NO LIMITS: Strand 3 – Workplace Knowledge & Strand 4 – Language Skills 3.13 Basic Anatomy –systems of the body 4.1 Reading 4.2 Writing 4.5 Grammar

Introduction to the Human Body

Topic: Introduction to The Human Body.

Language Function: Use of prepositions, Reading and Writing.

Materials: Reference and Work Sheets and Anatomical Charts.

Objectives: Have an introductory knowledge of the body systems and

their functions. (CC 3.6.1, 3.6.2 BSCS R3.4, R3.12)

Warm Up:

1. Ask: What do you think of your body?

2. Guide conversation and Ss ideas.

3. Ask: How do you take care of your body?

4. Same as 2.

5. Ask: How do you know something is alive?

6. Same as 2.

7. Explain cells, tissues, organs, and systems.

8. Elicit from Ss the difference between Anatomy and

Physiology.

Instruction:

9. Hand in Reference Sheet the Human Body.

10. Ask a S to read a term from the vocabulary list and a

discussion follow up for clarification if necessary.

11. Ss read introduction to the systems.

12. Elicit ideas and comments from Ss about the system being

read.

13. Distribute Anatomy Charts.

Class Activity:

(Ss work in pairs)

14. Ss answer reading comprehension questions.

15. Ss complete activities from worksheet.

16. Ss write about their personal idea of the most important body

system.

17. Guide conversation about students’ writings.

Reference Sheet

The Human Body Introduction

Pre-reading questions

! What do you think about your body?

! How do you take care of your body?

! How do you know something is alive?

Vocabulary

! Anatomy (n) the scientific study of the structure of the body.

We study the anatomy of the nervous system.

! Organism (n) an animal, plant, human or any other living thing.

Every organism needs nutrition.

! Physiology (n) the scientific study of how the bodies of living things

work.

She studies the physiology of the respiratory system.

! System (n) a group of things that work together for a particular

purpose.

There are nine major systems in the human body.

! Waste (n) unwanted substances that are left after you have used

something.

The big cities produce a lot of waste.

Systems of the Human Body

We are the most amazing organism of all living things, and all living things

carry some functions as nutrition, respiration, and reproduction among

others, that are common to all. Anatomy and physiology help us to

understand the composition and functions of the human body.

The human body has nine major systems: Circulatory system, digestive

system, nervous system, immune system, respiratory system, Endocrine

(hormonal) system, skeletal system, muscular system, and reproductive

system.

The Circulatory System

The circulatory system circulates

the blood and its substances

through the body. It is composed

of the heart, blood vessels (veins,

arteries, and capillaries). The

blood pressure that your doctor

takes is the force that the blood

exerts against the walls of the

arteries.

The Digestive System

The digestive system breaks down

food, which is used for energy, and

eliminates waste.

The digestive system is composed

of the mouth, esophagus, stomach,

and the small and large intestines.

The Nervous System

The nervous system controls the

movement of information in the

body. It is composed of the brain,

nerves, and sense organs.

It is divided into the Central

Nervous System (brain and spinal

cord) and the Peripheral Nervous

System (nerves from the spinal

cord that go to all parts of the

body).

Picture of system

Picture of system

Worksheet

Reading Skill

! What is the difference between Anatomy and Physiology?

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! What does the circulatory system do?

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! What are the two parts of the nervous system?

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Activities

II. Place in the table the organs or part of the organs with the systems

that they belong. (Use Anatomy Charts handout)

brain veins lungs

esophagus maxillary spinal cord

abdominals thymus gland aorta

heart biceps clavicle

femur trachea nose

mouth salivary glands tongue

sweat glands Achilles tendon cerebellum

System Organ Organ Organ

Circulatory

Digestive

Endocrine

Muscular

Nervous

Respiratory

Skeletal

III. Fill in the blanks to complete the paragraph with the appropriate

preposition from the list. Use each only one time.

into by of

against in for

through

a. The immune system protects the body ________ infections,

and diseases. It is formed _______ the lymphatic system and

the skin.

b. There are 206 bones ______ our body; the bones are always

busy. They store calcium and contain the bone marrow, which

produces the body’s red and white blood cells and platelets.

c. The purpose ______ the respiratory system is to take oxygen

_______ the body and get rid of carbon dioxide (a waste

product).

d. The muscle system is responsible _______ the body’s

flexibility and movement.

e. The senses function _________ specialized organs, all of which

are related to the nervous system.

IV. What do you think is the most important system in your body and

explain why?

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Human Anatomy Charts 1

Circulatory System

The Heart

The Nervous System

The Brain

Spinal Cord and Peripheral nerves

Excretory System

Human Anatomy Charts

2

The Liver

The Skin

Integument System (nails, hair)

Respiratory System

Skeletal System

Human Anatomy Charts

3

Muscular System

Digestive System

Female Reproductive System

Human Anatomy Charts

4

The Endocrine System

(Glands)

Male Reproductive

System