Breathing. How do we accomplish this crucial and complex task without even thinking about it? Let’s learn about these hard working organs.
Spark your thinking!
1. Set up your science mini spark recording page: #25: How Do Lungs Work?
2. Watch this TED-Ed lesson which takes us into the lungs to investigate how they help keep us alive. Record at least 5 details from the video on your recording sheet.
3. Your lungs make up one of the largest organs in your body, and they work with your respiratory system to allow you to take in fresh air, get rid of stale air, and even talk. Take a tour of the lungs by reading this article. Record 5 vocabulary words with definitions.
4. Choose one of these prompts and respond with 3-5 sentences
- Why do you think the body’s cells need oxygen?
- Why is it better that the lungs are spongy rather than empty like a balloon?
- How do you think your breathing and lungs adapt when you’re exercising?
5. OPTIONAL: Lungs are important for breathing, but also for talking. Do research to find out how your lungs allow you to talk. Create a visual explaining how this process works. Include as many details as possible.
6. Share your science mini spark recording page with your teacher/EY coordinator.