The Secrets of the Human Body

The 5E Model focuses on helping students understand a concept over time through a series of defined stages. These stages include Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate.

• Students will be able to identify and describe the main organs of the human body and discuss their functions.
• Students will be able to explain the structure and anatomy of each organ and how they work together in the body.
• Students will be able to discuss how different organs cooperate to maintain homeostasis.
• Students will be able to describe the various roles organs play in maintaining health and balance.
• Students will be able to discuss the importance of using 3D models to understand the human body.

• 3D model of human body organs:
  

  If the model does not load, open it directly:
  app.corinth3d.com/content/p_clov_organy

• Additional research materials (books, articles, websites, etc.)
• Presentation software (Canva, PowerPoint, Google Slides, etc.)
• Laptop / computer with internet connection

Start the lesson by engaging the class in a discussion about the different organs of the human body. Ask the students to think about what they might find inside the body, such as the heart, lungs, intestines, etc. Discuss key organs such as the heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys. Then, ask the class to consider how the organs interact to maintain homeostasis. Encourage students to think of the human body as a complex machine and explain why a 3D model can help visualize its complexity.

Introduce the concept of anatomy and how each organ consists of different parts and structures. Ask the class to consider how these parts work together and the role they play in organ function. The teacher may use the 3D model of the human body to illustrate the various organs—such as the heart, lungs, and spleen—and discuss how they are interconnected and interact. Then, have students identify the different parts of the model and how they fit together.

Ask students to consider how various organs work together to maintain homeostasis and how removing one organ might affect the rest of the body. Discuss the concept of homeostasis and how it helps the body maintain a healthy state.

Ask students to create a PowerPoint presentation or a poster in Canva explaining how an organ can be affected by disease or injury. The material should include information about how different parts of the organ adapt to illness or trauma and how the organ recovers and returns to normal function. Presentations should also include images and explanations of the roles of organ parts in maintaining homeostasis.

The teacher may provide a discussion activity to help students understand homeostasis and how it maintains the body's healthy state. Encourage questions and provide opportunities for practice and discussion about organ function and interdependence.

Ask students to consider how 3D models can be used to educate the public about the importance of health and wellness. The teacher can also assign a quiz to assess student understanding of the concepts discussed in the lesson, for example:

https://create.kahoot.it/share/organ-systems/0129fb9f-5eaa-4809-b639-b493648b62e7

It is important to provide students with feedback on their work so they can identify areas for improvement. Encourage discussion and questioning related to common problem areas.

The teacher may also ask questions such as:

• What are the main organs of the human body?
• Can you describe the anatomy and structure of each organ? How does anatomy contribute to its function?
• Why is it important to keep organs healthy and functioning properly?

When learning about the organs of the human body, a common challenge is understanding the different parts of an organ and how they interact. Using 3D models and other visualizations can help overcome this issue. Students may also struggle with understanding anatomy and its necessity for organ function. Another area of difficulty is understanding how organs can recover and return to normal after illness or injury.