Year 9 PE & Health: Anatomy Lesson Plan

Overview

This lesson plan is developed for Year 9 students in New Zealand, focusing on the curriculum area of Physical Education & Health, specifically targeting Anatomy under Health and Physical Education in the New Zealand Curriculum. These lessons will cover basic anatomy concepts pertinent to students' understanding of human body systems and how they relate to health and physical activity.

Curriculum Reference:

The New Zealand Curriculum – Health and Physical Education: Health and Physical Education NZ Curriculum (Years 1-13)

Class Details

• Subject: Physical Education & Health
• Year Level: 9
• Duration: 60 minutes per lesson
• Number of Students: 27

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Human Anatomy

Learning Intentions:

To introduce students to the study of human anatomy and understand the relevance to health and physical education.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to:

1. Define anatomy and its importance in health and physical education.
2. Identify major organs in the human body.

Activities:

1. Introduction Discussion (10 minutes)

   • Discuss what anatomy is and why it is important.

2. Organ Location Game (20 minutes)

   • Using a printable body map, students label major organs.
   • Link to worksheet: Human Body Organs Map

3. Group Presentation (20 minutes)

   • In groups, students pick an organ, research, and present basic facts to the class.

4. Reflection (10 minutes)

   • Students write a brief paragraph on what they learned and found most interesting.

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Lesson 2: The Skeletal System

Learning Intentions:

To explore the structure and functions of the skeletal system in the human body.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to:

1. Identify major bones in the skeletal system.
2. Explain the function of the skeletal system.

Activities:

1. Skeletal System Presentation (15 minutes)

   • Teacher presents a PowerPoint on the skeletal system. Skeletal System Presentation

2. Label the Bones Worksheet (20 minutes)

   • Students complete a worksheet labeling the bones in the human body.
   • Worksheet link: Label the Bones

3. Bone Function Match-Up (15 minutes)

   • Matching activity where students connect bones to their functions.

4. Quiz Quiz Trade (10 minutes)

   • A peer-to-peer interactive quiz to reinforce learning.

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Lesson 3: The Muscular System

Learning Intentions:

To understand the muscular system and its role in movement and health.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to:

1. Identify major muscles in the human body.
2. Describe how muscles work.

Activities:

1. Muscles in Motion (15 minutes)

   • Teacher demonstrates how different muscles are used for various movements.

2. Major Muscle Groups Worksheet (20 minutes)

   • Students complete a worksheet identifying major muscle groups.
   • Worksheet link: Major Muscle Groups

3. Strength vs. Endurance Discussion (15 minutes)

   • Discuss different types of muscle training: strength vs. endurance.

4. Muscle Group Charades (10 minutes)

   • Students act out various movements while others guess the active muscle groups.

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Lesson 4: The Cardiovascular System

Learning Intentions:

To examine the cardiovascular system, focusing on the heart and blood vessels.

Learning Outcomes:

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Target Audience:

Year 9 students in New Zealand.

Curriculum Links:

Health and Physical Education, Levels 4-5, as outlined in The New Zealand Curriculum.

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Lesson 1: Introduction to Anatomy

Learning Intentions:

• Understand what anatomy is and why it is important.
• Identify the major parts of the human body.

Lesson Activities:

1. Introduction to Anatomy (15 Minutes)
   • Discussion on the definition and importance of anatomy.
2. Interactive Presentation (15 Minutes)
   • Short presentation using slides on the basic structure of the human body.
   • Presentation link: Introduction to Human Anatomy
3. Group Activity: Organ Scavenger Hunt (20 Minutes)
   • Students work in groups to locate and label organs in a printed human body diagram.
   • Worksheet link: Organ Scavenger Worksheet
4. Reflection and Recap (10 Minutes)
   • Students share what organ they found most interesting and why.

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Lesson 2: The Skeletal System

Learning Intentions:

• Identify the main bones in the human body.
• Understand the function of the skeletal system.

Lesson Activities:

1. Exploring the Skeletal System (15 Minutes)
   • Interactive video on the skeletal system.
   • Video link: Skeletal System Video
2. Bone Labelling Activity (20 Minutes)
   • Students label the major bones on a worksheet.
   • Worksheet link: Bone Labelling Worksheet
3. Quiz Time (15 Minuten in identifying the heart and major blood vessels.
   • Describe the function of the cardiovascular system.

Activities:

1. Heart Dissection Video (10 minutes)

   • Watch a video on heart dissection.
   • Video link: Heart Dissection Video

2. Blood Vessel Mapping Exercise (20 minutes)

   • Students sketch and label the major parts of the cardiovascular system.
   • Diagram resource: Blood Vessel Map

3. Discussion on Blood Circulation (15 minutes)

   • Explain how blood circulates through the body and its importance.

4. Cardiovascular System Quiz (15 minutes)

   • A quiz to test the knowledge they've gained in the lesson.

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Lesson 5: The Respiratory System

Learning Intentions:

To investigate the respiratory system’s structure and functions.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to:

1. Identify major parts of the respiratory system.
2. Explain how the respiratory system functions.

Activities:

1. Breathing Mechanics Demonstration (15 minutes)

   • Demonstration using balloons and bottles to illustrate how lungs work.

2. Respiratory System Worksheet (20 minutes)

   • Students fill out a worksheet on the parts of the respiratory system.
   • Worksheet link: Respiratory System Worksheet

3. Lung Capacity Experiment (15 minutes)

   • Simple classroom experiment to measure lung capacity using balloons.

4. Discussion and Reflection (10 minutes)

   • Discussion on how lifestyle choices affect respiratory health.

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Lesson 6: The Digestive System

Learning Intentions:

To learn about the digestive system and its role in human health.

Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to:

1. Identify the organs involved in digestion.
2. Understand the process of digestion from ingestion to excretion.

Activities:

1. Digestive System Journey (15 minutes)

   • A visual presentation showing the journey of food through the digestive system.
   • Presentation link: Digestive Journey Presentation

2. Digestive System Role-Play (20 minutes)

   • Students role-play the journey of food through the digestive tract.

3. Worksheet on Digestion (15 minutes)

   • Students complete a worksheet on the stages of digestion.
   • Worksheet link: Digestion Worksheet

4. Quiz and Recap (10 minutes)

   • Recap of the key points and a short quiz to assess understanding.

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Evaluation:

Post-lesson, students will complete a feedback form to gauge their understanding and interest in the topics covered. This feedback will help refine future lessons and address any areas of confusion or interest.

Additional Resources:

Useful links and resources for further learning can be found on the TKI website, ensuring alignment with New Zealand educational standards and relevance.