Human Body- Respiratory System

California State Standards: 5th grade- Science5LS2.B: Students know how blood circulates through the heart chambers, lungs, and body and how carbon dioxide and oxygen are exchanged in the lungs and tissues.


Main Ideas:
The respiratory system passes the air you breathe into the lungs for gas exchange. Oxygen and carbon dioxide are transferred between the alveoli and red blood cell during gas exchange. Cells get their energy from glucose through the process of cellular respiration.

　
Lesson:
1. Watch these two videos on the respiratory system -Video #1 &  Video # 2

2. After viewing the videos Click here to label the parts of the respiratory system and Click here to play a vocabulary game about the respiratory system.

3. Click here to take a virtual tour of the respiratory system then Click here to take a quiz about the respiratory system.

Assignment:
Now that you know more about the respiratory system your final project for this lesson is to complete this Webquest. This will help you to explore and apply what you know about the respiratory system in further detail. Have fun and enjoy!

Extension:If you would like to learn more about your lungs and build a pair Click here !

Human Body Discussion

For the past few weeks we have been learning about the human body.  This week I want you to discuss the respiratory system.   Please describe what the main function of the respiratory system is and explain how each of the different organs in the respiratory system work. Also explain how the respiratory system aids in your everyday life. Please be specific and use content vocabulary from the reading and lectures. You need to support your opinions with facts and/or references to the chapter.  Remember, to earn full credit for this discussion, you must post a response, and respond to the comments of two other students.

Watch this video to find out more about the respiratory system!
Respiratory System