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Body Systems Lesson PlanBody Systems Lesson Plan
Publisher
Virginia Department of Education
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Duration
2 days
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Experiment
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Year
2012
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Body Systems

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The human body is an amazing thing! Explore the body with your high school class as they investigate each system in detail. They learn components of each organ system and disease processes that can negatively affect general health and wellness.

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Concepts

the circulatory system, the digestive system, the endocrine system, organ systems

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Divide the class into groups and have each group draw a diagram of a chosen body system on butcher paper; they should draw the system in detail, including all important components, to discuss with the rest of the class
  • Research a system and various diseases that affect the system

Classroom Considerations

  • Assist English learners with any activities that require writing or reading

Pros

  • Detailed information thoroughly discusses the body systems and their components
  • Various activities appeal to all learning styles, thus engaging the entire class

Cons

  • None

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