Introduction to Skeletal System

QFocus Links:

Taz Devils QFocus

Tweetie Birds QFocus

Ducks QFocus

Roadrunners QFocus
Martians QFocus
Bunnies QFocus

Skeletal Systems Structure and Function:

Structure:
bones, ligaments, cartilage, tendons, joints (location not structure)

Function:
1. protection
2. support/ shape
3. create blood cells
4. storage
5. movement


Interactive Sites:
PHSchool.com
Webcode- CEP - 4012

Joints - Interactive

Learn the Bones - ABCya

BBC - Joints Interactive

Inner Body - Joints and Skeleton of leg and foot

Wisc online- Skeleton

Movie on the Skeletal System

A neat video on drawing a ankle joint.  

"How Lungs Work" and "At Capacity" Articles

Click here to access these two articles

Circulatory and Respiratory Study Guide

A few more resources:

Review Packet

Review Packet Key

Circulatory & Respiratory Constructed Response Sheet key

Circulatory Quizlet

Respiratory Quizlet

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.

Helpful Videos:

Gas Exchange Made Easy

The Heart Song

Circulatory System Rap

Here is a link to the Review Guide.

Click here to access.

Here is a link to the Answers on the Review Guide.

Click here to access.

Here are links to two different note sheets we took in class that relate to constructed responses.

Gas Exchange- Click here to access

How we breathe - Click here to access

Connecting the circulatory and respiratory systems together!

The Gas Exchange - Interactive sites

Link- About Kids Health- Gas Exchange

Link - Wisc Online Gas Exchange

Circulatory and Respiratory System Working Together

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

This is a really good interactive site for looking at the breathing process.

Access code: cep-4041

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.

Students participating in the Porcine Dissection

A big thank you to our local doctors and medical staff!

Dissection Alternative Activity

Please follow these links to explore the heart in a little less real setting.

USE THIS EXPLORATION GUIDE

"GRAB YOUR SCALPEL" LINK

FINISH EARLY? CHECK THIS OUT