Lesson Plan: B2.1.01

LESSON PLAN

Teacher	Subject	Period	Date	Year	Ability	LSA/Other Support
	Science

Context and Landmark Assessment	B2.1.01 Landmark Assessment: Progress Observation Opportunity

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Lesson Title: Today we are learning about
How does the nervous system work?

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Focus on Knowledge, Skills and Understanding

Success Criteria:	You will show your learning by...
The nervous system enables humans to react to their surroundings and to coordinate their behaviour. Be able to explain how the structure of the nervous system is adapted to its functions. All control systems include:a) cells called receptors, which detect stimuli (changes in the environment), b) coordination centres (such as the brain, spinal cord and pancreas) that receive and process information from receptors, c) effectors, muscles or glands, which bring about responses which restore optimum levels. These automatic control systems may involve nervous responses or chemical responses. Be able to explain that homeostasis is the regulation of the internal conditions of a cell or organism to maintain optimum conditions for function in response to internal and external changes. Homeostasis maintains optimal conditions for enzyme action and all cell functions. In the human body, these include control of: a) blood glucose concentration. B) body temperature. C) water levels.

Success Criteria:

You will show your learning by...

The nervous system enables humans to react to their surroundings and to coordinate their behaviour.
Be able to explain how the structure of the nervous system is adapted to its functions.
All control systems include:a) cells called receptors, which detect stimuli (changes in the environment), b) coordination centres (such as the brain, spinal cord and pancreas) that receive and process information from receptors, c) effectors, muscles or glands, which bring about responses which restore optimum levels.
These automatic control systems may involve nervous responses or chemical responses.
Be able to explain that homeostasis is the regulation of the internal conditions of a cell or organism to maintain optimum conditions for function in response to internal and external changes.
Homeostasis maintains optimal conditions for enzyme action and all cell functions.
In the human body, these include control of: a) blood glucose concentration. B) body temperature. C) water levels.

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Keywords:

Effector: The organ, tissue or cell that produces a response. (1)
Stimulus: a thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue. (1)
Receptor: An organ or cell able to respond to light, heat, or other external stimulus and transmit a signal to a sensory nerve. (1)
Nervous system: The network of nerve cells and fibers which transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body. (1)

Links: Literacy, Numeracy, SMSC, British values

Memory Anchor:

AFL/Key Questions:

Why is the nervous system important?
The nervous system enables humans to react to their surroundings and to coordinate their behaviour.
How is the nervous system adapted to its function?
The responses formulated by the nervous system are very quick and therefore allow responses to be fast and protect the organism from danger.
What do the control systems in the body include?
All control systems include:a) cells called receptors, which detect stimuli (changes in the environment), b) coordination centres (such as the brain, spinal cord and pancreas) that receive and process information from receptors, c) effectors, muscles or glands, which bring about responses which restore optimum levels.
How is this control made automatic?
It may involve chemical or nervous responses.
What is homeostasis?
Homeostasis is the regulation of the internal conditions of a cell or organism to maintain optimum conditions for function in response to internal and external changes.
Why is homeostasis important?
Homeostasis maintains optimal conditions for enzyme action and all cell functions.
What things does homeostasis control?
In the human body, these include control of: a) blood glucose concentration. B) body temperature. C) water levels.

Identify questions for high, middle, low and identify questioning techniques- Challenge questions

Learning Phases/Episodes

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Differentiation: AGT, SEND, LLL, Disadvantaged
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Starter Activity	Differentiation and Challenge question/task
Students to copy and complete the keywords. Teacher reveals missing letters; Students correct mistakes; Discuss the scientific meanings of the words. Students to write down the definitions of the most important / new keywords. Discuss the 'Memory Anchor'. What does it show? How does it relate to the what we are learning about today (title)?

Think about PACE – Develop, consolidate and deepen knowledge, skills and understanding

Teacher or Student lead?	Differentiation and Challenge question/task

Progress Check	Extension

Remember to give time to apply knowledge, skills and understanding

Teacher or Student lead?	Differentiation and Challenge question/task

Progress Check	Extension

Teacher or Student lead?	Differentiation and Challenge question/task

Progress Check	Extension

Teacher or Student lead?	Differentiation and Challenge question/task

Progress Check	Extension

Plenary	Differentiation and Challenge question/task
Students to answer the 'Key Questions' with learning partners.
Progress Check Teacher to reveal and discuss the answers to the questions.	Extension What have learnt about the 'Big Ideas' today?

Homework	Differentiation and Challenge question/task