We are continuing our Health unit on Body Systems. For the next two weeks we'll be learning about the Circulatory, Respiratory, and Nervous systems.
This week our focus is on the Circulatory and Respiratory systems. Vocabulary: artery, vein, capillary, plasma, platelets, blood vessels, red blood cells, and white blood cells.
Monday We looked at diagrams of the heart and learned about how blood circulates throughout the body. We learned about the prts of blood and their functions. Homework assignment: finish the Efficient System worksheet from class.
Tuesday Students wrote questions in class yesterday which will be used as a review for a quiz on Thursday. We'll "test our knowledge" in class today! We'll also learn about the parts of the Respiratory System and the functions of each. We'll be reading in our text and using supplemental material in this study. Vocabulary: alveoli, bronchial tube, trachea, diaphragm, and lungs.
Homework - worksheet Breathtaking System. Read the selection and fill in the blanks. Do not do the back side of the sheet. That will be completed in class.
Wednesday We'll continue our circulatory system and respiratory system study. Quiz tomorrow.
Thursday Quiz on circulatory and respiratory systems. We'll begin learning about the Nervous System and continue that study through next week.
Friday We'll be reading in our text and using supplemental material through next Tuesday. Vocabulary to know: cerebrum, cerebellum, medulla, spinal cord, brain stem, neuron.
