MODEL LESSON PLAN-

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Name of the Teacher: Subject : Biological Science Date :
Standard : VIII Topic : Human Respiratory System Time :
Class Strength: Unit : Structure of Human Period :
School: Respiratory System

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES: The pupil SPECIFICATIONS: The pupil

1. acquirers knowledge about the structure of human 1. recalls the different system of human body.
respiratory system. 2. recognises various organs involved in respiration.
2. understands the structure and various organs involved 3. gives reason for the importance of respiration
in human respiratory system 4. identifies various organs and gases involved in respiration.
3. applies his knowledge in identifying various organs 5. defines the process of respiration.
in human body. 6. locates various organs in respiratory system.
4. develops skill in observing, drawing and labeling. 7. infers the function of plural cavity.
5. develops interest in knowing more about human physiology. 8. observes the structure of human respiratory system
6. develops scientific attitude towards the study of human physiology 9. draws the diagram of human respiratory system.
and appreciates the structure of human lungs and its functions. 10. realizes the significance of human respiratory system.

TEACHING AIDS:
1. Chart showing the diagram of human respiratory system.
2. Chart showing the diagram of alveoli
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recalls Digestive system, Respiratory system, What are the different systems in human
Nerves system, Excretory system Etc. body ?

identifies Respiratory system Which system is concerned with

respiration ?

Respiration What is the process responsible for

oxidation of food in the body ?

recalls Oxygen and Carbon dioxide What are the two major gases involved in
respiration?

identifies Atmosphere Where do you get oxygen for respiration ?

Lungs What is the main organ in respiratory

system?

locates The lungs are found in thoracic cavity Locates their own lungs in their body

identifies A pair of lungs How many lungs are there in human A pair of lungs involved in
respiratory system? respiration. Yes/ No

gives reason Oxygen is necessary for oxidation of food Why the respiratory system is very The process of respiration is
in the tissues. This oxygen is got from the Important? very essential for oxidation
atmosphere through respiration. of food. Yes/No
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defines Respiration is the process of exchange of Define the process of respiration? Respiratory system helps you
Oxygen and carbon dioxide between the to breath Yes/No
body and the outside environment.

recognises Nostrils, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi Tr. Explain various organs involved in What are the organs involved
And bronchioles. Respiration in respiration?

observes Diagram of human respiratory system Tr. Shows the chart

draws Draws the diagram of human respiratory

System

Locates the various organ in human

locates pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi respiratory system

gives reason The hair present inside the nostril prevent the laWhy should there be hairs present in the Do you think breathing
unwanted particles entering the respiratory nostrils. through mouth is good?
system
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Infers It products lungs What is the function of plural cavity? Lungs are protected by double
walled membrane called-----

recognizes Each alveolus is about 0.2 mm in diameter. Tr. Explain the structure of alveoli In lungs there are about-------
It is lined by a single layer of epithelial cells. alveoli.
The alveolus is covered by blood capillaries a)200million b) 3000million
c)130million d) 300million
observes Diagram of structure of alveoli Tr. Shows the chart

draws
labels Draw the diagram of structure of alveoli

gives reason During running race our body needs more Why we inhale more air during a The rate of respiration for a
oxygen. So we inhale more oxygen. running race? minute depends upon the
need of ------------------.
Respiration is an inevitable activity of all
realizes the living organisms. Oxygen is got from Explain the importance of respiratory
significance atmosphere through respiration system

REVIEW: Process of respiration – Structure of respiratory pathway- nostrils, pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs, alveoli –
importance of respiratory system.
ASSIGNMENT: 1. Buy a sheep lung from a butchers shop and observe the alveoli through hand lens.
2. Prepare a model of respiratory system.
3. What is larynx? Explain about it?