I'LL BEAT FOR YOU
GRADE LEVEL: 9-12
SUBJECT(S): Science, Health
LEARNER OUTCOMES:
Identify basic components of the
circulatory system.
Describe the function of the circulatory
system.
Use technology sources to explain
the circulatory system
.
DURATION OF LESSON: Three 90 minute class periods
MATERIALS:
Internet web sites
Word processing program
CD-ROM disc
TECHNOLOGY TOOLS/COURSEWARE:
Computer lab with Internet access
MS Word
CD-ROM program: "The Ultimate
Human Body 2.0" by DK Publishing, Inc.
TEACHER NOTES:
Remind students about how to search
the Internet.
Students should be aware of word
processing program.
Explain how to use CD-ROM program.
PROCEDURES:
Day 1: Teacher will pair students
to create a mini research paper on the cardiovascular system. Directions
will be given for accessing specific information on the circulatory
system and heart.
Students will begin exploration of these sites in the computer lab.
Day 2: Students will continue
their fact-finding research at specific Internet sites.
Day 3: Using a word processing
program, students will compile a 3 to 4 page mini research paper incorporating
information drawn from their sites about any aspect of the cardiovascular
system.
MODIFICATIONS: Specific pairings for special needs students may be needed.
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES:
CD-ROM program: "The Ultimate Human Body 2.0" by DK Publishing, Inc.
EVALUATION/ASSESSMENT:
Each team's paper will be evaluated by the teacher using the Classroom Assessment List for a research report from Glencoe Health: Performance Assessment Activities.
WEST VIRGINIA INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES:
SCIENCE: HAP. 52, HAP.
53, HAP. 58, HAP. 62, HAP. 67, HAP. 68,
HAP. 69, HAP. 70, HAP. 72
HEALTH: HE. 27, HE.
59, HE. 61, HE. 62, HE. 63
NATIONAL
STANDARDS:
SCIENCE:
Understands the principles of heredity
and related concepts
Understands the structure and function
of cells and organizations
Understands relationships among
organizations and their physical environment
HEALTH:
Knows environmental and external
factors that affect individual
and community health
Knows how to maintain and promote
personal health
Knows essential concepts and about
the prevention and control of disease
REFERENCES:
Glencoe Health Performance Assesssment
Activities by Merki & Merki
"The Ultimate Human Body 2.0" by
DK Publishing, Inc.
Authors: BRENDA
DAMRON, KAREN DAVIS, CONNIE
MCCAGG
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