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Students learn about the EXCRETORY SYSTEM (sometimes called urinary system) as they move through 8 stations. Engaging student-led independent work!
This activity is designed to DIRECTLY TEACH the excretory system but is great as a review, as well! Each station includes a 1-page station with easy-to-digest information about structures and functions of the excretory system, bright and clear illustrations, and interesting facts.
EASY PREP or GO PAPERLESS!
- To use the PRINT version: Simply make 1-2 copies of the station cards and place them around the room. Make a copy of the student worksheet for each student. Students travel from station to station gathering information and answering questions on the worksheet.
- To use the DIGITAL version: Follow the included link to make a copy of the Google Slides version and assign it in Google Classroom.
In this activity, students will:
- READ information about the excretory system at 8 total stations.
- ANSWER questions on a corresponding WORKSHEET as they visit each station. Some questions are a straightforward review of what’s been learned in the text, and some require a bit of critical thinking. The answers to all questions are found in the station cards – NO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED!
Overview of Topics Covered:
- Terms used include: homeostasis, excretion, filter, kidney, nephron, ureter, bladder, urethra, urine, feces
- Functions of the excretory system
- Major organs of the excretory system
- Overview of how the nephrons work
- Common disorders of the excretory system
- How the excretory system cooperates with other organ systems
Teacher Notes:
- We offer a complete and comprehensive Human Body Systems Unit!
- NGSS Standard MS-LS1-3
- Includes answer key.
- Please note: This resource is NOT editable.
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