ANIMAL RESPONSES TO ENVIRONMENT 2 methods used viz 1.Nervous system 2.Endocrine system
CNS,AUTONOMIC,PERIPHERAL SYSTEMS
Nervous system CNS,Peripheral,Autonomic(sympathetic & parasympathetic,disorders ( 4 hours) Structure of 3 types of neurons,nerve bundles transmission of an impulse, (2 hours) Difference between reflex action and reflex arc,Structure and functioning of a simple arc, Significance of a reflex arc (2 hours)
NEURONS
NERVE BUNDLE
REFLEX ARC
DISORDERS
INJURED NERVEAGING BRAIN
SPINAL CORD
LEARNER ACTIVITIES Label brain, spinal cord and neuron diagrams Practical using sheep brain, slides Table of parts and function of all the above Describe reflex action using a diagram as a guide and give significance Group work : effect of drugs on CNS- presentation Write short notes on Alzheimer’s Disease and Attention Deficit Disorder
EYE Structure of eye and function of parts.- 1 lesson Formation of an image,Binocular vision -1 lesson Accomodation-,Pupillary mechanism -1 lesson Disorders – homework – 1 lesson
LEARNER ACTIVITIES PRACTICAL – demonstrate blind spot, dissect eye of sheep, pig etc Label diagram of human eye. List functions of parts of eye Using diagrams describe in writing formation of an image,accomodation, binocular vision,pupillary mechanism Homework- notes on long and short sightedness, astigmatism,cataracts
EAR Structure and functions of parts of ear,adaptations of parts of ear – 1 lesson Hearing and balance – 1 lesson Hearing defects(infections and deafness)-1 lesson Link deafness and speech disorders,Sign language,Attitudes to deaf and blind,Rights of deaf and blind – 1 lesson
LEARNER ACTIVITIES Label diagram of ear Write notes on adaptions of parts of an ear(homework and feedback) Describe hearing and balance functioning of ear in writing ( open book after explanation by teacher) Cause and treatment of disorders – homework Discussion on attitudes,sign language,rights of blind and deaf
DIAGRAMS OF EAR
INNER EAR
FAR SIGHTEDNESS
HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM Definition of chemical coordination,differences between endo and axo crine glands,characteristics of hormones (30 minutes) Location and functions of hormones,negative feedback ( 1.5 lessons) Disorders: diabetes,hypo/hyper thyroidism,growth disorders, infertility (homework/feedback – 1 lesson)
HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
GLANDS
GONADS
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GLANDS/ORGANS
REGULATION BETWEEN NERVOUS/ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
ASSESSMENT DIAGRAMS
DISORDERS
TYPE 1 DIABETES
INSULIN PRODUCTION AND DIABETES
MENSTRUAL CYCLE
PITUITARY & OVARIAN HORMONES
REGULATION BETWEEN NERVOUS &ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS
SWEAT GLANDS
HORMONE ACTIONSTIMULATES SWEAT GLANDS
Sweat glands
VASODILATION AND VASOCONSTRICTION
PALM SWEATING
LIZARD
LIZARD SKIN
PANTING IN DOGS
VASODILATION AND VASOCONSTRICTION
GRAPH FOR ASSESSMENT
HOMEOSTASIS
NEGATIVE FEEDBACK –COLD EXPOSURE