Beginning with how different animals excrete waste, this short video moves on to the human excretory system from the kidneys, to capillaries, to the loop of Henle, to the excretion out of the body. 

Concepts

the excretory system, homeostasis, kidneys, nephrons

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Have learners compare and contrast the excretory system of humans with that of another animal 
• Support the vocabulary of the excretory system through a word wall, Frayer model, or other vocabulary activity

Classroom Considerations

• Explains the effects of alcohol on the excretory system; therefore, preview the entire video to  determine if this section is appropriate for your classroom 
• Video 29 in a series of 40

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Video contains a table of contents so teachers c an select which segments to show would like to show 
• Great visuals to support the complex excretory pathway

Cons

• None

Common Core

RST.9-10.4