Click on any number to launch the unit of instruction. We
suggest that you do "Levels of Organization" first. After
that, sequence does not matter.
This
"Organ Systems" module has
five units of instruction that focus on the main classes of
functions that a body must perform. Rather than just naming organs
of the body and what they do, we present a perspective on the body
as a coordinated group of systems that must do certain things
correctly in order to survive and thrive.
Overview of Organ Systems
Organ Systems
Bingo Activity
Famous
Scientists:
Click
here if you want to review the short
biographies of famous scientists mentioned in "Cells Are
Us," "Organ Systems," and "Ecosystems."
Toxic Hazards:
Click here to see an index of common toxic hazards that are
explained in the various instructional units.
Electronic
flash card self quizzing:
Click
here when you have finished the lessons and are ready for
self-study using the Get Smart self-study test set. Note that you
will be prompted to download the Macromedia player software if it is
not already on your computer.
Bodily
Defenses | Digestion
| Detoxification
| Gas
Exchange
Coordination & Control
Teacher's
Pages | PEER
Curriculum | PEER Home
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University
Sponsored by a grant from the
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
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Teacher Note :
Teachers should visit the Teacher's Pages before beginning the
instructional units. Access to Teacher Pages is password
protected.
Click here to get a password and
to log in.
The Module is not intended to replace current curricula, but the
units will hopefully provide useful resources and learning
activities to complement and enrich current teaching practices.
The content is designed for middle-school students, but some of
the content may be useful in high school.
Each
instructional unit
includes topics on...
"Why Does It Matter" to explain the significance
of the facts and motivate students
"How We Know" to explain how understanding develops
"What
We Know" to summarize main concepts and facts
"Story Time" a short biographical sketch on
famous scientists, emphasizing, where possible, their childhood
"Activities, Assignments" for application of module content
"Common Hazards" and
their effects on organ system functions
On-line self-study system, "Get
Smart," that operates like "flash cards."
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