Human Respiration Learning Activities for Middle School

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 with learning goals (1 p.)

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

Students who demonstrate understanding can:

MS-LS1-3. Use argument supported by evidence for how the body is a system of interacting subsystems composed of groups of cells.

Common Core State Standards Connections:

ELA/Literacy

RST.6-8.1 Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.

RI.6.8 Trace and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, distinguishing claims that are supported by reasons and evidence from claims that are not.

WHST.6-8.1 Write arguments focused on discipline content. SL.8.5 Integrate multimedia and visual displays into presentations to clarify information, strengthen claims and evidence, and add interest.

Mathematics

6.EE.C.9 Use variables to represent two quantities in a real-world problem that change in relationship to one another; write an equation to express one quantity, thought of as the dependent variable, in terms of the other quantity, thought of as the independent variable. Analyze the relationship between the dependent and independent variables using graphs and tables, and relate these to the equation.

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