Friday, March 8, 2013

Human Body Test

Next Friday we will have a big, end-of-unit test on the Human Body.

What kids need to know:

  • Function of each of the 8 systems we learned about in class (muscular, skeletal, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, excretory, and reproductive)
  • Interdependence of organ systems
  • Meanings of words - cells, tissue, organ, organ system, joint, voluntary muscles, involuntary muscles
Also, for each of the organs below, the students will need to know the organ system to which it belongs, as well as the function of the organ.
  • cranium
  • vertebrae
  • rib cage
  • esophagus
  • stomach
  • small intestine
  • large intestine
  • rectum
  • trachea
  • bronchial tubes
  • lungs
  • heart
  • arteries
  • veins
  • kidneys
  • bladder
  • brain
  • spinal cord
  • nerves
  • testes
  • ovaries
We will be doing several more activities in class and for homework to practice these concepts and terms.  

 Take the Test!

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