Unit 3

How Does the Human Body Work?

 Activity: Reader's Notebook

Systems are made of individual parts that work together. If one part of the system is broken, the system will not work well or may break down completely. The human body is a complex system of interdependent parts that work together. Understanding how these complex parts work help us to understand the whole system and how various systems are connected.

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Cells are organized to work together. Groups of similar cells that have a common purpose form a tissue. Groups of tissues that have a common purpose are organized into organs. Several different types of tissues make up organs. Some examples of body organs include the heart, lungs, skin, eye, and brain. Groups of organs with a common purpose form an organ system. The body is made uf many systems. Image via wikicommons



Body Systems

Throughout this unit you will be completing lessons that examine body systems.  Download the KWL chart below.




You will be learning how the body works by exploring information about how body systems work together and about ways to keep them healthy.



Websites

Websites

The human body is made up of over 10 different body systems but the ones you will be learning about are the:


Click on each link to learn more about each body system.

You will also learn about cells and what forms the systems, DNA/Genes.


Websites

Websites

You may have heard of some of the other body systems. They include:


Click on each link to learn more about each body system.




Document: KWL Chart
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  1. Download the document KWL Chart.
  2. IMPORTANT NOTE: When the download screen opens:
      • Click the "Open with" button.
      • Select "Adobe Reader".
      • Click "OK".
      • You will then be able to view the document KWL Chart.

  3. Print the document.

  1. Enter your name and the topic: body works
  2. In the chart you see, K stands for what you know, W stands for what you want to learn, and L stands for what you have learned.
  3. Fill out the chart under What I Know:
      • What do you know about the human body already?
      • Have you ever had an injury?
      • Think about the human body and how it works.
      • Write down your ideas. Add each idea by clicking + Add Heading.

  4. Fill out the chart under What I want to know:
      • What questions do you have about the human body?
      • What do you hope to learn about the Essential Question?

  5. Leave the last section What I learned blank for now. You will complete it at the end of the unit.
  6. You will use this worksheet again later.

Think About It


Once you have finished with the KWL Chart, list three questions you have about the human body that you would like to have answered by the end of this unit.