Respiratory System Introduction

11-18-15 Respiratory System Intro Key Question: What do the lungs do? Initial Thoughts:

Evidence #1: Bill Nye – Respiration Movie Paste the movie sheet into your notebook.

Evidence #2 - Diagram Paste the Diagram into your notebook Using the power point your notes, and the functions sheet to label the blank respiratory system.

Analysis Questions What is the main function of the respiratory system? A) What are some of the important structures in the respiratory system? B) Explain how gases are exchanged within the respiratory system. Why do you think the lung is structured the way it is? Hint: Consider all the oxygen that has to get into your blood and all the carbon dioxide that has to escape from your blood.

Summary: In a well developed paragraph: What did you think before about how the respiratory system works? (look back at your initial thoughts) What did you learn about the respiratory system? Be specific! What evidence do you have that you learned this? Further Thoughts Make sure this is thoughtful and thorough.

Reflection Using a Venn Diagram, compare & contrast the Digestive System and the Respiratory System Digestive System Respiratory System

Big Idea The main function of the Respiratory System to get oxygen into the body and getting rid of CO2.

11-16-12 Do Now Get your science journal out and review the parts of the Digestive System in your Intro to the Digestion System – Reading with sticky notes. Today – Digestive System Quiz

Digestion Quiz – Word Bank (Not all words are used) Large Intestine Small intestine Liver Mouth Stomach Alveoli Anus Diaphragm Pancreas Gall Bladder Esophagus Bronchi Rectum Trachea Appendix Epiglottis