Learning Outcomes

Teaching & Learning Activities

Resources

Assignments and Assessments

Structure and function of the urinary system

Teacher-led presentation, plus research.

Develop diagrams and notes to summarise structure and function.

PPT

Laptops

Ass 1 task 1

Structure and function of kidneys; process of re-absorption

Kidney dissection.

Research task – create diagrams and notes to summarise.

Flow diagram – re-absorption

Dissection equipment

Ass 1 tasks 1 and 2

Maintenance of fluid balance; importance of fluid control

Osmosis practicals

Diabetes case study

(Simple dilution of sucrose solution)

Osmosis prac equipment

Ass 1 task 3

Acid-base and electrolyte balance

Card-sort

Acid-base demo and explanation

Buffers in the blood

Research questions

Sports drinks case-study [guest speaker?]

Burette /buffer /  indicator / acid

Ass 1 task 4

Structure and function of nervous system

Card sort

Web-quest

Model-making and peer review

Worksheet

Model-making materials

Feedback sheets

Worksheet

Ass 2 task 1

Structure and function of endocrine system

Highlight key info and complete task sheet

Group research and presentations – disorders of the endocrine system

Task sheet

Ass 3 task 1

Homeostasis and feedback mechanisms in the human body

Homeostasis analogy and overview

Create flow diagram

Ass 4 task 1 and 2

Gross structure of male and female reproductive systems

Gamete production

Overview of reproductive systems – PPT and sheet fill activity

Anonymous Qs –Q&A session

Produce annotated diagrams

PPT

Fill-sheets

Ass 5 tasks 1 and 2

Hormonal control of reproduction; fertility testing, disorders and treatments

Fertility clinic role-play

Investigate different disorders and explain process of testing / treatment

Case-study sheets

Data sheets

Ass 5 tasks 1 and 3