Immune system Unit Plan
Grade: 10 | Content Area: Immune System and body systems | Course Name: Biology |
Unit: Unit 7 Immune System | Description of Unit: During this unit students will learn about homeostasis through the lens of individual body systems as well as a brief overview on each organ system. Students will also be learning about the functions of the immune system, vaccination and how that plays a role in immunity and lastly, learning about what can happen when the immune system doesn’t function properly. There are videos, readings, simulations and application projects associated with this unit. | Approximate Time Needed: At least 4 weeks
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Learning Targets | Assessments | Instructional Considerations | Instructional Approach | Resources |
7.1 Body systems and homeostasis: I can describe how the body maintains homeostasis through the work of organ systems. 7.2: Immune system I can describe the structures and function of the immune system 7.3: Vaccines: I can describe the development and importance of vaccines 7.4: Autoimmune disorders and allergies: I can explain how the body attacks healthy cells/foreign particles to cause autoimmune disorders/allergies | Self-Pre-Assessments: For each linked lesson below, there is a pre-assessment for students to complete as well as a vocab sheet Formative Assessments: Lesson 1 formative assessment key Lesson 2 formative assessment key Lesson 3 formative assessment key Lesson 4 formative assessment key Projects/Lab Assessments Found linked in each lesson | Student Background Knowledge: As this is the last unit of the year, students are expected to have an understanding of the scientific method. Students will assess their knowledge of the benchmarks before each lesson, before formative assessments, and before the summative assessment. Essential Questions: Lesson 1: How do our organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis? Lesson 2: How does our body protect itself from pathogens? Lesson 3: How does a vaccine protect us? Lesson 3: What happens if when a group of people decide not to vaccinate their children? Lesson 4: What happens when the immune system makes a mistake? | In the teacher lesson plan, there are specific strategies, suggestions and links to teach each lesson. | Web Resources: In addition to the links in the lesson for the students, these links can provide extension activities lesson plans Lesson 2: Kinesthetic activity for acting out immune system (located on pg. 17) Lesson 3: More resources on Henrietta Lacks including an interview with the author of the book Lesson 4: Research: Found under current research in each lesson Technology Resources: -student access to laptops or computers and internet (two activities requires flash) -projector |