Objectives for the week: Students will be able to a) describe the process of breathing, b)describe what happens during gas exchange in the lungs, c)identify the structures that air passes through as it travels to the lungs, d)state the functions of the respiratory and excretory systems, e)state how the kidneys filter wastes from the blood, and F)explain how excretion contributes to homeostasis.
Monday
Classwork:
-Complete "A Breathe of Fresh Air" lab and discuss
-Begin notes if time
Homework:
-review dittos on respiration
Tuesday
Classwork:
-Go over notes, overheads, and HW on respiration
-"Lung Capacity" lab
Homework:
-Read pages 579-583
-Answer the following questions in cornell note form:
1.What is the function of the excretory system?
2.Sketch and label the following structures- kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra. What does each do?
3.What is the difference between urea and urine?
4.What is a nephron and how does it filter wastes from the blood?
5.How does excretion contribute to homeostasis?
6.How do the kidneys help maintain homeostasis?
7.Besides the kidneys, what are the other three organs of excretion?
Wednesday
Classwork
-"Breathing Rate and Exercise" Lab
-Go over notes and overheads on excretion
Homework:
-review ditto on excretion
Thursday
Classwork:
-filtering activity
-add respiratory and excretory systems to Mr. Bones
Homework:
-Urinalysis ditto
Friday
Classwork:
-Begin "Waste Doctor" assessment. Instead of a test on the respiratory and excretory systems you will need to design a poster comparing the two. You will receive the directions and rubric in class. The project is due on Wednesday, May 14th. Work on it over the weekend and do a little each day because we will begin the circulatory system next week and you will have additional homework.
Homework: work on poster
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