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What's Included
- Detailed lesson plans
- Student worksheets
- Educational posters
- Photos, Illustrations and diagrams
- Hands-on lung model guide
- Discussion prompts
- Interactive activity guides
Topics and Concepts Covered
Students will explore the efficient design of branching structures in both trees and the lungs, learning how these patterns maximize surface area to move vital resources like water and oxygen. They will also study the process of gas exchange, focusing on how oxygen enters the bloodstream and how carbon dioxide is expelled. Finally, the lessons cover how breathing and blood circulation work together to support physical activity, highlighting the body’s need for oxygen during exercise.
Additional Info
This study is just one of many in our series of Human Body packs, each designed to offer unique insights by drawing inspiration from the diverse habitats and animals we explore. By connecting the science of the human body with the natural world, these lessons provide a richer understanding of our own physiology, making learning engaging and relevant. Stay tuned for more packs that continue to link our bodies with the incredible ecosystems around us.
Human Body: Breath of Life
Explore the fascinating relationship between the human body and nature with our “Human Body – Breath of Life” study. This month’s lessons dive into how our respiratory system mirrors the branching patterns of trees and the natural world. Students will examine the similarities between tree branches and lung structures, learn how lungs supply oxygen to the body, and discover how breathing changes during exercise. Through hands-on activities and engaging discussions, this study offers an exciting way to understand the human body by connecting it to the natural environment around us.
