Tissues & Organs Year 9

Team work? How did the red arrows work as a team? Why was it important?

Learning objectives We are learning to; Know about tissues and organs. What I’m Looking for.. You must be able to describe the location of major human organs (level 4) You should be able to explain what tissues and organs are (level 5) You could be able to understand some of the scientific and ethical issues associated with transplants (level 6)

The basic information Click on the nerve cell

Tissues Animal cells and plant cells can form tissues, like muscle tissue. A living tissue is made from a group of cells with a similar structure and function, which all work together to do a particular job. Here are some examples of tissues: muscle the lining of the intestine Blood root hair tissue (for plants to take up water and minerals from the soil) You should be able to explain what tissues and organs are.

Organs An organ is made from a group of different tissues, which all work together to do a particular job. Here are some examples of organs: heart lung stomach brain leaf root You should be able to explain what tissues and organs are

Organ systems Here are some examples of organ systems: An organ system is made from a group of different organs, which all work together to do a particular job. Here are some examples of organ systems: circulatory system respiratory system digestive system nervous system reproductive system leaf canopy

Looking at the torso Gather around the front bench so we can look at how the organs fit within the human body

Get Organised!!!! Cut and position then glue the organs in the correct places within the human torso diagram What I’m Looking for.. You must be able to describe the location of major human organs (level 4)

Transplants; yes or no? Transplants transform lives Transplants are one of the most miraculous achievements of modern medicine. They involve the donation of organs from one person to another and enable about 2,700 people to take on a new lease of life in the UK every year. Transplants are the best possible treatment for most people with organ failure.

Your views count Should we shouldn’t we? Read some of the issues surrounding transplants and form your own opinion. You could be able to understand some of the scientific and ethical issues associated with transplants (level 6)

What do you know? quick test…………………… Click on image below