Neuron Modeling

On Monday, 3/3, Students created their own neuron models using a variety of household supplies:  Play-Doh, straws, pipe cleaners, toothpicks, beads, and yarn.  Students labeled the major parts of the neuron and traced the direction of the impulse.

Digestive, Nervous, and Reproductive Systems

 Our current unit will be the last of the Human Body Systems.  This unit includes the digestive, nervous, and reproductive systems. 

 

The unit test is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, March 13th.

Circulatory & Respiratory Systems Test

Circulatory & Respiratory Systems Test  Thursday, 2/13

Chapter 23 Section 1, 2 & 4

Major Topics Include:

Circulatory System

Heart

Flow of blood through the heart

Diagram of the heart & function of each part

3 Types of Blood vessels

Circulation

Heart Rate

Blood Types

4 components of blood & function

Oxygenated and Deoxygenated Blood

Respiratory System

Inhaling & Exhaling

Diagram of the respiratory system & function of each part

Describe how oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged

Describe how the circulatory & respiratory systems work together


Review! Videos, lableing activities, & practice quizzes!

Respiratory System - http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/RSquiz.html 

Circulatory System - http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/CSquiz.html 

 

Schedule

Wednesday, 2/5 - Review Circulatory System - Ch. 23 Section 1 & 2
Thursday, 2/6 - Begin Respiratory System - Ch. 23 Section 3
Friday, 2/7 - notebook quiz 11 (will cover all notebook entries between 1-24 and 2-6)

Monday, 2/10 - Complete Respiratory System
Tuesday, 2/11 - Review for Test
Wednesday, 2/12 - Review for Test
Thursday, 2/13 - Circulatory & Respiratory Systems Test (Ch. 23 Section 1, 2, & 4)

*During our study of blood and blood types, students were encouraged to ask about their own blood type. 

Ch. 23 Section 1 Quiz Corrections

Today, students were given back graded Ch. 23 Section 1 Quizzes from Friday. 

Students who scored 60 or above:

• make corrections for future review
• tape into notebook
• will keep current grade

Students who scored below 60:

• on front:  make corrections
• on back:  rewrite question as a true statement using the correct answer
• include a texbook page number
• Turn in tomorrow for regrade
• students will receive half credit for each corrected question up to a 60.

Ch. 23 Section 1 Quiz Tomorrow!

http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/heart.html 

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