Human Body Patterns

11thScience45 min

aligned to Hap-ls1

Learning Objective

I can analyze patterns in the human body to understand physiological relationships.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Organization in the human body | Cells and organisms | Middle school biology | Khan Academy

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Guided Notes

9 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • The human body has a hierarchical organization consisting of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.

  • Tissues are collections of similar, specialized cells that work together, such as the epithelial tissue that protects the inside of your mouth.

  • An organ system is a group of organs working together to perform complex functions, such as the respiratory system which includes the lungs, trachea, nose, and diaphragm.

Practice

14 min

10 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Describe the relationship between cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems in the human body. Provide an example of each to illustrate their interconnectedness, using the respiratory system as your organ system example.

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