Our Cells, Our Selves
The Immunology Activities accompany the movie “Our Cells, Our Selves“, playing currently at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh PA.
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Each activity was designed to be implemented in Learning Centers, with students rotating in groups of 4-6. However, the number of students in a group can be adjusted for bigger or smaller classrooms. Each activity has been designed to be taught in conjunction with other lessons in a unit or as a stand-alone activity.
For a quick overview:
Download Description of Immune System Activities (pdf) Download Immune System Activities Standards (pdf)
The Immunology Module contains
- "Energize!" offers a hands-on exploration of metabolism.
- "Sergeant Cell’s Immune System Defense Team Webquest" is a webquest, an on-line exploration of the background of the immune system as compared to a police team.
- "A perfect fit!" is another hands-on activity that explores the shape-matching that is the basis of all processes of the immune system.
- "You Make Me Sick" is a board game that allows students to use their new found knowledge to win points (and a stronger immune system)!
Download Teacher Pages (pdf) Download Student Pages (pdf)Download extra You Make Me Sick! Materials (zip)
"Our Cells, Our Selves" Movie Guide/Lesson Plan
- The Movie Guide accompanies the movie “Our Cells, Our Selves“ to support the integration of the movie into class room curriculums.
To see the movie go here >>
Activities Description
Energize!
Activity Summary Students will discover ther relationship between metabolism and the energy we get from food, by growing yeast cultures in pop bottles with varying amounts of sugar. Students will also be introduced to the various kinds of common sugars and the importance of eating healthily.
Time 20-30 min
Sergeant Cell’s Immune System Defense Team Webquest
Activity Summary Comparing immune cells with a police team, the webquest activity guides students to research the immune system online. At the end of their research, students will create “Profiles” for the molecule or cell of their choice.
Time 30-45 min
A perfect fit!
Activity Summary Students will explore the role of shape-matching in every process of the immune system using salt dough clay.
Time 30-40 min
You Make Me Sick!
Activity Summary In this immunology board game, students will gain understanding about the immune system, basic transmission and common diseases. .
Time 30-40 min
Feel free to use as many activities as you want!
