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Composition of Bone

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Link to Worksheet on Your Bones - Bone Composition. Here is the link to KidsHealth -Your bones Composition of Bone Slideshow We are going to cover the major structures and functions of your bones:  Periosteum compact (hard) bone cancellous (spongy) bone bone marrow (red and yellow) Extension - create your own bone model See two examples here. Or  Here on the science matters site - step by step  directions. You could also learn the - 26 major bones in the body Bone Composition and Remodeling -  Click to link

Introduction to the Skeletal System

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QFocus Links: QFocus: The muscular and skeletal systems work together to provide locomotion in your body. Identifying Skeletal System Structure and Function Click here to access Additional sites to explore: PHSchool.com Webcode-  CEP - 4012

Respiratory and Blood Assessment Review

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Respiratory and Blood Review Google Slide Show Click here to access The Answer Key Can be found here too Click here to Access Detailed Blood Review Study Guide 2020 Click Here to Access Help Videos How we breathe? Gas Exchange Blood Typing Blood Genetics

Dr. Sammon and Dr. Lachance Videos

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Click here to access Dr. Lachance and Dr. Sammon's Videos The videos are very large and need to be downloaded and opened up in Keynote. Once in Keynote, you can press play and you can hear their voices for each slide. Once the slide is done click and you will move onto the next slide.  If the voice does not start click the trackpad again and it will play.   Dr. Lachances Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18GDYZYLXe6uoSAwgOaWnLoovTO9vgejM/view?usp=sharing Dr. Sammon's Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U1QPswfVrDuUkAv2cmevVG9SR5FYn7WH/view?usp=sharing

How can you make a seed planter (grow system)?

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The following are pictures on how to make the grow system.  You do not need the two cups.  You could use one cup and be sure that it is watered well. Also, you can follow the following 5 Part Videos - You are sure to have a laugh with my boys.  Evan is giving quite the comic relief! Part 1 - Materials Part 2 - Position the filter paper in the cup Part 3 - Fill with the Soil Part 4 - Placing the Seed Part 5 - The grow system is done!

Day 2 - Distance Learning -Pig Heart Dissection

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We can still see it on video and complete it virtually! First Watch the videos supplied here.  I dissected the heart with my boys last night. Intact Heart Structures of the Heart Blood Flow in the Heart Second,  complete the following online Interactive surgery- You be the Doctor! Interactive Bypass Surgery   -  Click here to Access "Go to activity"

How do we Breathe?

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Ted-ed - How our Lungs Work Video from Adams Medical - Very good to listen to! Make your own lung Model!   Not needed but fun to do if you have time.  Here is the link to detailed instructions . I use a plastic bag for the diaphragm and a larger 2-liter bottle.

Pig Dissection - Get Ready!

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Here is a slideshow previewing the material we'll cover in Wednesday's dissection: Click here to access

Putting it All Together - Gas Exchange

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Respiratory System

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NGSS STANDARD- Body Systems LS1.A: Structure and Function In multicellular organisms, the body is a system of multiple interacting subsystems. These subsystems are groups of cells that work together to form tissues and organs that are specialized for particular body functions. Continue and make Connections with the Respiratory System. Click here to access the textbook. Textbook in Color p. 112-120 Interactive Link to the Parts of the Respiratory System Click here to access Another one by Inner Body National Geographic Site- Lungs Click Here to Access How the Lungs Work? Interesting video on the lungs