Title: Human Body Unit Overview
1Human Body Unit Overview
2- How is the reproductive system information
taught? - Is my child REALLY this grown up?
- Will I survive this unit??
3This unit covers
- The structure of systems What are the parts?
(ANATOMY) - The function of the parts What do the parts
do? (PHYSIOLOGY)
4We look at MANY systems, including
- The Skeletal System,
- The Muscular System,
- The Circulatory System,
- The Respiratory System,
- The Nervous System,
- The Digestive System,
- The Immune System,
- The Endocrine/Exocrine System, as well as
- The Reproductive System
5For each system studied
- Students are engaged in activities that are
appropriate for ten and eleven-year-old children. - Students label drawings, write essays, read
articles, and watch videos. - Students may compile a binder section of study
materials which serve as a scrap book of their
learning.
6- A specific look at the Districts Curriculum
7Concept I
- The basic living unit is the cell cells
specialize to form tissues tissues specialize
and join to form organs organs specialize and
join to form systems.
8Outcomes for Concept I
- The student will identify the physiological needs
of a cell. - The student will describe the need for cell
specialization. - The student will discuss the relationship among
cells, tissues, organs, systems.
9Concept II
- Various systems work together, interdependently,
to perform the body functions.
10Outcomes for Concept II
- The student will describe the structure,
function, and care of the skeletal and muscular
systems. - The student will describe the structure,
function, and care of the circulatory and
respiratory system.
11Outcomes for Concept II
- The student will describe the structure,
function, and care of the digestive and excretory
systems. - The students will describe the structure,
function, and care of the nervous system.
12Outcomes for Concept II
- The student will describe the structure,
function, and care of the reproductive system.
13So
- By the time we arrive at the reproductive
system, students have had experience with the
format of the lessons, as well as with discussing
new and exciting vocabulary!
14Key concepts
- The reproductive system is just another system of
our bodies, so we shouldnt exclude it from
study. - During the Animal Kingdom unit, we already
learned that one life activity of animals is to
reproducepeople are no exception!
15More key concepts
- Our bodies change as we grow older. Just as our
muscles get bigger and our bones help us to grow
taller, other systems mature as we enter PUBERTY.
16As we prepare to discuss these concepts with
students
- We stress using appropriate vocabulary.
- We stress using appropriate behavior at all
times. - We talk about strategies to use if we feel
embarrassed, like taking a time out instead of
drawing attention to ourselves!
17As we prepare to discuss these concepts as adults
- We want to be sure that you understand what WILL
be discussed. - We want to be sure that you understand what WILL
NOT be discussed.
18We will NOT discuss
- Birth control methods of any kind,
- safe sex
- Abortion
- Homosexuality
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases, except for H.I.V.
as related to the Immune System.
19If questions about these topics arise
- We will just say that we wont be covering those
concepts at school this year, but that students
are welcome to talk more to their families at
home or to a trusted adult.
20More concepts from the Districts
CurriculumCONCEPT III
-
- Our body has a defense system.
21Outcomes for Concept III
- The student will describe how the body destroys
germs (bacteria, viruses). - The student will explain the function of
immunization in preventing disease. - The student will discuss how lifestyle choices
maintain the defense system and reduce the risk
of diseases.
22A point of clarification
- For our fifth grade students, healthy lifestyle
choices really means eating healthy foods,
washing our hands, covering our mouths when we
sneeze, etc. - We focus on AGE - APPROPRIATE examples.
23CONCEPT IV
-
- Many diseases can be prevented, however
sometimes our body becomes ill.
24Outcomes for Concept IV
- The student will differentiate between
communicable diseases and chronic, degenerative
diseases. - The student will identify disorders and diseases
that may harm the systems of the body. This is a
part of each cores instruction.
25Outcomes for Concept IV
- The student will describe community efforts in
preventing and controlling disease.
26CONCEPT V
-
- Drugs are beneficial when used appropriately,
but harmful to man and society when abused.
27Outcomes for Concept V
- The student will explain the difference between
use and abuse of drugs. - The student will describe the effects of drugs on
organs of the body.
28Outcomes for Concept V
- The student will predict the effect of certain
drugs on physical, mental, and social
functioning. - The student will explain the necessity of sound
decisions concerning the use of any drug.
29- Concept Vs outcomes regarding drugs are now
taught via the new Drugs, What Kids Need To
Know curriculum. This is in place of the former
D.A.R.E. lessons.
30CONCEPT VI
- Similar growth patterns occur however, each
child develops at his or her own rate.
31Outcomes for Concept VI
- The student will describe the stages in the human
life cycle. - The student will identify factors that influence
growth rate and explain the variety of growth
patterns among adolescents.
32Outcomes for Concept VI
- The student will discuss the effects of heredity
and environment on growth patterns. - The student will describe the relationship among
maturation, physical changes, and emotions.
33Outcomes for Concept VI
- The student will discuss responsibilities and
alternatives for dealing with new emotions.
34CONCEPT VII
-
- Physical and mental well-being can be achieved by
developing good health habits.
35Outcomes for Concept VII
- The student will describe how lifestyle choices
affect physical, social, and emotional
well-being.
36Reproductive System Lessons
- Four lessons
- 1. Puberty
- 2. Structure of male and female reproductive
systems - 3. Human Development before birth
- 4. Question and answer session, boys and girls
separately.
37Lesson 1 PUBERTY
- Our bodies change in response to hormones
released in our brains. - Girls begin to look more like women, and boys
begin to look more like men.
38Lesson 2 Structure/Function
- Basic parts and functions of female / male
reproductive system
39Lesson 3
- Human Development stages in the human life cycle
40Lesson 4 Question and Answer Session
- Tying it all together, questions about gender
specific hygiene issues
41H.I.V. / A.I.D.S. Information
- This part of the curriculum is currently under
review to be updated. We will only share the
following information
42Information that may be shared with children
- HIV is a virus that attacks the immune system by
destroying white blood cells. - When white blood cells are destroyed they cant
make antibodies to fight illnesses. -
43- A person gets HIV when an infected persons body
fluids enter his or her bloodstream. - The virus can enter the blood through linings in
the mouth, or through broken skin. - Both men and women can spread the HIV virus.
44- Pregnant women with HIV also can give the virus
to their babies. - AIDS is the final stage of HIV infection.
45- Common ways people get HIV
- through the exchange of body fluids
- through hypodermic needles
- from a mother to baby
- through blood transfusions
46- You cannot get HIV from
- touching or hugging someone who have HIV/AIDS
- public bathrooms or swimming pools
- sharing cups, utensils, or telephones with
someone who has HIV/AIDS - bug bites
47- Prevention
- Never touch another persons blood.
- Watch out for needles.
- Dont be a blood brother or blood sister.
- Treatment
- There are many anti-HIV drugs available.
48Materials we will use are available for your
review at this time.
- Parent resources
- Student pages and diagrams
- Overheads
49S.C.A.S.D. Exemption Policy
- Parents are asked to contact the principal if
they have concerns about the appropriateness of
these materials for their child.
50Thank you for joining us tonight.
- Teachers will be available for individual
questions - Please feel free to review materials