Engage students with a brief discussion on breathing. Ask them to take a deep breath and notice how their body feels. Introduce the concept of the respiratory system, highlighting the nose, mouth, and lungs.
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- Understand the basic function of the respiratory system, including the nose, mouth, and lungs.
- Identify the process of breathing in and out as a way for the body to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.
- Recognize the role of the respiratory system in supporting the body's life processes.
Introduction and Hook
Direct Instruction
Explain the basic function of the respiratory system. Use diagrams to show how air travels through the nose and mouth, down the windpipe, and into the lungs.
Introduce the process of breathing in and out, emphasizing the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide.
Guided Exploration
Hands-On Activity
Conduct a simple experiment where students blow up balloons to visualize how lungs expand and contract. Discuss how this relates to breathing.
Independent Practice
Check for Understanding
Have students explain the process of breathing in their own words. Encourage them to describe how the respiratory system supports life processes.
Review and Reflection
Review the key concepts of the respiratory system. Discuss how the nose, mouth, and lungs function together to support the body's needs.
Assessment and Extension
Use the 'What’s Inside Your Body?' assessment to evaluate students' understanding of human anatomy, including the respiratory system.
Encourage students to take the unit quiz to test their comprehension of the respiratory system and its role in the body.
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