Unit title: Inner Balance: Exploring the Interconnectedness of Our Body Systems
Key concepts:- Systems
Related concept:- Form, Function
Global context:- Identities and relationships
Statement of Inquiry:- A system's form and functions allow the species to be maintained and altered as needed.
Learning outcomes:-
Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
Identify and describe the major human body systems (digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory)
Explain the function of each system and how its parts work together
Use scientific vocabulary to discuss the human body systems
Model the processes of digestion, respiration, circulation, and excretion
Analyze how the human body systems are interdependent
Evaluate the impact of human choices on the health of these systems
5E Model Breakdown:
Engage (1 week):
Hook: Show a short video or animation about the human body systems working together (e.g., YouTube: [invalid URL removed] “Crash Course: The Digestive System”).
KWL Chart: Students brainstorm what they Know, Want to Know, and Learned about the human body.
Mystery Box Activity: Students work in groups to guess the function of an organ based on its appearance and clues (models, pictures).
MYP Unit Question Discussion: Introduce the unit question and facilitate a discussion about the role of systems in our identities and relationships with the world.
Explore (2 weeks):
Station Rotations: Each station focuses on a different body system (digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory). Activities can include:
Dissections (e.g., virtual dissections of organs)
Building models (e.g., using clay or recycled materials)
Simulations (e.g., acting out the process of digestion)
Interactive games and quizzes
Research and note-taking on the functions and parts of each system
Explain (1 week):
Teacher-led Presentations: Reinforce key concepts with clear explanations and visuals (diagrams, animations). Encourage student questions and discussions.
Vocabulary Review: Define and practice using key vocabulary terms associated with each system.
Guest Speaker (Optional): Invite a doctor or nutritionist to discuss the importance of maintaining healthy body systems.
Elaborate (1 week):
Project Choice: Students choose a system and create a project demonstrating their understanding (e.g., model, poster, presentation, song). Projects should highlight the form-function relationship within the chosen system.
Healthy Choices Research: Students research the impact of diet, exercise, and other lifestyle choices on the health of specific systems.
Case Studies: Analyze real-life case studies of how diseases or injuries affect the functioning of specific systems.
Evaluate (1 week):
Project Presentations: Students present their projects to the class, explaining their understanding of the chosen body system.
Exit Ticket: Students answer questions to assess their understanding of the major body systems and their interactions.
Self-reflection: Students reflect on their learning journey and how their understanding of the unit question has changed.
MYP Differentiation:
Tiered Activities: Provide different levels of complexity for exploration and elaboration tasks to cater to diverse learning styles.
Choice Boards: Offer students choices within projects to promote agency and address individual interests.
Graphic Organizers: Use visual aids like concept maps or flowcharts to support students in organizing information.
Collaborative Learning: Encourage teamwork and peer support throughout the unit.
Assessment:
Participation in class discussions and activities
KWL Chart updates
Station rotation activities (e.g., worksheets, models)
Vocabulary quizzes
Project presentations and content
Self-reflection journals
Exit tickets
Kath Murdoch Inquiry Cycle:
Tuning In (1 week):
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Key concepts:- Systems
Related concept:- Form, Function
Global context:- Identities and relationships
Statement of Inquiry:- A system's form and functions allow the species to be maintained and altered as needed.
Learning outcomes:-
- State the names of the parts of the alimentary canal
- State the functions of the various parts of the alimentary canal
- Draw a diagram of the alimentary canal and label the parts
- Describe the process of digestion- mechanical and chemical
- Define key vocabulary terms associated with the digestive system
- Describe the function and workings of the respiratory system
- Identify the main parts of the respiratory system
- Describe how gas exchange takes place in the human body
- Recognize the importance of a healthy respiratory system
- Define key vocabulary terms associated with the respiratory system
- Describe how the body's circulatory system works and its importance to the human body
- Describe the importance of blood to the human body
- Describe the functions of the three major types of blood vessels, arteries, veins, and capillaries
- Describe the structure of the heart
- Describe the path of blood through the heart and the circulatory system
- Define key vocabulary terms associated with the circulatory system
- Identify the main parts of the excretory system
- Describe the function and workings of the excretory system
- Identify the way the kidneys filter the blood.
- Define key vocabulary terms associated with the excretory system
Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
Identify and describe the major human body systems (digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory)
Explain the function of each system and how its parts work together
Use scientific vocabulary to discuss the human body systems
Model the processes of digestion, respiration, circulation, and excretion
Analyze how the human body systems are interdependent
Evaluate the impact of human choices on the health of these systems
5E Model Breakdown:
Engage (1 week):
Hook: Show a short video or animation about the human body systems working together (e.g., YouTube: [invalid URL removed] “Crash Course: The Digestive System”).
KWL Chart: Students brainstorm what they Know, Want to Know, and Learned about the human body.
Mystery Box Activity: Students work in groups to guess the function of an organ based on its appearance and clues (models, pictures).
MYP Unit Question Discussion: Introduce the unit question and facilitate a discussion about the role of systems in our identities and relationships with the world.
Explore (2 weeks):
Station Rotations: Each station focuses on a different body system (digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory). Activities can include:
Dissections (e.g., virtual dissections of organs)
Building models (e.g., using clay or recycled materials)
Simulations (e.g., acting out the process of digestion)
Interactive games and quizzes
Research and note-taking on the functions and parts of each system
Explain (1 week):
Teacher-led Presentations: Reinforce key concepts with clear explanations and visuals (diagrams, animations). Encourage student questions and discussions.
Vocabulary Review: Define and practice using key vocabulary terms associated with each system.
Guest Speaker (Optional): Invite a doctor or nutritionist to discuss the importance of maintaining healthy body systems.
Elaborate (1 week):
Project Choice: Students choose a system and create a project demonstrating their understanding (e.g., model, poster, presentation, song). Projects should highlight the form-function relationship within the chosen system.
Healthy Choices Research: Students research the impact of diet, exercise, and other lifestyle choices on the health of specific systems.
Case Studies: Analyze real-life case studies of how diseases or injuries affect the functioning of specific systems.
Evaluate (1 week):
Project Presentations: Students present their projects to the class, explaining their understanding of the chosen body system.
Exit Ticket: Students answer questions to assess their understanding of the major body systems and their interactions.
Self-reflection: Students reflect on their learning journey and how their understanding of the unit question has changed.
MYP Differentiation:
Tiered Activities: Provide different levels of complexity for exploration and elaboration tasks to cater to diverse learning styles.
Choice Boards: Offer students choices within projects to promote agency and address individual interests.
Graphic Organizers: Use visual aids like concept maps or flowcharts to support students in organizing information.
Collaborative Learning: Encourage teamwork and peer support throughout the unit.
Assessment:
Participation in class discussions and activities
KWL Chart updates
Station rotation activities (e.g., worksheets, models)
Vocabulary quizzes
Project presentations and content
Self-reflection journals
Exit tickets
Kath Murdoch Inquiry Cycle:
Tuning In (1 week):
- KWL Chart: Students brainstorm what they Know, Want to Know, and Learned about the human body.
- Mystery Box Activity: Students work in groups to guess the function of an organ based on its appearance and clues (models, pictures).
- Photo Analysis: Analyze pictures of athletes or people performing various activities. Students discuss how different body systems might be working in those situations.
- Formative Assessment: Teacher observes student participation and gathers initial understanding of prior knowledge.
- Driving Question: How are our bodies like machines?
- Station Rotations: Each station focuses on a different body system (digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory). Activities can include:
- Dissections (e.g., virtual dissections of organs)
- Building models (e.g., using clay or recycled materials)
- Simulations (e.g., acting out the process of digestion)
- Research and note-taking on the functions and parts of each system
- Collaborative investigations to answer specific questions about each system
- Data Analysis: Students analyze information gathered during inquiry activities (diagrams, notes, observations).
- Vocabulary Development: Define and practice using key vocabulary terms associated with each system.
- Compare and Contrast: Students compare and contrast the form and function of different body systems.
- Group Discussions: Share findings and discuss how each body system contributes to the overall functioning of the human body.
- Formative Assessment: Teacher checks for understanding through discussions and presentations of findings.
- Challenge Question: How can we keep our body systems healthy and functioning well?
- Project Choice: Students choose a system and create a project demonstrating the form-function relationship (e.g., model, poster, presentation, song).
- Healthy Choices Research: Students research the impact of diet, exercise, and other lifestyle choices on the health of specific systems.
- Case Studies: Analyze real-life case studies of how diseases or injuries affect the functioning of specific systems.
- Summative Assessment: Project presentations and content demonstrate understanding of form-function relationship and impact of choices.
- Self-reflection: Students reflect on their learning journey and how their understanding of the unit question has changed.
- Exit Ticket: Answer questions to assess understanding of the major body systems and their interactions.
- Gallery Walk: Students present projects in a gallery format, allowing peer review and reflection on the form-function relationship within different systems.
- MYP Unit Question Revisited: Discuss how the unit has informed their understanding of the central idea and global context.
- Summative Assessment: Self-reflection and exit ticket assess understanding and learning gains.
- Throughout the inquiry cycle, provide options and support to cater to diverse learning styles and abilities.
- Offer tiered activities, graphic organizers, and choice boards to personalize the learning experience.
- Encourage collaboration and peer support throughout the unit.
Credit: https://g.co/gemini/share/e3a4cb2fdbbb
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