Body Systems Unit Lessons: Middle School Health + QR Codes
Get interactive with these 20 "Human Body Systems" lessons in 3 grade level Health programs!
This digital download product, is editable in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for print and online on Google Drive.
For more than a decade, our expert-designed, research-based curriculum has been a trusted resource in Health and PE education. Continuously refined and proven in classrooms, it remains the benchmark resource for schools seeking to enhance their programs and support student well-being.
It includes step-by-step teacher directions, for print or online QR coded research, slideshows, videos, a card game, a WebQuest, unit assessment, and a "Body Systems Rap/Song/Poem" competition!
>> Integrated Skills Based, Content Based / Knowledge Based. The best of both worlds.
>> Meets all MS National Health Education Standards.
>> Meets all MS Technical Subjects Health Common Core Standards.
>> Meets all Washington State’s rigorous Health Education Standards.
Why Purchase this resource:
- LOW-PREP! 130 Pages of step-by-step teacher directions follow a 68-Slide PowerPoint to walk you through each lesson!
- Engaging "84 QR Code Group Worksheets" that also include links to QR websites! That's 37 pages of questions, prompts, links, and QR codes!
- ★ NEW!Google Slides "Body Systems WebQuest"
- ★ NEW!The "Big 5 Body System African Safari"- A student-advocacy activity! (See Preview for a glimpse!)
- ★ NEW!GREAT PHOTOS! I just finished an amazing update. There are now new photos on Human Body Systems PowerPoint!
- These fun interactive group project activities are a student favorite!
- For Print” curriculum is created in Word and PowerPoint, AND is a digital resource for BOTH GOOGLE DRIVE and MICROSOFT OFFICE USERS!
- Includes a step-by-step instructional video I created to show you not only how to navigate my files and folders, but also tips for using program online!
- This unit meets Common Core Standards, National Standards, and State Standards!
Everything needed to teach this unit online is included:
- Fill-in "Student Worksheets" on Google Slides
- Editable PowerPoint that can easily be downloaded
- Google Forms for various worksheets
- Includes Fill-in Google Slides! Students can click video links or read the QR codes online! Also includes these editable Google Forms: "Human Body Systems Unit Assessment," "Body Systems Research Worksheet," "Non-Communicable Diseases Card Game Worksheet"
- Also compatible with Microsoft platforms! Simply download my "Student Docs Google Slideshow" (which includes fill-in text boxes) to your computer (Yes- text boxes remain intact!) and upload and assign on your online Microsoft platform!
Note: The middle and high school units are not designed to be used to teach to the same students in both programs, as activities may overlap! If you need both middle and high school Health units to teach to the same students, see my "Sequential Middle and High School Health!"
Here is More About This Unit:
- Divide your students into eight groups and each group researches and answers the questions-links and QR codes for all answers are provided for 8 body systems:
- Respiratory System
- Circulatory System
- Digestive System
- Skeletal System
- Nervous System
- Muscular System
- Integumentary System (Skin)
- Immune System
★ NEW! THIS UNIT IS COMPLETELY UPDATED and is 2 WEEKS LONG! There are 20 sequential lessons:
- 8 Level 1 lessons
- 5 Level 2 lessons; and
- 7 level 3 lessons!
Just think of the time you will save not having to put this unit together yourself! (especially researching and finding 84 websites!)
ALL FUTURE UPDATES FOR LIFE ARE INCLUDED!! All new lessons, activities, and any changes that I create for this resource are FREE! Simply go to your "My Purchases" folder and download anytime!
This unit includes:
1. 130 Pages of step-by-step teacher directions
2. 68-Slide PowerPoint that walks you through each lesson
3. 8 body systems questions and website links in editable easy-to-print or use online format.
4. A grading rubric for the class presentation
5. 84 QR-Coded links to research/informational websites
6. Editable Unit Test and Key: For print or in Google Forms!
Here are the Specific 19 Lessons:
LEVEL 1:
Day 1: Body Systems Intro
-“Can You Do This?” fun body activities
-“Our Amazing Body” slideshow
-Into teams and 8 “Quick Facts Sheets”
-Team competition “Choose a Team Name Art”
Day 2: QR Coded Group Research
-"Body Systems Rap Video”
-“Virtual Body Website”
-Group research with “QR Coded Worksheet” for 8 body systems
-Optional: “50 Really Weird Facts About Your Body”
Day 3: QR Coded Group Research Continued
-3 optional videos to choose from for an intro
-Work on “QR Coded Worksheet “for 8 body systems
Day 4+5: Preparing Group Presentations
-Groups use 9 PowerPoint templates to create a PowerPoint or printed paper presentation that they will present to class
Day 6+7: Presenting Group Presentations
-Groups share out to class
-Students fill in "Presentation Note Taking Worksheet" while listening and use this to study for unit test
-Grading Rubrics included!
-Optional unit wrap up: preventative medical check ups for teens, vaccinations, reproductive health check ups
Day 8: Unit Test
-TEST 2: Taken from "Presentation Note Taking Worksheet"
LEVEL 2:
Day 1:
-★NEW! Fun Body Systems WebQuest on Google Slides!
-Includes digital photo art project
-Includes further self-advocacy activity
Day 2:
-★NEW! The "Big 5 Body System African Safari"
-A student-advocacy activity! (See Preview for a glimpse!)
Day 3 + 4:
-★NEW!"Advocacy Posters" from WebQuest to post around campus so others can learn how to take care of their body systems!
Optional Day 5: Coronavirus lesson and emoji fun!
LEVEL 3:
Day 1: Body Systems Handout
-Intro with “Body Systems Overview Handout”
-Review with “Body Systems WebQuest from last year
Day 2 + 3:
Body Systems Research Project
Day 4: How Disease Affects Body Systems
-“Nutrition-related illness and obesity
-Global Non-Communicable Diseases Mortality Rates
-“Non-Communicable Diseases Background Information Sheet”
-Top 4 Causes of Death in U.S.
-7 signs of cancer
-Skin cancer
-“Family Medical History Homework”
-“Preventing Non-Comm Diseases Handout
Non-Communicable Diseases Card Game!
Day 5 + 6: Raps!
Preparing and giving group rap, song or poem about their body systems (examples given!)
-Ideas slide
-Grading Rubrics included!
-Optional unit wrap up: preventative medical check ups for teens, vaccinations, reproductive health check ups
Day 7: Unit Test
-TEST 1: 30 question test with “Key” is included (for print or on Google Forms!)
THIS UNIT AND ALL ITS MATERIALS ARE INCLUDED IN MY FULL SEMESTER/YEAR PROGRAMS: "HIGH SCHOOL HEALTH" and "MIDDLE/JUNIOR HIGH SCHOL HEALTH CURRICULUM," AND SOME ACTIVITIES ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN MY "NUTRITION," AND "DISEASES" UNITS.
Stay up to date with New Resources & Sales!!
- Sign-Up for Updates
- Check out our TpT Store
- Follow our Social Media: Instagram & Pinterest
- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ We value your reviews! After making a purchase and using our products, head back to this page to leave a review on our product ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thank you so much for previewing!!
Health Education Today
Copyright © Health Education Today, Inc. All rights reserved by the author.