Human Body

Suggested Time: 9 Days

Objectives

Students will:

• identify the parts and lobes of the brain, including:

  • lobes: frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal

  • parts: cerebrum, cerebellum, pons, medulla oblongata, and brain stem

• describe how blood flow in the cardiovascular system is affected by various factors, including:

  • blood pressure, blood volume, resistance, viscosity, disease and exercise

• explain the basic functions of the human immune system, including: o specific and nonspecific immune response, vaccines, and antibiotics

Benchmarks Covered:

• L.14.26 (Low) – Identify the major parts of the brain on diagrams or models. Identify the brain as an organ & its parts.

• L.14.36 (Moderate) – Describe the factors affecting blood flow through the cardiovascular system

• L.16.13 (Moderate) – Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the human reproductive system. Describe the process of human development from fertilization to birth and major changes that occur in each trimester of pregnancy.

• L.14.52 (Moderate) - Explain the basic functions of the human immune system, including specific and nonspecific immune response, vaccines, and antibiotics.

• L.14.6 (High) – Explain the significance of genetic factors, environmental factors, and pathogenic agents to health from the perspectives of both individual and public health.

• L.16.10 (High) - Evaluate the impact of biotechnology on the individual, society, and the environment including medical and ethical issues.