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- The Innate Immune System (.html)
- Student Worksheet (.pdf)
- Lesson Glossary (.pdf)
- Activity 1: Castle of the Body Activity (.pdf)
- Activity 2: How Does the Innate Immune System Work? (.pdf)
- The Innate Immune System (Animation)
- Trivia Set: The Innate Immune System
- Answer Key
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My body is my castle. Pupils learn about the innate immune system in the second lesson plan of a three-part unit on the immune system by comparing the innate immune system to a castle and moat. Groups conduct a simulation where they try to get different types of balls representing pathogens into a box protected by tape representing the immune system. Scholars make a comparison of the castle and moat game to the first line of defense against pathogens.
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Instructional Ideas
- Ask the class why they think it is important for mucous membranes to replenish the mucous frequently
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes knowledge of calculating percentages and averages
- Each group requires 10 of each of three different types of small balls
- To access the interactive game portion requires a free signup
Pros
- Includes an answer key
- Provides a glossary of terms
Cons
- None
Common Core
RST.9-10.4
RST.9-10.7
RST.11-12.4
RST.11-12.7
WHST.9-10.2.a
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WHST.9-10.2.c
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WHST.9-10.2.f
WHST.9-10.5
WHST.9-10.9
WHST.11-12.2.a
WHST.11-12.2.b
WHST.11-12.2.c
WHST.11-12.2.d
WHST.11-12.2.e
WHST.11-12.5
WHST.11-12.9
HSS-ID.A.1
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HSS-ID.A.4
HSS-IC.A.1
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