Body in Balance Lesson Overview
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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| Duration 95 minutes |
Setting Classroom |
Grouping 2 students per group |
PTI Inquiry 5.3, 3.3, 3.4, 5.2, 3.7, 5.4, 7.3 |
| Lesson Components | Time | Inquiry Skills | Tech. Used | Engage Level | Brief Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engage | 5 min | 5.3 | Laptop, Video Clip | 2 | Students will watch a short video of a man performing a balancing act on a trapeze and make connections between the video and balance within the human body. |
| Explore | 40 min | 3.3, 3.4 | Projector/Elmo | 3 | Students will cut-out statements that show organ system interactions. With a partner, students will match a statement with two body systems interacting. Once students have correct answers, the statements will be glued onto a placemat for further notes and reference. |
| Explain | 20 min | 5.2 | Projector/Elmo | 2 | The class will read a scenario, then answer questions relating to the body maintaining homeostasis. Students will answer questions, then justify their answer with a partner. The class will discuss answers and dispel any misconceptions. |
| Expand | 20 min | 3.7, 5.2, 5.4 | Projector/Elmo | 3 | Body movement activity to relate to homeostasis. Students will complete a series of physical activities, record data and observations, then answer questions to make connections between the organ systems and homeostasis. |
| Evaluate | 10 min | 7.3 | Gradecam | 1 | Students will complete a short quiz (Gradecam optional) to evaluate their understanding of homeostasis. |
| Level of Student Engagement | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Low | Listen to lecture, observe the teacher, individual reading, teacher demonstration, teacher-centered instruction | ||
| 2 | Medium | Raise questions, lecture with discussion, record data, make predictions, technology interaction with assistance | ||
| 3 | High | Hands-on activity or inquiry; critique others, draw conclusions, make connections, problem-solve, student-centered | ||
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