excretory system
The Excretory System from The Human Body Systems Series
catalog # 3292
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THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
Grade Levels: 6-9
(Review for Grades 10-12)
Viewing Time: 17 minutes with video quiz
INTRODUCTION
This video is designed for use in grades 6 - 9 as an introduction to the major ideas and concepts associated with the human excretory system, and for use in grades 10 - 12 as review.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
After viewing the video and participating in the accompanying activities, the students will be able to achieve the following objectives:
• Describe the function and workings of the excretory system.
• Identify the main parts of the excretory system.
• Identify the way the kidneys filter the blood.
• Define key vocabulary terms associated with the excretory system.
SUMMARY OF THE VIDEO
This video describes the functions of the excretory system.
The excretory system is critical to survival. The trillions of living cells in the human body produce metabolic wastes which must be eliminated from the body. If the wastes aren’t eliminated, it might lead to death. These wastes include carbon dioxide, urea, water, water vapor, and salts.
There are four organs that make up the excretory system: the lungs, kidneys, liver, and skin.
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INSTRUCTIONAL NOTES
Before presenting this lesson to your students, we suggest that you preview the video and review this guide and the accompanying blackline master activities in order to familiarize yourself with their content.
Duplicate any blackline masters you wish to distribute. If you choose to use the Video Quiz, which immediately follows the video presentation, you may wish to distribute
Blackline Master 1, Video Quiz, before showing the video.
Also, plan to pause the tape between
catalog # 3292
Published & Distributed by…
AGC/UNITED LEARNING
1560 Sherman Avenue
Suite 100
Evanston, IL 60201
1-800-323-9084
24-Hour Fax No. 847-328-6706
Website: http://www.agcunitedlearning.com
E-Mail: info@agcunited.com
1
THE EXCRETORY SYSTEM
Grade Levels: 6-9
(Review for Grades 10-12)
Viewing Time: 17 minutes with video quiz
INTRODUCTION
This video is designed for use in grades 6 - 9 as an introduction to the major ideas and concepts associated with the human excretory system, and for use in grades 10 - 12 as review.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
After viewing the video and participating in the accompanying activities, the students will be able to achieve the following objectives:
• Describe the function and workings of the excretory system.
• Identify the main parts of the excretory system.
• Identify the way the kidneys filter the blood.
• Define key vocabulary terms associated with the excretory system.
SUMMARY OF THE VIDEO
This video describes the functions of the excretory system.
The excretory system is critical to survival. The trillions of living cells in the human body produce metabolic wastes which must be eliminated from the body. If the wastes aren’t eliminated, it might lead to death. These wastes include carbon dioxide, urea, water, water vapor, and salts.
There are four organs that make up the excretory system: the lungs, kidneys, liver, and skin.
2
INSTRUCTIONAL NOTES
Before presenting this lesson to your students, we suggest that you preview the video and review this guide and the accompanying blackline master activities in order to familiarize yourself with their content.
Duplicate any blackline masters you wish to distribute. If you choose to use the Video Quiz, which immediately follows the video presentation, you may wish to distribute
Blackline Master 1, Video Quiz, before showing the video.
Also, plan to pause the tape between