Biology Grade 8. Excretion. Thermoregulation. Nervous and sensory systems. Collection 1

Embark on an exciting journey through human biology! Our "Biology Grade 8: Excretion. Thermoregulation. Nervous and Sensory Systems. Collection 1" course offers a dynamic learning experience that explores the essential biological functions of the human body. Through interactive lessons, quizzes, and engaging activities, students will gain a deep understanding of how the body maintains homeostasis and interacts with the environment.

Why choose our course:

• Interactive quizzes and tests: Test your knowledge and reinforce learning with engaging and challenging quizzes.
• Interactive exercises: Develop critical thinking and research skills through interactive exercises and activities.
• Expertly crafted content: Developed by experienced educators to ensure high-quality and effective learning.
• Focus on biological processes: Encourage students to analyze the body's regulatory systems, understand physiological mechanisms, and apply knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Course Module

Module 1: Excretion and Thermoregulation

• Lesson 32: Excretion of metabolic end products - an important stage of metabolism. Structure of the human excretory system
• Lesson 33: Diseases of the excretory system and their prevention
• Lesson 34: Structure and functions of the skin
• Lesson 35: Thermoregulation in the human body. Skin diseases and their prevention

Module 2: Connection of the Human Body with the Environment. Nervous System

• Lesson 36: Structure of the human nervous system. Central and peripheral nervous system
• Lesson 37: Structure and functions of the human spinal cord
• Lesson 38: Human brain: brainstem and cerebellum
• Lesson 39: Human brain: forebrain
• Lesson 40: Somatic and autonomic nervous systems
• Lesson 41: Prevention of nervous system diseases

Module 3: Connection of the Human Body with the Environment. Sensory Systems

• Lesson 42: General characteristics and structure of human sensory systems
• Lesson 43: Human visual sensory system
• Lesson 44: Features of eye function. Eye hygiene
• Lesson 45: Auditory sensory system
• Lesson 46: Sensory systems of balance, movement, touch, temperature, and pain
• Lesson 47: Sensory systems of smell and taste. Internal organ receptors

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Understands key terms: excretion, kidneys, nephron, urine formation, skin, thermoregulation, nervous system, central nervous system, peripheral nervous system, autonomic (vegetative) nervous system, somatic nervous system, sensory systems, sense organs, receptors.
• Names:
  • Excretory organs
  • Organs and functions of the excretory system
  • Components of the central and peripheral nervous systems
  • Functions of the spinal cord, brain and its divisions, somatic and autonomic nervous systems (sympathetic and parasympathetic)
  • Factors disrupting nervous system function
  • Key sensory systems
  • Components of an analyzer
• Describes:
  • Structure and functions of the kidneys
  • Process of urine formation
  • Regulation of urination
  • Role of kidneys in water-salt balance
  • Factors affecting kidney function
  • Negative impact of alcohol on kidney function
  • Role of skin in excretion and temperature regulation
  • Structure of the brain and spinal cord
  • Nervous regulation of human motor activity
  • Role of the cerebral cortex in voluntary movement control
  • Role of the autonomic nervous system in regulating internal organs
  • Structure and function of visual and auditory sensory systems
  • Balance, smell, taste, movement, touch, temperature, and pain sensory systems
• Provides examples of:
  • Nervous system diseases
• Explains:
  • Biological significance of excreting metabolic products
  • Causes of heatstroke and sunstroke
  • Processes of perceiving light, color, space, sound, smell, taste, and body balance

By the end of this course, students will have a deep understanding of the body's excretory, nervous, and sensory systems, their role in maintaining homeostasis, and their impact on human health.