LESSON 3.1 - AN INTRODUCTION TO RESPIRATION
Overview:
Students will share any experiences that they may have had with respiratory illness or distress, brainstorm what they know and would like to learn about the respiratory system, and complete an introductory vocabulary, reading and question package.
Suggested Timeline: 1.5 hours
Materials:
Reflections on the Respiratory System (Student Handout)
An Introduction to Respiration (Student Handout)
Method:
INDIVIDUAL FORMAT:
1. Have students complete Reflections on the Respiratory System (Student Handout) and submit their sheet. Use the information about what students would like to learn about the respiratory system as a guide for extensions to this section of the human systems unit.
2. Have students complete the vocabulary, reading and question package An Introduction to Respiration (Student Handout).
GROUP FORMAT:
1. Have students complete Reflections on the Respiratory System (Student Handout).
2. Have students share their information with the class and begin a discussion. Tidbits of information to share:
We breathe 13 pints of air each minute.
More than half a lifter of water is lost per day through breathing.
People who are 30 take in double the oxygen compared to a person who is 80. Source: www.medindia.net/know/ur/body/ressystem.asp
The right lung is slightly larger than the left lung
The surface area of the lungs is roughly the same size as a tennis court. Source: www.fortunecity.com/campus/leftback/1037/respiratory_system.htm
3. Use the information about what students would like to learn about the respiratory system as a guide for extensions to this section of the human systems unit.
4. Have students complete the vocabulary, reading and question package ‘An Introduction to Respiration’ (Student Handout) and review in class.
Assessment and Evaluation:
Assessment of student’s prior knowledge and understanding of the respiratory system
Assessment of quality of...