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Grade 5, Science Std 8: Identify major body systems and their functions, including the circulatory system, respiratory system, excretory system, and reproductive system.

Lesson Plans: Inside and Out of the Human Body Students will complete a webquest on the body systems and their functions. Make a Neuron Students will use various ways to create neurons. Respiratory System This lesson was designed for grades 4-6 to show that the general functions of the respiratory system are to deliver oxygen to the tissues, the importance of cellular respiration, the processes of inhalation/exhalation, determine the volume of air exhaled and to eliminate carbon dioxide formed in the body. Bones, Bones, and More Bones Students will explore the make up of bones, functions of bone in the human body, and that hollow bones have more strength. Muscular System This unit of three lessons looks at the use of muscles and describes strength, endurance, and flexibility. Skeletal System This unit has seven skeletal system activities. Circulatory System Students will use the Internet to research the circulatory system.

Resources: An Activity A Day to Learn About the Brain Four weeks of activities and projects that you can do to learn about the brain Gizmo Links to free five minute interactive resources for Life Science Mr. Bones Drag the bones together to complete the skeleton Ourselves & Our Bodies Links to interactive games and resources Science Online A must see! Great site for links to Blueprint Skills, Lesson Plans, Topical Sites, Interactive Websites for Students and Worksheets Science Clips You will find an alphabetical list of science interactive movie clips. The Human Skeletal System This website has interactive graphics for the skeletal system Body Systems This website has interactive activities for body systems. Suggestions for English Language Learners (ELLs): (E/B=Entering/Beginning, D=Developing, E=Expanding) E/B: Students will construct a model of the digestive system and label it; D: ...and will use descriptive sentences to describe the function of each organ; E: ...and will write a narrative explaining the interdependence between organs.
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