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Grades 6 to 8 Human Body SeriesImmune SystemKidsHealth.org/classroomTeacher’s GuideThis guide includes: Standards Related LinksStudents are continually exposed to germs, from doorknobs, railings, you name it.But fortunately, our immune systems are on duty to battle germs that could makeus ill. These activities will help your students learn about how the immune systemprotects them from germs and illness.Related KidsHealth LinksArticles for Kids:Your Immune System Discussion QuestionsKidsHealth.org/en/kids/immune.html Activities for StudentsMovie: The Immune System Reproducible ty: Immune ty.htmlThis guide correlates withthe following National HealthEducation Standards:What Are Germs?Students will: Comprehend concepts relatedto health promotion anddisease prevention to enhancehealth. Analyze the influence offamily, peers, culture, media,technology, and other factorson health behaviors. Demonstrate the ability toaccess valid information andproducts and services toenhance health. Demonstrate the ability to useinterpersonal communicationskills to enhance health andavoid or reduce health risks. Demonstrate the ability touse decision-making skills toenhance health. Demonstrate the ability to usegoal-setting skills to enhancehealth. Demonstrate the ability topractice health-enhancingbehaviors and avoid or reducehealth risks. Demonstrate the ability toadvocate for personal, family,and community health.National Health germs.htmlWhy Do I Need to Wash My es for Teens:Immune SystemTeensHealth.org/en/teens/immune.htmlWhy Should I Care About mlHand ticle for Teachers:Tips From School Nurses on Keeping Students s.htmlDiscussion QuestionsNote: The following questions are written in language appropriate for sharing withyour students.1. How does the immune system protect our bodies from germs?What are leukocytes and why are they so important?2.How do people develop immunity to germs and diseases?3.What can you do to help your immune system keep you healthy?How do these things keep away illnesses?4.How do immunizations (shots) help your immune system? 2016 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.
Grades 6 to 8 Human Body SeriesImmune SystemActivities for StudentsNote: The following activities are written in language appropriate for sharing with your students.Immune System VocabularyObjectives:Students will: Learn words related to the immune system and their definitionsMaterials: Computer with Internet access“Immune System Vocabulary” handout and "Immune System” quiz and answer keyClass Time: 1 hourActivity:Phagocyte, lymphocyte, immunity ― what do these words mean? Read about the immune system at KidsHealth.org tofind out how your body fights off sickness. After reading the articles, complete the word search puzzle, and then I’llpass out a quiz so you can show what you know about your body’s defense system for attacking germs and diseases.Extensions:1. The best way to help keep your immune system do its job is to (1) wash your hands regularly to avoid infections.(2) Eating nutritious foods, (3) getting plenty of exercise, (4) getting adequate sleep, and (5) visiting a doctorregularly help, too. Create a poster to hang on school walls, or an infographic, podcast or video to shareon social media, to remind students about these five ways to help out their immune systems.2. Create a chart for one week to track what you do to help your immune system. Include data on: hand washing (especially before preparing food and eating and after using the bathroom) eating nutritious foods being active, exercising, or playing sports getting enough sleep 2016 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.
Grades 6 to 8 Human Body SeriesImmune SystemImmunity HighwayObjectives:Students will: Identify how the immune system protects the body from germs and diseases Learn the components and steps of the immune responseMaterials: Computer with Internet accessOverhead projector or smartboard“Immunity Highway” handoutsClass Time: 1 hourActivity:We’re going to take a road trip on the Immunity Highway and learn how the immune system protects our bodies fromgerms. Read the article, “Immune System,” then we’ll fill in the parts on the Immunity Highway handout thatdescribe the steps the immune response system takes to defend your body. We’ll use the words in the word bank atthe bottom of the page to help us fill in the parts of our trip.Reproducible MaterialsHandout: Immune System ms/immune handout1.pdfHandout for Teachers: Immune System Vocabulary immune handout2.pdfHandout: Immunity immune handout3.pdfHandout for Teachers: Immunity Highway immune handout4.pdfQuiz: Immune mmune quiz.pdfAnswer Key: Immune mmune quiz answers.pdfKidsHealth.org is devoted to providing the latest children’s health information. The site, which is widelyrecommended by educators, libraries, and school associations, has received the “Teachers’ Choice Awardfor the Family” and the prestigious Pirelli Award for “Best Educational Media for Students.” KidsHealth comesfrom the nonprofit Nemours Foundation. Check out www.KidsHealth.org to see the latest additions! 2016 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.
Personal Health SeriesImmune SystemName:Date:Immune System VocabularyInstructions: Circle the immune system vocabulary words from the word bank. They could be arranged vertically,horizontally, and TESYZWORD BANKANTIBODIESHAND WASHINGINNATELYMPH SSELS 2016 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.
Personal Health SeriesImmune SystemImmune System Vocabulary SYZWORD BANKANTIBODIESHAND WASHINGINNATELYMPH SSELS 2016 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.
Name:Personal Health SeriesImmune SystemDate:Immunity HighwayInstructions: Fill in the parentheses on the map below to label how the immune system works. Refer to the article “Immune System” and the word bank below to help you.Rest StopRest Stop((Rest Stop)()(()Produced Here)Made Here())Found Here(()()()())()WORD BANKleukocytes (3 places)phagocyteslymphatic vesselspleenthymuslymphocyteslymphoid tissue (3 places)bone marrow 2016 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.
Personal Health SeriesImmune SystemImmunity Highway AnswersRest StopRest Stop(thymus(spleenRest Stop)( bone marrow ))( leukocytes )Produced Here( leukocytes )Made Here( leukocytes )Found Here(lymphocytes)(( phagocytes lymphoidtissue)WORD BANKleukocytes (3 places)phagocyteslymphatic vesselspleenthymuslymphocyteslymphoid tissue (3 places)bone marrow 2016 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.
Personal Health SeriesImmune SystemName:Date:QuizInstructions: Show what you know about the immune system by filling in the blanks with the vocabulary words from theword bank.1.Thesystem protects your body from sickness and germs.2.are white blood cells that seek out and destroy organisms or substances that cancause disease.3.are glands that work like filters to remove germs. They’re found in yourneck, armpits, and other areas.4.Cells that chew up invading germs are called5.are the cells that recognize invaders like germs.6.Leukocytes travel through the body through lymphatic.7.A foreign substance that invades your body is called an.8.When your body detects an antigen,are made and lock onto it. Once an antigen is recognized,your immune system can remember it the next time and protect you from getting sick again.9.Humans are born with10.immunity.is one of the best ways to avoid infections and help keep your immune system healthy.WORD BANKantibodieshand washinginnatelymph essels 2016 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.
Personal Health SeriesImmune SystemQuiz Answer Keyimmune1.The2.Leukocytescause disease.3.Lymph nodesneck, armpits, and other areas.4.Cells that chew up invading germs are called5.Lymphocytessystem protects your body from sickness and germs.are white blood cells that seek out and destroy organisms or substances that canare glands that work like filters to remove germs. They’re found in yourphagocytes.are the cells that recognize invaders like germs.6.Leukocytes travel through the body through lymphaticvessels.7.A foreign substance that invades your body is called anantigen.8.When your body detects an antigen,antibodiesare made and lock onto it. Once an antigen is recognized,your immune system can remember it the next time and protect you from getting sick again.9.Humans are born with10.Hand washinginnateimmunity.is one of the best ways to avoid infections and help keep your immune system healthy.WORD BANKantibodieshand washinginnatelymph essels 2016 The Nemours Foundation/KidsHealth. Reproduction permitted for individual classroom use.
Activity: We're going to take a road trip on the Immunity Highway and learn how the immune system protects our bodies from germs. Read the article, "Immune System," then we'll fill in the parts on the Immunity Highway handout that
