This zip file contains 16 pages of activities that are listed below which may be used to compose a unit on human respiration. All pdf files are accompanied by editable word files to suit individual teacher and classroom needs. Answer keys are included for all of these activities. These documents are well suited for use in distance learning environments.

• Human Respiration Scaffolded Completion Notes (4 pp.)
• PowerPoint to accompany the Human Respiration Scaffolded Completion Notes (13 slides)
• Human Respiration Review Sheet (30 multiple choice, completion, diagram and multi-part short answer questions) (6 pp.)
• Human Respiration Quiz (25 multiple choice questions) (4 pp.)
• Exercise and Respiration Rate Activity (2 pp.)
• Marzano Learning Goals
• NGSS, Common Core and NY Living Environment Core Curriculum correlations with learning goals (2 pp.)

Human Respiration Learning Goals

Upon completion of this unit the student will:

1. correctly state the respiratory function(s) of the following human respiratory

structures; nostrils, nasal passages, pharynx, glottis, epiglottis, larynx, trachea,

bronchi, bronchioles, alveoli (lung), and the diaphragm.

2. given a human respiration diagram, correctly label the structures listed

in objective number one.

3. explain how gases are exchanged between the alveoli and capillaries

surrounding them.

4. explain the mechanical process of breathing.

5. discuss the chief symptom(s) of the following respiratory disorders; pneumonia,

asthma, and emphysema.

6. recognize that all organisms must have a thin, moist membrane for the

respiratory exchange of gases.

7. describe the feedback mechanism which regulates human respiratory rate

through our medulla.

NGSS Standard

HS-LS1-2. Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms.

Common Core State Standards Connections:

ELA/Literacy

SL.11-12.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

NY State Living Environment Core Curriculum

Performance Indicator 1.2

Describe and explain the structures and functions of the human body at different organizational levels (e.g., systems, tissues, cells, organelles).

Major Understandings

1.2a Important levels of organization for structure and function include organelles,

cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and whole organisms.

1.2b Humans are complex organisms. They require multiple systems for digestion,

respiration, reproduction, circulation, excretion, movement, coordination, and immunity. The systems interact to perform the life functions.

1.2c The components of the human body, from organ systems to cell organelles,

interact to maintain a balanced internal environment. To successfully accomplish

this, organisms possess a diversity of control mechanisms that detect deviations

and make corrective actions.

1.2d If there is a disruption in any human system, there may be a corresponding

imbalance in homeostasis.

1.2e The organs and systems of the body help to provide all the cells with their basic

needs. The cells of the body are of different kinds and are grouped in ways

that enhance how they function together.

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This year long course contains the following units:

-- Life Processes and Introduction to Classification Learning Activities

-- Cell Structure and Function Lesson Activities

-- Membrane and Membrane Processes Learning Activities

-- Introduction to Biochemistry and Enzymes Lesson Activities

-- Human Nutrition Learning Activities

-- Human Circulation Learning Activities

-- Immunity Lesson and Lab Activities

-- Human Respiration Learning Activities

-- Introduction to Cell Respiration Learning Activities

-- Introduction to Human Excretion and Human Locomotion Learning Activities

-- Nervous and Endocrine Systems Lesson Activities

-- Introduction to Mitosis and Asexual Reproduction Lesson Activities

-- Introduction to Meiosis Lesson Activities

-- Reproduction and Development Lesson Activities

-- Plant Systems and Adaptations Lesson Activities

-- Photosynthesis Learning Activities

-- Plant Reproduction and Development Lesson Activities

-- Classical Genetics Learning Activities (Mendelian and Beyond Mendel)

-- Introduction to DNA, RNA, Protein Synthesis and Biotechnology Lesson Activities

-- Introduction to Evolution Lesson Activities

-- Ecology Lesson Activities

-- Human Ecology Learning Activities

-- Complete NY State Living Environment Regents Review Packets with Answers

View the contents of the whole year course in more detail at

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