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

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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.

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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

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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

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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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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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