Code+Blue+Unit+Planner

=Code Blue Unit Planner= ([|see finished project here])

Established Goals:

 * Science Standard 5**: Understands the structure and function of cells and organisms
 * Benchmark 5.4: Knows that multicellular organisms have a variety of specialized cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems that perform specialized functions (e.g., digestion, respiration, reproduction, circulation, excretion, movement, control and coordination, protection from disease)
 * Benchmark 5.5: Knows that organisms have a great variety of body plans and internal structures that serve specific functions for survival (e.g., digestive structures in vertebrates, invertebrates, unicellular organisms, and plants)
 * Benchmark 5.8: Knows that disease in organisms can be caused by intrinsic failures of the system or infection by other organisms
 * IT Standard 1**: Demonstrate a sound understanding of basic operations and concepts of technology systems.
 * Benchmark 1.3: Know how to identify appropriate file formats for a variety of applications and apply utility programs to convert formats, as necessary, for effective use in Web, video, audio, graphic, presentation, word processing, database, publication, and spreadsheet applications.
 * IT Standard 4**: Demonstrate competence in the use of technology communications tools
 * Benchmark 4.1: Know how to use telecommunications tools such as e-mail, discussion groups, and online collaborative environments to exchange data collected and learn curricular concepts by communicating with peers, experts, and other audiences.
 * Benchmark 4.2: Know how to use a variety of media and formats to design, develop, publish, and present products (e.g., presentations, newsletters, Web pages) that effectively communicate information and ideas about the curriculum to multiple audiences.
 * IT Standard 5**: Demonstrate competence in the use of technology research tools
 * Benchmark 5.1: Know how to conduct an advanced search using Boolean logic and other sophisticated search functions; and know how to evaluate information from a variety of sources for accuracy, bias, appropriateness, and comprehensiveness.

Essential Understandings:

 * Students will understand that the body systems are interconnected
 * Students will understand that each body system has a function that relates to the overall health of the human being.
 * Students will understand that they can find and communicate information with both a local and worldwide audience through the use of technology tools.

Essential Questions:

 * What is the relationship between cells, tissues and organs?
 * How does each of our body systems work with the others to help keep us well?
 * What are the functions and purposes of each system?
 * How do the different components of the body work together to enable humans to survive and interact with their environment?
 * Why does it matter if I take care of my body?
 * How can I use technology to effectively find appropriate information and communicate what I’ve learned?

Assessment Evidence
Goal: Your task is to successfully open an online Medical Clinic. Role: A specialist in the Clinic • Cardiologist • Pulmonologist • Orthopedic Surgeon • Gastroenterologist • Immunologist • Neurologist Audience: all 6th grade science students, plus a worldwide audience via the web Situation: You must inform your audience about the systems of the body using multiple resources and visualization techniques. Product Performance: You will create a wikispace for your clinic. Your wikispace must include: • Functions of each body system • Doctorly advice about why it is important to keep this body system healthy • External resources about each body system • Images describing the function of each system • Patient consultations Extension: Describe how your body system can be adversely affected.
 * GRASPS Task:**

• a 3D model of your own design • a 2D system diagram of your own design
 * Additional Evidence:**
 * Explain**: Students will pass the Medical Board exam to become a “certified specialist”. Students must include:
 * Explain**: Students will teach the other members of their clinic about their body system in order to pass the Physiology Test to open their clinic.
 * Explain**: Students will create a wikispace about human body systems (GRASPS task)
 * Apply**: Students will diagnose patients with various illnesses in Grand Rounds (could be used as role play for advanced students)
 * Apply**: Students will use appropriate research skills to learn more about their individual body systems.
 * Interpret**: Students will analyze, synthesize and evaluate information that they researched to create a comprehensive wikispace for their clinic (GRASPS task). Students will present information at an age appropriate level.
 * Self-Knowledge**: Students will develop personalized health goals and explain why they are important for your own body (on blog)
 * Self-Knowledge**: Students will write a journal reflection on their blog, discussing the experience of creating a wiki, how they can use the skills for other classes or for themselves, and what they learned about finding reliable information online.