute class periods
- 1 Activity
- Accommodates unlimited classes, each with 8 groups of 4 students
- Meets our criteria for supporting literacy
- All materials are non-consumable
- Includes digital resources
- Developed in partnership with SEPUP
Scientific Concepts
• Models are created for exploring and communicating scientific information.
• Human bodies have systems for digestion, respiration, reproduction, circulation, excretion, movement, control, and coordination.
• Organs comprise these systems. Living systems demonstrate the complementary nature of structure and function.
Key Vocabulary: cell, circulatory system, digestive system, endocrine system, excretory system, function, integumentary system, muscular system, nervous system, organ, reproductive system, respiratory system, skeletal system, structure, system (body system), tissue
Guides & Student Sheets
Our kits and modules provide you with everything you need so you can open, review, and teach the material confidently the next day.
- Comprehensive Teacher Guide with background information, detailed instruction, example data and answers
- Student Sheets with age appropriate background information, full procedure(s), and analysis items
- Materials necessary for the investigation (beyond common classroom items)
- Safety Data Sheets
Kit Components
- 8 Human torso model
- 8 Function Cards, set of 25
- 8 Modeling clay, set of 4 colors
- 8 Body System Cards, set of 6
- 8 Organ or Structure Cards, set of 25
- Downloadable pdfs of student and teacher literature
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