Lesson: Organs and Organ Systems

What are the basic structures and functions of the 11 organ systems that make up your body?

This lesson looks at the body as a whole and identifies the functions and organs found in each of the 11 organ systems that make up the body. Students will locate organs within the body and examine how these systems interact.

See Chapter 4 (p85) for objectives!

Warm Up:

Organ identification

Organ System Integration

First 5 (first 6)

Last 6 (last 5)

Instruction, Presentations, Assignments, Activities, etc:

Notes - Organ Systems

Diagram Completion- Organ Systems- students provided with human outlines, draw simple organs and label in correct place on body (2 diagrams for reproductive)

Assessment: Students will be able to match organs to the appropriate organ system(s). Review - Worksheet- Organ System Matching


Web Resources:

http://www.onelargeprawn.co.za/2013/08/30/body-systems/#more-19445 – strange illustrated system diagrams