Building the Skin A Hands-On Model
Grade 10th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can build a model of skin to show its layers and functions.
Warm-Up Video
Amoeba Sisters · 9:47
Integumentary System
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The integumentary system includes the skin and structures associated with it, and it is critical for homeostasis, helping to maintain internal body temperature and fluid balance.
- 2
The epidermis contains cells called keratinocytes that produce keratin, a protein that helps cells be water resistant and tough, and the layers of the epidermis can be remembered using the mnemonic "Can lemurs get some bamboo?"
- 3
The dermis contains blood vessels, sweat glands, hair follicles, and nerves, and has fibers of collagen and elastin proteins, while the hypodermis connects the skin to bone and muscle tissue and contains adipose tissue for insulation.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe the three main layers of the skin (epidermis, dermis, and hypodermis) and give one primary function of each layer.”
Complete Lesson Package
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