Monday, May 12, 2014

Pig Dissection Links

Here are the links to tomorrow's Pig Heart Dissection.


Heart Dissection Powerpoint from today.  Please review.

Here is a link to the checklist you will be responsible for tomorrow during the dissection.

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Circulatory and Respiratory Study Guide

Standards Assessed:
In multicellular organisms, the body is a system of multiple interacting subsystems. These subsystems are groups of cells that work together to form tissues and organs that are specialized for particular body functions. (MS-LS1-3)

Topics Covered:
1. Structures and functions of the Circulatory System - Cover sheet and readings

2. Structures and functions of the Respiratory System - Cover sheet and readings

3. How do the circulatory and respiratory system work together to perform the gas exchange? - Work sheets, constructed responses, interactive links.

4. How do we breathe? - class simulation, worksheets, interactive links

5. How does the blood flow in the heart? - performance assessment, video on blog, worksheet

6. How do molecules of oxygen flow in the respiratory system from the outside air to the alveoli? - reading, questions.



Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Gas Exchange Helpful Links

Click here and Read the following article- Respiratory System Discovery Kids and then answer the questions on the provided worksheet in class.

Oxygen in our Air - click here to access article
Oxygen in our Air Questions - click here to access questions.

Connecting the circulatory and respiratory systems together!
The Gas Exchange - Interactive sites


Link - Wisc Online Gas Exchange

Circulatory and Respiratory System - Breathing and Gas Exchange.

Today we introduced the respiratory system and will look at how do the circulatory and respiratory system work together to produce energy in your body.

Here is an image of the respiratory system and its structures.


Here is an image of the gas exchange that occurs between the alveoli and the capillaries.


Access code: cep-4041

Monday, May 5, 2014

Respiratory System

Here is the link to the reading on the Respiratory System and the Questions.
Questions to answer tonight are p. 120 1c, 2b, and 2c.




Gas Exchange