Is My Epidermis Showing?

Have you ever wondered why we have skin? What is the skins function for our body? In this lesson, students will identify the parts of the skin and its functions in conjunction with the integumentary system. Students will be exposed to an interactive diagram where the parts of the skin are displayed individually its functions are explained. Students will get hands-on by creating a 3-dimensional model of the skin and its parts.
Resource ID#: 34536 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s) 30 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: skin, epidermis, dead cell layer, tiny muscle, dermis, oil gland, sweat gland, hair follicle, nerve, hair, blood vessel, subdermis, integumentary system
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet
Instructional Design Framework(s): Structured Inquiry (Level 2)
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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