Unit Title: Animals: Structure and Function

Course: Grade 11 University Biology

Code: SBI3U
Curriculum Document: The Ontario Curriculum Science Document (2008
Revised)- Grades 11 and 12
Total Time: 20 periods (72min.) / 4 weeks approx.
Author: Monique Czaczkowski and Stephen Held

Lessons (Activities/Topics): Time and Sequence

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The Circulatory System: Blood

Students will be introduced to the new unit (Animals: Structure and Function)
and be given a quick overview of the human systems that will be covered.
Learning Goal: Today, I will understand the components of blood and the different
blood types.

*PowerPoint: Blood- Function, Liquid vs. Solid Components, & Blood Types
*Videos: Different Blood Types, Rh Factor (Fill-in-Blanks Sheet)
*Homework: Blood Worksheet
The Circulatory System: Blood Vessels
Learning Goal: Today, I will understand the difference between the types of blood
vessels and how blood pressure is measured.
*PowerPoint: Blood Vessels-The components of the vessels walls, compare and
contrast arteries, capillaries, and veins, characteristics of the lymphatic system,
and how to measure blood pressure
*Diagram of the major arteries and veins
*Activity: Measuring the blood pressure of each other using a sphygmomanometer
*Homework: Blood Vessels Worksheet
The Circulatory System: Structure and Function of the Heart
Learning Goal: Today, I will understand the structure of the heart; the flow of
blood, and how a heart beat is produced.
*Diagram of the heart Label with students
*Video: The Cardiac Cycle
*Activity: Your own heart rate and influence of exercise
*Homework: Heart Worksheet
The Circulatory System: Disorders
Learning Goal: Today, I will learn about the different disorders of the circulatory
system.
*YouTube: The Circulatory System Song (Review)
*PowerPoint: Disorders of the Circulatory System-Symptoms, causes, and
treatment of artherosclerosis
*Activity with iPads: Research and complete the Disorders of the Circulatory
System table (in groups)
In groups of 4-5, act out the symptoms on the card in front of the class while the

other groups write down which disorder they think it is and why on their
whiteboards
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The Respiratory System: Different Structures, Same Function

Learning Goal: Today, I will understand the different structures that allow gas
exchange to occur, in particular the human respiratory system.
*PowerPoint: Different Structures (I.e. Lungs, Trachea, Gills), Same Function
*Video: The Respiratory System
*Table: Comparing the Energy Release in your Cells to Energy Release in a Car
*Diagram: Labeling the parts of the human respiratory system
*Homework: Structure and Function Worksheet, Human Respiratory System
Worksheet
The Respiratory System: Breathing
Learning Goal: Today, I will understand the process of breathing, gas exchange,
and lung capacity.
*PowerPoint: The Process of Breathing
*Video: Gaseous Exchange between Alveoli and Capillaries
*Handout: Lung Capacity
*Lab: Determining Lung Volumes
*Homework: Breathing and Regulation Worksheet
>Circulatory System Quiz
The Respiratory System: Disorders
Learning Goal: Today, I will learn about health problems associated with the
respiratory system.

*YouTube: The Respiratory System Song

*PowerPoint: Disorders of the Respiratory System- Common Cold, Sinusitis,
Influenza, and Pneumonia
*Article/Class Discussion: The Annual Flu Shot: Why we should get it
The Digestive System: Structure and Function
Learning Goal: Today, I will understand the structure and function of the upper
half of the human digestive system.
*PowerPoint: The Upper Half of the Human Digestive System- Structure and
Function
*Diagram/Label: Human Digestive System
*Video: The Digestive System (YouTube)
*Homework: Human Digestive System Worksheet 1
>Respiratory System Quiz
The Digestive System: Structure and Function
Learning Goal: Today, I will understand the structure and function of the lower
half of the human digestive system.
*PowerPoint: The Lower Half of the Human Digestive System- Structure and
Function (Large IntestineRectum)
*Diagram/Label: Human Digestive System
*Video: The Digestive System-Crash Course Biology #28 (YouTube)

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*Homework: Human Digestive System Worksheet 2

Nutrition
Learning Goal: Today, I will understand nutrition and the components that make
up our diet.
*PowerPoint: Nutrition- Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats, Water, Viatmins
*Activity with iPads: Read before you eat!
*Homework: Nutrition Worksheet
Diabetes
Learning Goal: Today, I will understand the symptoms, causes, and treatment of
diabetes.
*YouTube: The Digestive System Song (Review)
*PowerPoint: Disorders of the Digestive System- Diabetes
*Video: Diabetes Effects on Body Animation 3D
*Activity: Digest-O-Rama Board Game
>Digestive System Quiz
Cafeterias
Learning Goal: Today, I will learn how to critically evaluate an article and
formulate potential solutions regarding nutritional foods in cafeterias.

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*Article 1: Ontarios Healthy Menu Program is a Disaster for School Cafeterias

-Think-Pair-Share Activity
*Article 2: A Food Revolution in Schools
-Gallery Walk
Culminating Activity
Learning Goal: Today, I will learn how to research in preparation for the disorders
assignment.
*Introduce the assignment and the success criteria
*Research with iPads: Students (in groups of 3) choose a disorder from the list
provided and find the information necessary to complete the assignment Students
will present their information using a PowerPoint and prepare for their
presentation in front of the class.
Fetal Pig Dissection: Introduction
Learning Goal: Today, I will examine the external features and the digestive
system of the fetal pig.
>Assignment-Flagging specific organs listed for each system in partners as you
work through the dissection
*PowerPoint/Fill-in-Blanks: Introduction to the Fetal Pig Dissection (Purpose,
Key Terms, Examples, Safety Rules, and Equipment)
*Video: Fetal Pig Dissection Part 1) [0-1:45, 2:00-2:15, 3:20-6:00] and Part 2)
[0:35-1:00, 1:10-3:00] only show clips, not full video
*Dissection Time: Tie down the pig with string, investigate external features,
determine age and sex of the pig, and examine the digestive system anatomy
*Clean-Up
Fetal Pig Dissection
Learning Goal: Today, I will examine the anatomy of the circulatory system and

respiratory system of the fetal pig.

>Assignment-Flagging specific organs listed for each system in partners as you
work through the dissection

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*Dissection Time: The circulatory system and respiratory system anatomy

*Clean-Up
Culminating Activity Presentations
Culminating Activity Presentations
Animals: Structure and Function-Unit Test
Learning Goal: Today, I will use all the material Ive learned from the past 4
weeks to demonstrate my understanding as I complete the unit test.