Lesson Plan
Inside Out Body Basics Lesson Plan
By the end of this 45-minute lesson, 8th-grade students will identify the major human body systems, describe their primary functions, and collaboratively build a model showing how these systems interact to maintain overall health.
Understanding body systems fosters health literacy, critical thinking about physiology, and collaboration, empowering students to make informed health decisions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Material Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook: Body Teamwork Challenge
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Body Systems
10 minutes
Step 3
Group Model Building Activity
15 minutes
Step 4
Real-Life Connections Discussion
10 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket Assessment
5 minutes
Activity
Worksheet
Quiz
Exit Ticket: Body Basics Quiz
