Health Lesson Ideas

Name of Activity: Graphically Organized Body systems

Purpose of Activity: The purpose of this activity is to create a high level of thinking by examining the the different types of body systems, how they work, and what organs are involved in the process.

Prerequisites: Prior to this lesson, students should have background information about the different body systems unless this is being used as a diagnostic assessment prior to learning about the body systems

Suggested Grade Level: 6-8

Materials Needed: Graphic organizers printed out of the body systems, Cut outs of the answers to each body sytem, A baggy might be helpful to keep items together. Handout

Description of Idea

Assessment Ideas:

This can be used as an assessment tool as well as a test. Students would have their own and have to fill in the blocks with the right information. Velcro and laminated papers and cut outs might be beneficial for multiple use.