SHS3 General Science · Semester 1 Week 8: Essentials for Survival

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 3.2.1.LI.1 - Analyse the central nervous system.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify the two main parts of the central nervous system, the brain and the spinal cord, and describe their location in the body.
Label a diagram showing the major regions of the brain, including the cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem and medulla oblongata.
Match each major region of the brain to its primary function, such as conscious thought, coordination of movement, and control of breathing.
Explain the role of the spinal cord in carrying messages between the brain and the rest of the body, including its involvement in reflex actions.
Analyse a simple scenario and predict which part of the central nervous system is affected when a person shows particular symptoms, giving reasons for the prediction.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Processes for Living (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Essentials for Survival (2.1)
Content standard: 3.2.1.CS.1 - Model and demonstrate understanding of the nervous system, its parts and uses. 3.2.1.LO.1 Model the structure of the nervous system and describe the functions of the parts of the nervous system.
Indicator: 3.2.1.LI.1 - Analyse the central nervous system.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 8 (Week 8 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 97

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning: Put learners in mixed groups to role-play the parts and functions of the central nervous system using models, videos and pictures.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Models, Videos, books and Pictures of the central nervous system.
- Models, pictures, books, videos and the internet show the peripheral nervous system.
- Computer/internet, diagrams/video/pictures and drawing paper
Assessment (3.2.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.