Post on 02-Jan-2016
BIG IDEASTissues, Organs,and Systems of Living Things
• Plants and animals, including humans, are made of specialized
cells, tissues, and organs that are organized into systems.
• Developments in medicine and medical technology can have
social and ethical implications.
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BIG IDEAS
FOCUS ON STSE
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY BUN
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Focus on STSEMost of us have encountered some kind of medical technology in our lives. Even if
we have not experienced it ourselves, someone we know probably has. If you
have ever broken a bone, you have probably had an X-ray taken. If someone in
your family has had kidney problems, he or she might have had to go on dialysis.
Perhaps you know someone who has been through organ transplant surgery,
heart surgery, or fertility treatment. There are many kinds of technology that help
medical professionals diagnose and treat health problems.
1. Write a list of medical technologies that you, or people you know, have experienced.
Describe each technology and what it does in as much detail as possible. If possible,
describe how you felt during the procedure. Did you have positive or negative feelings
about the technology?
2. Share your list with a partner.
3. Discuss your feelings about the technologies. Do any of them have ethical
implications?
4. Have the technologies made a difference to the human lifespan and quality of life?
Explain.
Think, Pair, Share
LOOKING AHEAD BUN
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UNIT B
Tissues, Organs, and Systems of
Living Things
CHAPTER 3
Animal Systems
CHAPTER 2
Cells, Cell DivisionAnd Cell
Specialization
CHAPTER 4
Plant Systems
UNIT TASK PREVIEW
FAMILY HEALTH SUPPORTER
Someone you know is ill or injured. Your support and knowledge are needed. You offer
to help by researching and providing a package of information related to the particular
health concern.
Working in a group, choose one of the suggested health scenarios. You will then
consider the issue, research the illness or injury, collect information on how the
functioning of a healthy organ system is affected, and find out what diagnostic tests
and treatment options are available. You will analyze the information and decide what
you think is the best course of action. You will then report your findings to the patient or
the patient’s family.
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You will be assessed on how well youAssessment • Address the chosen health issue and present appropriate solutions
• Develop a reasoned “best response” for the patient
• Communicate the information effectively to the audience
LOOKING BACK
UNIT B
Tissues, Organs, and Systems of
Living Things
CHAPTER 3
Animal Systems
CHAPTER 2
Cells, Cell DivisionAnd Cell
Specialization
CHAPTER 4
Plant Systems
BUNIT
MAKE A SUMMARY BUNIT
Imagine that you are attending a conference entitled “Tissues, Organs, and
Systems of Living Things.” The whole class will attend the conference to
share “best practices” in a jigsaw-style learning structure. Each person will
have two important roles:
(1) as a member in one home Trio Group
(2) as a delegate in an Expert Group
Part A: Selecting Areas of Expertise within the Trio Group
Part B: Expert Group Workshops
Part C: Trio Group Sharing
UNIT TASK
FAMILY HEALTH SUPPORTER
Someone you know is ill or injured. Your support and knowledge are needed.
You offer to help by researching and providing a package of information
related to the particular health concern. With your group, choose one of the
six scenarios as your health issue.
Goal
To provide information and support to enable your friend or family member to
take the appropriate actions toward diagnosis, treatment, or management of
the condition.
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UNIT TASK
Make a Decision
You are providing information that will help someone else make a decision
regarding the main issue that you have identified. You must maintain an
objective stance and present all sides of the issue. However, when a person
or family is looking for information, they are sometimes also looking for
opinions. Consider what you feel would be the best response to the issue for
the patient.
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