Fungi - Habitats

Fungi - Part Two
The Decomposition of McDonald's Burgers and Fries

Molds, Mushrooms & Other Fungi by Steve Parker
Fungi by Jenny Tesar

Discussion:
Types of conditions fungi live in
Places and times you often see fungi

Activity:
Get some bread and a piece of fruit.  Put them in a plastic container and leave them in a dark, warm place.  (Check in a few days to see if mold is growing).
If it's rained, see if you can find some fungi growing in the garden or on trees

Ancient Rome - Founding Mythology

"Romulus and Remus" from Roman Myths by Geraldine McCaughrean and Emma Chichester Clark
The Ancient Romans by Allison Lassieur

Discussion:
Twin stories across cultures (Cain/Abel, Apollo/Artemis, yin-yang etc) - different sides of human nature
The Etruscans - a middle-eastern people? Similarities to other cultures studied;
Monarchy - The Seven Kings

Activity:
Picture Study: Etruscan imagery

Fungi - Overview

National Geographic - Kingdom of the Forest - Fungi
Fungi

Molds, Mushrooms & Other Fungi by Steve Parker
Fungi by Jenny Tesar

Discussion:
Why fungi are in their own kingdom
How fungi feed
How fungi reproduce
Parts of a fungus
Legends and tales about fungi

Activity:
Draw a picture with different kinds of fungi and the places they live in

Ancient Rome - Geography and Greek Inheritence

"Chains of Love", "Dreams of Destiny," and "To Hell and Back" from Roman Myths by Geraldine McCaughrean and Emma Chichester Clark

Discussion:
Rome - location, geography, climate (proximity to Greece)
Greek gods become Roman gods
Why did Rome adopt the Greek religion?

Activity:
Matching Greek gods to Roman gods
Mapping Ancient Rome - use Mr. Guerriero's lesson

Human Anatomy - Reproductive and Skin/Hair/Nails Systems Review

The student should be able to draw and label the following:

• epidermis
• basal dermis layer
• hair follicle
• sebaceous gland
• sodoriferous gland

In the male system:

• testes
• vas deferens
• prostate gland
• Cowper's gland
• urethra
• penis

In the female system:

• vagina
• cervix
• uterus
• fallopian tubes
• ovaries
• lobules
• areola
• milk ducts

The student should be able to answer the following questions: 

Why do we sweat?

Explain what happens if you cut yourself.

What are your nails, hair, and epidermis made of?

Give examples in animals of unusual keratin functions.

Explain the human life cycle.

Name two disorders each of the Reproductive and Skin/Hair/Nails Systems. 

Human Anatomy - Urinary, Lymph, and Endocrine Systems Review

The student should draw and label the following:

• kidneys
• ureter
• urethra
• bladder
• pineal gland
• pituitary gland
• thyroid gland
• parathyroid gland
• adrenal glands
• pancreas
• ovaries
• testes
• hypothalamus
• (locations of largest lymph nodes - groin, neck, armpits)

The student should be able to answer the following questions: 

• How is the female urinary system different from the male?
• How does liquid enter the urinary system?  What do the kidneys do?
• Why do we have bladders?
• Which glands regulate growth?
• What happens when you are suddenly nervous, excited, or scared?
• Why are the ovaries and testes part of the Endocrine System?
• Name a disorder of each system.

Human Anatomy - Nervous and Digestive Systems Review

The student should draw and label the following:

• central nervous system
• brain
• spinal cord
• peripheral nervous system
• autonomic nervous system
• mouth
• tongue
• esophagus
• epiglottis
• stomach
• small intestine
• large intestine
• liver
• pancreas
• spleen
• gall bladder
• rectum 
• anus

Draw and label the following:

• brain: cerebellum, cerebrum, medulla, pons, meninges
• eye: pupil, cornea, retina, iris, optic nerve, lens
• ear: pinna, hammer, anvil, stirrup, cochlea, tympanic membrane

The student should be able to answer the following questions:

• Give examples of experiences in each part of the nervous system (central, peripheral, and autonomic).
• What is a neuron?  
• How do neurons transmit information?
• What are the five senses?  What do they all have in common?
• Explain how food is absorbed into the body.
• Name two disorders each of the nervous and digestive systems.
• How does the epiglottis work?
• What makes the liver unique?

Human Body - Circulatory and Respiratory Systems Review

The student should draw and label the following:

• heart
• carotid artery/jugular vein
• subclavian arteries and veins
• iliac arteries and veins
• femoral arteries/saphenous veins
• axillary and brachial arteries/veins
• trachea
• lungs
• nose 
• nostrils
• bronchi
• pharynx
• larynx
• diaphragm

The student should be able to answer the following:

• Describe how blood flows through the heart, using the correct terms (right/left ventricle, aorta, superior/inferior vena cava, lungs, right/left atrium).
• Why do people need oxygen?
• What does blood do?
• How much blood is inside an adult?
• Name two disorders of the respiratory and two disorders of the circulatory systems.
• What is a hiccup?

Alexander the Great - Death and Legacy

Alexander the Great: Conqueror of the Ancient World by Tom McGowen
Alexander the Great: The Legend of a Warrior King by Peter Chrisp and Peter Dennis

Discussion:
Alexander's death - no immediate heir or successor
Breaking up the conquered lands
Beginning of the Hellenistic Age

Activity:
Review Alexander's journey

Human Body - Skeletal and Muscular System Review

The student should draw the skeletal system and provide the following labels: 

• axial skeleton
• vertebral column
• thoracic cage
• skull 
• frontal bone
• maxilla
• mandible
• appendicular skeleton
• pectoral girdle
• pelvic girdle
• upper limbs
• lower limbs
• scapula
• clavicle
• humerus
• radius
• ulna 
• carpals
• metacarpals
• phalanges
• femur
• patella
• tibia 
• fibula
• tarsals
• metatarsals
• phalanges

The student should now match the muscles to the bones they cover, control, or near to which they are located:

• frontalis
• masseter
• temporalis
• rectus abdominis
• trapezius
• deltoid
• pectoralis
• biceps
• triceps
• external obliques
• extensors
• gluteus maximus
• quadriceps
• peroneus
• gastrocnemius
• soleus

The student should be able to answer the following questions:

• What is the difference between living bone and dead bone?
• How are muscles connected to bones?
• How can you tell a female skeleton from a male?
• Name two muscle disorders and two bone disorders.

Alexander the Great - Persia and India

Alexander the Great: Conqueror of the Ancient World by Tom McGowen
Alexander the Great: The Legend of a Warrior King by Peter Chrisp and Peter Dennis

Discussion:
Gaugamela
Persepolis
Alexander's major faults (drinking, anger)
Misery in India, and heading back to Macedon

Activity:
Battle re-enactments with Playmobil people
In the backyard, pretend to be in the army going through India.  Face dangers and give up.

Human Anatomy - Hair and Nails

The Human Body Book by DK Publishing

Vocabulary Added:
eponychium: cuticle
nail body, root: fingernail
follicle: makes hair

Activity:
Human Anatomy Coloring Book by Margaret Matt
Look at fingernails and hair under microscope

Alexander the Great - Asia Minor, Phoenicia, and Egypt

Alexander the Great: Conqueror of the Ancient World by Tom McGowen
Alexander the Great: The Legend of a Warrior King by Peter Chrisp and Peter Dennis

Discussion:
The Gordion Knot
Revenge on Persia
Siege of Tyre
Alexandria
Preparing to go to Persia

Activity:
Re-enact how Alexander conquered Asia Minor through Egypt
Mark important battles on map

Human Anatomy - Skin and Scarring

Ouch! A book about cuts, scratches, and scrapes by Melvin Berger and Pat Stewart
The Human Body Book by DK Publishing

Vocabulary Added:
epidermis: thin outer skin layer
dermis: thick inner skin layer
sebaceous gland: produces oil
sudoriferous gland: produces sweat

Activity:
Human Anatomy Coloring Book by Margaret Matt
Run and around and sweat - take a good look in the mirror and see if you can see the individual beads of perspiration
Look closely at your face with a mirror - can you see your pores?

Alexander the Great - (re)Conquering Greece

Alexander the Great: Conqueror of the Ancient World by Tom McGowen
Alexander the Great: The Legend of a Warrior King by Peter Chrisp and Peter Dennis

Discussion:
Philip's plans, and death
Alexander decides to take over
Fighting to keep Greece united under Macedonia
What happened to Thebes

Activity:
Re-enact how Alexander conquered and destroyed Thebes

Human Anatomy - Lymph System

The Human Body Book by DK Publishing

Vocabulary Added:
lymph: fluid surrounding cells
lymphatic vessel: connects lymphatic system to circulatory system
lymph node: strains and purifies lymph

Activity:
Margaret Matt's Human Anatomy Coloring Book
Blood typing test

Alexander the Great - Armed Forces

Alexander the Great: Conqueror of the Ancient World by Tom McGowen
Alexander the Great: The Legend of a Warrior King by Peter Chrisp and Peter Dennis

Discussion:
Arrangement of Alexander's army - phalanx, cavalry
Gear and equipment
Training

Activity:
Recreate Alexander's army with Playmobil people

Human Anatomy - Endocrine System - Torso

The Human Body Book by DK Publishing

Vocabulary Added:
adrenal gland: produces cortisol (regulates metabolism), adrenaline (increases heart rate)
pancreas: produces insulin (sugar regulation)
ovaries: produces estrogen and progesterone for female bodily functions and growth
testes: produce testoterone for male bodily functions and growth

Activity:
Margaret Matt's Human Anatomy Coloring Book

Alexander the Great - Review of Ancient Mediterranean and Asian World Cultures

Alexander the Great: Conqueror of the Ancient World by Tom McGowen
(for picture study): Alexander the Great: the legend of a warrior king by Peter Chrisp and Peter Dennis

Discussion:
Why did Alexander go to war?

Activity:
Make a map large enough (2'x3') to display Alexander's route.
Locate the following places of culture on the map:

• Greece
• Egypt
• "Phoenicia"
• Mesopotamia
• Persia
• India

Human Anatomy - Endocrine System - Upper Body

The Human Body Book by DK Publishing
Zzz...The Most Interesting Book You'll Ever Read About Sleep by Trudee Romanek and Rose Cowles

Vocabulary Added:
thymus: initiates antibody formation in the blood (*not always classified as an endocrine gland)
thyroid: helps regulate growth, heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, glucose
parathyroid: control the use of calcium
pituitary: influences other glands
pineal: helps regulate sleep

Activity:
Margaret Matt's Human Anatomy Coloring Book

Alexander the Great - Youth

Alexander the Great: Conqueror of the Ancient World by Tom McGowen
(for picture study): Alexander the Great: the legend of a warrior king by Peter Chrisp and Peter Dennis

Discussion:
Alexander's parents
Story of Bucephalus
Aristotle - Alexander's teacher
Alexander's favorite story (the Iliad)

Activity:
Picture study: bust of Alexander, Alexander taming Bucephalus - Edinburgh, Alexander and Bucephalus in Skopje
Alexander starts a trend: shaving!

Human Anatomy - Reproductive System - Birth

National Geographic - In the Womb 10 -10 (2:50-5:00)
Twin Tales: The Magic and Mystery of Multiple Births by Donna M. Jackson
The Pregnant Body Book by DK Publishing

Vocabulary Added:
mammary glands: produce milk
mammary ducts: carry milk out of the body through the nipples

Activity:
Margaret Matt's Human Anatomy Coloring Book
(Be glad you're a boy, kid)

Human Anatomy - Reproductive System - Fetal Development

National Geographic - In the Womb 3-10 (start at 2:00)
The Pregnant Body Book by DK Publishing

Vocabulary Added:
fetus: baby developing in the womb
umbilical cord: nourishes the fetus
placenta: encloses the fetus within the uterus

Activity:
Human Anatomy Coloring Book by Margaret Matt

Human Anatomy - Reproductive System - Reproduction

"Where did I come from?" by Peter Mayle and Arthur Robins
The Pregnant Body Book by DK Publishing

Vocabulary Added:
sexual intercourse: process leading to insemination

Activity:
Discussion - our beliefs about sexuality

Human Anatomy - Reproductive System - Female Reproductive Organs

The Pregnant Body Book by DK Publishing

Vocabulary Added:
ovary: produces eggs
fallopian tube: releases eggs into uterus
uterus: organ where the fetus develops
vagina: external opening into the uterus

Activity:
Margaret Matt's Human Anatomy Coloring Book

Human Anatomy - Reproductive System - Male Reproductive Organs

The Pregnant Body Book by DK Publishing

Vocabulary Added:
testis: produces sperm
vas deferens: duct from testes to penis
prostate gland: secretes fluid to help sperm move
Cowper's gland: secretes protective mucus

Activity:
Margaret Matt's Human Anatomy Coloring Book