This is a complete ACTIVITY-BASED human body organ systems unit. This bundle includes every resource you need to teach and assess NGSS MS-LS1-3.
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This unit is composed of several mini-units, one for each of 10 body systems. Students will be introduced to each body system with a presentation and an engaging information stations activity. Every human body system also has fun supporting activities to explore and enhance understanding. A quiz is included to wrap up each body system. A final assessment covers the enduring understandings of human body systems (NGSS MS-LS1-3).
Includes a Rich Variety of Activities to Keep Kids Engaged:
- PPT and Google Slides Presentations (with Cloze Notes) for 10 Body Systems
- Thorough “Information Stations” activities for 10 Body Systems
- Varied Supporting Paper-Based Activities
- Engaging Articles with Questions (Great as sub plans!)
- “Medical Investigation” Activities
- Hands-On Labs with Easy Supplies (see list below)
- Pair and Group Work
- Worksheets/Homework
- Check-In Quizzes for Every Body System
- Final Unit Test with Test Review
Body Systems Covered:
- Respiratory
- Circulatory
- Digestive
- Excretory
- Integumentary
- Endocrine
- Nervous
- Reproductive
- Immune
- Musculoskeletal
EASY SUPPLIES Needed for this Unit:
- Respiratory System Activity: balloons, tape measure (we included a printable one)
- Food Label Activity: a variety of food labels (Have students bring them in!)
- Kidney Activity: coffee filters, plastic cups, food coloring, glitter (easily substituted)
- Reaction Time Lab: rulers
- Test Your Brain Activity: pipe cleaners, straws, toothpicks, pennies, small containers of things to smell (vinegar, coffee, etc,)
- Integumentary System Lab: toothpicks, index cards or thick paper, tape
- Human Body Systems Station Activities (set of 10): a set of color copies
- ALL OTHER ACTIVITIES ARE PAPER-BASED!
Teacher Notes:
- Most, but not all, of these resources include Google Slides versions.
- All answer keys are included.
- Please contact [email protected] with any questions!
- Other than the included presentations, these resources in this human body organ systems unit are NOT editable.
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Related Standards:
- NGSS MS-LS1-3: Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.
