HBS Unit 2 Communication

from Egan

Reprinted

2.1 Brain
Name
The Power of
Communication

Students will
Participate in a communication
exercise and brainstorm modes
of communication between
body systems and the outside
world

Grades/Assessments
Not graded
Introduction communication
activity

Supplies

A2.1.1

Notes
Play
communication
game, build
something and
then give
instructions on how
to build.

A2.1.2

Build a Brain

P2.1.3

Map a Brain

Maniken build
NB grade notes
NB grade brain diagram
Swim cap grade
NB grade notes, graded
data table grade
Data Table grade

Maniken
Brain
diagrams
Swim caps

P2.1.3

Map a Brain
dissection

Build CNS on Maniken and

identify structure and function
of major parts of the brain
Design a brain map on a swim
cap that links regions of the
brain with specific human
emotions, personality traits, or
functions
Sheep brain dissection
(Optional)

Lab practical with labels

and parts of the brain
summative

Sheep
brains
Fisher
Science

Grades/Assessments
Grade of models oral
explanation and grading of
model that it includes all
parts.
Job description of neurons
handed in
NB grade notes of types
of neurons
Flow chart of signal and
response
SRS graded

Supplies
Craft
supplies

Notes
Students must
write job
descriptions of the
types of neurons
and students often
forget this.

Stuff to

Have students

Used balloons
instead of swim
cap
Tell them they are
making emojis
Keep brains for lab
practical

2.2 Electrical Communication

A2.2.1

Name
The Neuron

Students will
Construct 3D labeled models of
neurons and outline the path of
a nerve signal from the
stimulus to response

A2.2.2

The Secret to

Use interactive website to

Signals

manipulate ions in a membrane

and generate an action
potential in a neuron

Quiz on action potentials

make a
model with
ions on
table
(working
model)

create a moving
model to explain

A2.2.3

Its All in the

Reflexes

SRS and data NB grade

EKG,
electrodes,
acceleromete
r, reflex
hammers

Need labquests or
labquest mini,
order electrodes

A2.2.4

Reaction Time

Use an EKG sensor and

accelerometer to compare the
speed of voluntary vs reflex
muscle action
Complete reaction time tasks
and relate response time to
processing in the brain

P2.2.5

Communication
Breakdown

Work to diagnose and develop a

treatment plan for a patient
with a neurological disorder

CER summative

Poster
paper

Grades/Assessments
NB grade notes
Feedback loop ad then
graded in NB
Add glands and target
organs with hormones to
body systems diagram
CER summative
Body diagram with links
between glands and target
organs with hormone
interactions

Supplies
Body
systems
diagram

Notes
Will need some
direct instruction

Chart
paper

Students chart
signs and
symptoms

Grades/Assessments
Eye diagram NB grade

Supplies
Cow Eyes

Notes

Data in NB

Complete on
computers and
then tie 2.2.3 and
2.2.4 together
Students
brainstorm on
poster board CER
style

2.3 Chemical Communication

A2.3.1

P2.3.2

Name
Hormone
Connection

Students will
Review feedback systems and
diagram a feedback loop for
control of glucose.
Add glands and important
hormones to graphic organizer.

Hormones Gone
Wild

Work together to gather

evidence and solve a medical
mystery involving a hormone
imbalance.

2.4 Communication with the Outside World

A2.4.1

Name
Explore Anatomy

Students will
Dissect a cow eye and link key

A2.4.2

P2.4.3

A2.4.4

of the Eye
Visual Perceptions

Put Yourself in
Someone Elsess
Eyes
Eye Care
Professionals

structures and function

Evaluate visual perception by
testing various eye issues.
Use an eye model to simulate
normal vision and experiment
with lenses to correct vision
Optional I do not do

Design an informative handout

that outlines the test and
procedures in an eye exam and
research careers in the field of
vision care

Completed SRS

Eye model
Pasco, Eye
perception
kit

NA

NA

None

None

2 separate
activities set up
stations, walk kids
in groups through
eye model.
NA

Complete as HW
project