2015 S406/7 Biology Blog: Transport in Humans

Pre-Lesson Preparation:

Dear all,

please complete the following prior to our first lesson

1. read through pgs. 140 – 153 on “Transport in Humans” in Biology Matters Textbook prior to lesson. Attempt questions in Activity 2 (I will print and pass it to you on Tuesday)

Part A

Why is there a need for a transport system in humans?
What are the functions of the human transport system?
What makes up the human transport system?
State the components of blood

Part B

Fun facts about blood

2. Use the KWL chart and to fill out K and W parts of with what you already know and what you want to know about cardiovascular system

3. Create your own graphic organizers (eg. using MindNode, Popplet) throughout the whole unit

Activity 1 - 5min

Pre-diagnostic test - Google form sent to email
individual work

Further readings on amputated limbs

http://edition.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/09/16/things.fall.off/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/4653540.stm

Activity 3 - All about white blood cells

In your groups answer the questions in your worksheet and present using Padlet for sharing. You may include diagrams/charts to help you.

Suggested readings

http://www.chw.org/display/PPF/DocID/21846/router.asp

http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/anatomy/blood-function-and-composition/30

Group 1 - http://padlet.com/wall/bkuly94dy5xw

Group 2 - http://padlet.com/wall/kub4ybdq8kil

Group 3 - http://padlet.com/wall/8j3dwhz0ziok

Group 4 - http://padlet.com/wall/b3j91dlwz824

Group 5 - http://padlet.com/wall/caz454pagq5o

Group 6 - http://padlet.com/wall/3tsg0ba6hk14

Activity 4: Blood types