Human Anatomy Unit Study

Here are the objectives for your Human Anatomy unit study.
1. Describe how body systems are built from cells.
2. List the parts of the digestive system and describe their function.
3. List the main structures of the teeth and describe their function.
4. Identify the main parts of the respiratory system.
5. Trace the route of blood through the circulatory system.
6. List the major bones of the human skeleton.
7. Explain how joints and muscles work to allow the body to move.
8. List the parts of the renal system and their function.
9. Identify the major parts of the nervous system.
10. Describe the function of the major parts of the eye.
11. Describe the function of the major parts of the ear.
12. Describe the functions of the major parts of the skin.
13. Identify where hormones come from and their effect on the body. Use the Human Anatomy MatchCards are used to teach the objectives, review the content in a game-like review, and provide a human anatomy quiz to test their knowledge base.

Resources

MatchCard Science Unit Studies should have a minimum of three resources. We have listed a few favorites for a Human Anatomy unit study; but feel free to find your other resources.

You may also wish to check out our hands-on human anatomy unit study resources.

BOOKS
Blood and Guts by Linda Allison, Brown Paper Bag School
Organic Puppet Theatre Terry Schultz, Homelight Press, for younger kids
How Your Body Works by Judy Hindley & Colin King, Usborne Publishing

LIBRARY
Check it out! Don't forget your library. You can find Human Anatomy unit study resources with the Dewey Decimal Numbers: 610-615

OTHER RESOURCES
Don't forget to keep an eye open for these other resources:

• Magazine articles
  
• Videos and DVDs
  
• Field Trips
  
• Educational Games

Science Projects
You will need a minimum of one science project to complete your Human Anatomy unit study. Here are some ideas:

• Build a three dimensional model of one of the systems. Kits are avaiable for purchase, or make it from different colors of clay.
  
• Compare one of the systems of the human body with the same system of two animals. Use a chart, diagram, or written report.
  
• Write a report or give an oral report on a particular disease. Tell what causes it, the effect on the human body, and the impact on the person's life.
  
• Complete all the activities listed on the MatchCard Science Instructor's Pages. Keep a notebook of your projects.

MatchCards

The Matchcards are great for teaching and reinforcing the objectives. There is one MatchCard for each of the objectives listed above.

The MatchCards give you:

• A simple diagram of the concept
• Information pieces to place on the student card as a game
• Instructor's card with all the answers, a suggested activity for teaching
• A system for built in review

Every week you will use the corresponding MatchCard to teach the objective. In addition, the students review 5 previously learned MatchCards two or three times per week. This game-like activity is a favorite activity of many students. The MatchCards also provide you with a weekly human anatomy quiz. The Instructor's Guide gives you more ideas on organizing and using the MatchCards.

Unit Study Log

You will complete a Unit Study Log. It will include your bibliography, description of science projects you do, list of daily readings and activities, and Grading Sheet. The Instructor's Guide gives more information on keeping a Unit Study Log.

Your Complete Human Anatomy MatchCard Unit Study

We are in the process of updating our graphics. So for a limited time we are offering the complete unit study FREE. It includes:

• All of the information above in printed form
• All corresponding student MatchCards
• All instructor's pages with answer keys
• Your steps to success for planning and carrying out your unit study
• Information Pieces
• Unit study log for tracking and documenting

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