Inside the Human Body

Explain what they already know about the human body, and brainstorm what they want to know by asking and answering questions in a class discussion.

Identify and explain the different parts of the human body and why each part is important by identifying the main topic of sections of a text.

Explain what makes an encyclopedia unique and how to use an encyclopedia to answer questions about the human body by knowing and using various text features and illustrations to locate key facts and information.

Describe how digestion happens and the role of teeth in the digestive process by describing the connection between a series of scientific ideas or concepts.

Describe what happens once food enters your mouth by describing the connection between a series of scientific ideas or concepts.

Describe what happens after food leaves the stomach by describing the connection between a series of scientific ideas or concepts.

Construct better and more informative sentences by using question words to add more details.

Explain what things can go wrong during digestion and why by describing the connection between a series of scientific ideas or concepts.

Explain and reteach what happens to a piece of food as it travels through the digestive system by writing a well-structured paragraph that describes the connection between a series of scientific ideas or concepts.

Describe what happens in the urinary system by describing the connection between a series of scientific ideas or concepts.

Describe how the bladder works and why by describing the connection between a series of scientific ideas or concepts.

Write a paragraph and create a poster that describes the urinary system by writing a well-structured paragraph that describes the connection between scientific concepts.

Describe carbohydrates, protein, fat, and vitamins and minerals and why they are important for keeping your body healthy by describing the connection between a series of scientific ideas or concepts.

Explain why the author says, “You need a variety of foods to keep your body in peak working condition” by describing the connection between a series of scientific ideas or concepts.

Explain the different parts of a food label and explain if a food is nutritious by analyzing and explaining specific images in a text.

Plan a healthy and well-balanced meal by synthesizing everything learned about digestion and nutrition.

Debate and defend unit essential questions by stating a claim and then supporting the claim with evidence from the entire unit.

Design a way to get more nutritious foods to families and write a letter to your mayor to convince them to adopt your idea.