Body Systems
Major Organs
Diseases
Preventive Measures
Unit of Inquiry
100

It is the system that processes the energy we receive from food. 

What is "Digestive System"?

100

Iit is the main organ in the nervous system, it sends the signals to our body through the nerves.

What is "the brain"?

100

It is a respiratory affection that is generally treated with an inhaler.

What is "asthma"?

100

These are the 5 main components of leading a healthy lifestyle.

What is: "being active, eating well, resting, good hygene, expressing your feelings"?

100

Key Concept: 

It is the opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization

What is "responsibility"?

200

It is the system that receives oxygen from the air. 

What is "Respiratory System"?

200

It is the organ that comes in pairs, receives oxygen and liberates carbon dyoxide from our body. One is bigger than the other. 

What are "The lungs"?

200

It is the disease you can get if your pancreas starts failing on producing insulin. 

What is "diabetes"?

200

It consists of any type of physical activity that challenges your muscles strength and tone. 

What is "physical activity"?

200

Key Concept:

It is how something works or operate in a proper or particular way. 

What is "function"?

300

It is the system that has a liquid organ which makes oxygen travel all around our body.

What is "Circulatory System"?

300

It is an organ which is mostly an involuntary muscle that is constantly moving to keep us alive. 

What is "the heart"?

300

This disease is responsible for clogged arteries and circulation problems. Cholesterol levels increased from a high-fat and processed food diet. 

What is "obesity"?

300

It includes having a balanced diet based mostly on fruits, vegetables, grains, protein, and as little fats or sweets as possible. 

What is "eating healthy"?

300

Related Concept:

It means to keep different elements in equal or the correct proportions.

What is "balance"?

400

It is the system that helps us move our body and to feel heat, cold, pain, inside and outside as well. 

What is the "Nervous System"?

400

It is a very long organ, it can measure 5 meters, and its walls absorb the nutrients from the food we eat, and liberate them in the blood stream. 

What is "small intestine"?

400

Sneezing, coughing, high fever, pain in parts of the body, diarrhea, vomiting, are examples of ____________. 

What are "symptoms" (not diseases)?

400

Some examples of this practices are: brushing your teeth, washing your hands regularly, showering every day, keeping your nails clean and short, wearing clean clothes, etc. 

What is "Personal Hygene"?

400

This are the principles and ideals you share with your family or community, and you use them to differ right from wrong. 

What are "values"?

500

It means that two things are related or work together, each one doing an individual action, to achieve a goal in common. 

What is "interrelationship"?

500

It is the producer of the marrow, which is the nest for the white blood cells, used all around our body. 

What are the bones?

500

This is a sickness that can appear in any part of the body, and it consists of cells multiplying themselves out of control.

What is "cancer"?

500

This includes sharing your feelings in an appropriate manner, identifying what you feel and giving it a name, stopping to think carefully before acting, etc.

What is "caring for your feelings"?

500

It is a perfect example of how your decisions have an effect not only on yourself but also on others.

Answers may vary: 

- My family can suffer if I have a bad disease that keeps me in the hospital, in the bed or with a lifetime treatment. 

- If I am an adult smoker, my smoking can affect my relatives. 

- If I drink and drive, I can crash my car with an innocent person. 

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