Exploring Lymphatic & Immune System: Proficiency in Health Science

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Exploring Lymphatic & Immune System: Proficiency in Health Science

Grade 12ScienceHealth2 days

This project-based learning experience engages 12th-grade students in exploring the lymphatic and immune systems' roles in human health and disease prevention. Through activities like a Vaccine Innovation Shark Tank and Disease Detective Escape Room, students develop an understanding of infection control, disease prevention strategies, and the interdependence of body systems. The project aims to equip students with practical healthcare skills, emphasizing the importance of these systems in maintaining health and preventing infectious diseases.

Lymphatic SystemImmune SystemDisease PreventionInfection ControlHealthcare SkillsBody Systems InterdependenceHealth Science

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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we, as healthcare professionals, understand and illustrate the critical role of the lymphatic and immune systems in human health, the prevention of infectious diseases, and their interdependence with other body systems?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.

Why is the lymphatic and immune system considered a critical component of human health?
In what ways does immunity function to prevent the spread of infectious diseases?
How do the structures and functions of the lymphatic system demonstrate interdependence with other body systems?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:

Students will be able to describe body systems' organization and relevance to health care.
Students will understand infection control and its implications for disease prevention.
Students will examine methods of measuring and interpreting health data for clinical purposes.

Academic Foundations

1.4

Supporting

Identify basic levels of organization of the human body, i.e., chemical, cellular, tissue, organs, systems, organism.Reason: Understanding the human body's levels of organization provides foundational knowledge to comprehend how the immune and lymphatic systems operate and interact with other systems.

1.6e

Primary

Identify basic structures and functions of lymphatic system, including movement of lymph fluid.Reason: This standard directly addresses the primary focus of the project on the lymphatic system, ensuring that students understand its structures and functions.

Safety Practices

7.1

Primary

Demonstrate principles of infection control using standard precautions in relation to the disease process and prevention.Reason: This standard aligns with teaching students about immunity and its role in preventing disease, which is essential for understanding infection control.

Health Maintenance Practices

9.1

Secondary

Describe strategies for prevention of diseases including health screenings and examinations.Reason: The project explores disease prevention through the immune system, making this standard highly relevant to the learning goals.

Technical Skills

10.1

Supporting

Integrate procedures for measuring and recording vital signs related to body systems and disease.Reason: Understanding and measuring vital signs is crucial for monitoring the health impacts relating to the lymphatic and immune systems.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Vaccine Innovation Shark Tank

Students become 'Entrepreneur Scientists', tasked with developing a new vaccine. They pitch their ideas to a 'Shark Tank' panel comprised of classmates and teachers. Through this process, they learn about the immune system, immunity, and entrepreneurial skills, driving creativity and critical thinking.

Disease Detective Escape Room

Students are placed in a virtual 'Disease Detective' escape room where they explore the lymphatic and immune systems to solve real-world medical mysteries. Clues are based on diagrams, charts, and case studies from healthcare environments, providing an engaging way to connect biology concepts with healthcare practice.

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Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.

Activity 1

Body System Architecture Exploration

Students will create a detailed diagram illustrating the basic levels of organization within the human body, focusing on the lymphatic and immune systems. This foundational activity will help students understand how these systems are organized and interrelated.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Research the levels of organization in the human body including chemical, cellular, tissue, organ, and systems.

2. Draw a detailed diagram that illustrates these levels, highlighting the lymphatic and immune systems.

3. Label all relevant structures and provide a brief description of their function within the body systems.

4. Present your diagram to a peer or the class and explain how the lymphatic and immune systems interact with other body systems.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comprehensive diagram that details the levels of organization in the body with a focus on the lymphatic and immune systems.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsThis activity aligns with standard 1.4 by helping students identify basic levels of organization within the human body, specifically focusing on the lymphatic and immune systems.

Activity 2

Lymphatic System Deep Dive

In this activity, students will examine the structures and functions of the lymphatic system through hands-on activities and research, fostering a deeper understanding of its role in health.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Use classroom resources to research the structures and functions of the lymphatic system, including the movement of lymph fluid.

2. Create a 3D model or diagram of the lymphatic system, including its primary components such as lymph nodes, lymph vessels, and lymph fluid.

3. Develop a presentation to comprehensively explain the lymphatic system's structure, function, and its importance in health.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed 3D model or diagram, along with a presentation explaining the lymphatic system.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsThis activity is in alignment with the standard 1.6e as it focuses on identifying basic structures and functions of the lymphatic system, including the movement of lymph fluid.

Activity 3

Immunity Champions

Students will investigate how the immune system functions to prevent the spread of infectious diseases by examining specific immune responses and infection control principles.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Investigate various components of the immune system and their roles in preventing infectious diseases.

2. Illustrate the process of an immune response to a pathogen by creating a flowchart or graphic organizer.

3. Research and report on standard precautions used in infection control within healthcare settings.

4. Present findings in a short report or infographic on how immunity helps prevent infectious diseases.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA report or infographic on immune response mechanisms and infection control standards.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsThis activity aligns with standard 7.1 by engaging students in demonstrating principles of infection control as they relate to disease prevention through the immune system's function.

Activity 4

Disease Prevention Strategies

Students will focus on strategies for disease prevention related to the lymphatic and immune systems, exploring the importance of health screenings, examinations, and vaccinations.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Research various disease prevention strategies, including vaccinations and health screenings.

2. Investigate the effectiveness of different methods in preventing diseases tied to lymphatic and immune systems.

3. Create an educational pamphlet or video that promotes disease prevention strategies to peers.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityAn educational pamphlet or video to encourage the understanding of disease prevention strategies.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsThis activity supports standard 9.1 by describing strategies for prevention of diseases, including health screenings and examinations to promote wellness.

Activity 5

Vital Signs and Body Systems Connect

In this activity, students learn to integrate skills for measuring and recording vital signs and explore how these relate to the lymphatic and immune systems' health status.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Review the procedures for measuring and recording vital signs, focusing on their relevance to the lymphatic and immune systems.

2. Practice taking vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse with peers.

3. Conduct analysis on how these vital signs can indicate the health status of the lymphatic and immune systems.

4. Compose a reflection on the importance of these measurements in clinical settings.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA report reflecting the findings on the importance of vital signs in assessing lymphatic and immune systems health.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsThis activity aligns with standard 10.1 by integrating procedures for measuring and recording vital signs focused on the health of the lymphatic and immune systems.

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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Lymphatic and Immune Systems Portfolio Rubric

Category 1

Understanding of Body Systems

Assessment of knowledge about the levels of organization in the human body and specific focus on the lymphatic and immune systems.

Criterion 1

Identification of Body System Levels

Ability to accurately identify and illustrate the levels of organization within the body, focusing specifically on the lymphatic and immune systems.

Exemplary

4 Points

Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of body system levels, with detailed and accurate illustrations that highlight interrelationships between systems.

Proficient

3 Points

Thoroughly identifies body system levels with clear illustrations focusing on the lymphatic and immune systems.

Developing

2 Points

Shows basic understanding and attempts to illustrate body system levels, with some inaccuracies or omissions.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to identify and illustrate body system levels; lacks clarity and detail.

Criterion 2

Functionality and Importance of Systems

Evaluates the understanding of the lymphatic and immune systems' functions and their significance in health and disease prevention.

Exemplary

4 Points

Provides an in-depth explanation of system functions with innovative insights on their critical roles in health and disease prevention.

Proficient

3 Points

Explains system functions and their importance in disease prevention clearly and effectively.

Developing

2 Points

Gives a basic explanation of system functions, with limited connections to health and disease prevention.

Beginning

1 Points

Presents minimal understanding of system functions and significance.

Category 2

Integration and Application

Assesses how students apply their understanding to practical scenarios in healthcare settings, focusing on disease prevention and infection control.

Criterion 1

Practical Application in Infection Control

Demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge of the immune system to infection control practices.

Exemplary

4 Points

Innovatively applies immune system knowledge to infection control, showing leadership in scenario-based problem-solving.

Proficient

3 Points

Effectively applies immune system knowledge to infection control in practical scenarios.

Developing

2 Points

Applies immune system knowledge to infection control with limited effectiveness.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to apply immune system knowledge to infection control effectively.

Criterion 2

Impact and Outreach in Disease Prevention

Evaluates the effectiveness and creativity in promoting disease prevention strategies related to the lymphatic and immune systems.

Exemplary

4 Points

Demonstrates exceptional creativity and effectiveness in promoting disease prevention through detailed, informative, and engaging materials.

Proficient

3 Points

Creates effective and informative materials that clearly promote disease prevention strategies.

Developing

2 Points

Develops basic materials for disease prevention promotion with limited engagement.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to produce effective materials for disease prevention promotion.

Category 3

Evaluation and Reflection

Evaluates the student's ability to measure and interpret health data for clinical purposes and reflect on the significance of their findings.

Criterion 1

Accuracy in Measuring and Interpreting Vital Signs

Ability to accurately measure, record, and interpret vital signs related to the lymphatic and immune systems.

Exemplary

4 Points

Demonstrates precision and insights in measuring and interpreting vital signs, with clear connections to system health.

Proficient

3 Points

Accurately measures and interprets vital signs, effectively relating findings to system health.

Developing

2 Points

Measures and interprets vital signs with some accuracy but limited depth of understanding.

Beginning

1 Points

Shows significant inaccuracies in measuring and interpreting vital signs.

Criterion 2

Reflective Analysis

Quality and depth of reflection on the findings related to vital signs and system health.

Exemplary

4 Points

Provides insightful and comprehensive reflection on the implications of vital signs on system health, showing a deep understanding.

Proficient

3 Points

Offers clear and detailed reflection on vital signs and system health.

Developing

2 Points

Reflects on vital signs with basic understanding and limited depth.

Beginning

1 Points

Offers superficial or minimal reflection on vital signs and system health.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning

Question 1

Reflect on the importance of the lymphatic and immune systems in maintaining overall health and preventing diseases. How did the activities you participated in help you understand their critical roles?

Text

Required

Question 2

How confident do you feel in your understanding of how immunity functions to prevent infectious diseases?

Scale

Required

Question 3

Which activity or project most effectively illustrated the interdependence of the lymphatic and immune systems with other body systems?

Multiple choice

Required

Options

Body System Architecture Exploration

Lymphatic System Deep Dive

Immunity Champions

Disease Prevention Strategies

Vital Signs and Body Systems Connect

Question 4

Reflect on the skills you gained related to infection control and standard precautions. Which skills do you see as most important for your future career in healthcare, and why?

Text

Optional

Question 5

On a scale of 1 to 5, how well do you think the course prepared you for understanding and describing strategies for disease prevention related to the lymphatic and immune systems?

Scale

Optional