DIXIE STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

UNIT PLAN TEMPLATE

Teacher Candidate: Mikayla Mackert
Grade Level: 3

Content Area: Health Education

Step 1 DESIRED RESULTS

A. Contextual Factors
22 Students
12 Boys
10 Girls
Karter IEP for Behavior, ADHD, Speech
Jonas Health Plan, ADHD
Nivia Speech
Callie Speech
Boston High Level Learner
Matthew High Level Learner
Bethany WIDA level 4, Low Level Learner
Kayden Low Level Learner
Donovan Low Level Learner
Daphne Low Level Learner
MaKenna Low Level Learner
Ronn Low Level Learner
Shaniah Low Level Learner
Behavior Concerns: Hayzn, Brandon and Jonah cannot sit next to each
other or work in a group together. They cannot stay on task when they
are together. Karter has frequent outburst of emotions, especially when
feeing confused or frustrated. Jonas will often be distracted and off
task. The class in general, has a hard time focusing and listening.
Constant reminders must be given.
B. Utah State Core or Common Core Curriculum Standard
Third Grade Human Development and Relationships Standard
III: Students will understand and respect self and others
related to human development and relationships.
Objective I: Summarize the functions of the skeletal and muscular
systems.
A. Name the major body systems and their functions.
B. Describe the skeletal and muscular systems.
Third Grade Nutrition and Fitness Standard VI: Students will
understand how a healthy diet and exercise can increase the
likelihood of physical and mental wellness.
C. Enduring Understanding/Big Idea
Students will understand the functions and processes involved with the
major body systems, and the importance of keeping their bodies

healthy.
D. Essential Questions/Guiding Questions
Why is your skin important, and what does it do for your body?
Why is your skeleton important?
What are the major bones that make up the skeletal system?
How does the muscular system work to help you move?
What is the respiratory system, and what does it do?
How does the circulatory system work?
How does the digestive system work, and why is it important?
What is the nervous system, and why is it important?
Why do we keep our bodies healthy?
E. Concepts
Understand functions and importance of the skin.
Understand functions and parts of the skeletal system.
Understand the functions of the muscular system.
Understand the functions and parts of the respiratory system.
Understand the functions of the circulatory system.
Understand the digestive process, and the functions of the organs
involved in the digestive system.
Understand the functions of the nervous system.
Understand that exercise and a healthy diet keep our bodies healthy.
F. Skills
Write about how each individuals body is unique and important.
Read and write about the functions and importance of skin.
Read and write about the functions of the skeletal system.
Identify and label the major bones of the skeletal system.
Read and write about the functions of the muscular system.
Read and write about the functions and parts of the respiratory
system.
Read and write about the functions of the circulatory system.
Read and write about the digestive process.
Identify and label the organs involved in the digestive system.
Read and write about the functions of the nervous system.
Discuss why a healthy diet and exercise are good for your body.
Step 2 ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
1. Pre-Assessments
10 question multiple choice assessment.
2 short answer questions.
2. Formative Assessments/Evidence
Questioning

 Discussion
My Body booklets
3. Summative Assessments/Evidence
Same as Pre-Assessment
Step 3 Lesson Objectives with Instructional Strategies
Lesson 1:
I will read and write about my skin, and why it is important for my
body. (1a)
Protector, germs, infection, nerve endings
Lesson 2:
I will read and write about the skeletal system, and how it works. I will
identify and label the major bones of my skeleton. (1a, 1b)
Skeleton, marrow, joints, x-ray
Lesson 3:
I will read and write about the muscular system, and how it works. (1a,
1b)
Muscles
Lesson 4:
I will read and write about the respiratory system, its parts, and how it
works. (1a)
Respiratory system, lungs, oxygen, carbon dioxide
Lesson 5:
I will read and write about the circulatory system and how it works.
(1a)
Circulatory system, chambers, blood vessels, arteries, veins
Lesson 6:
I will read and write about the process of the digestive system. I will
identify and label the different organs included in the digestive system.
(1a, 1b)
Digestive system, mouth, saliva, esophagus, stomach, small
intestine, nutrients, large intestine, waste
Lesson 7:
I will read and write about the nervous system, and how it works. (1a)

Nervous system, brain, nerves, cerebrum, senses, cerebellum,

brain stem, automatic, skull

Lesson 8:
I will discuss with my classmates about why it is important to exercise,
and have a healthy diet. I will write down some reasons why it is

important to keep my body healthy.

Healthy, wellness