9th Grade Career and Technical Education Unit Plans
CTE Health Science Digestive System 3 Day Unit NO Prior Learning Biology Anatomy
By Scrub Squad
This fun and accessible lesson introduces students to the fascinating processes and organs of the digestive system, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and liver. No prior knowledge of anatomy is required—just jump right in! Using a chunking method, students will engage step by step with descriptive passages, vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, and creative activities to build mastery and confidence.
Here’s what’s included:
- Descriptive Passages: Clear, student-friendly explanations of the digestive process for each organ.
- Comprehension Questions: Scaffolded questions to assess understanding of key concepts after each chunk.
- 18 Essential Vocabulary Words: A detailed word bank with definitions for foundational terms (e.g., peristalsis, chyme, enzymes). Students will use these words in context by writing sentences and creating visual representations through drawings.
- Interactive Activities: Students will chunk information by focusing on one organ at a time and complete meaningful tasks to enhance retention.
- Digestive System Notebook: Students will create a comprehensive notebook compiling vocabulary, answers, and diagrams—perfect for studying and future reference.
- Unit Exam & Answer Keys: Includes a final assessment to evaluate students’ understanding of the digestive system, along with answer keys for all activities and questions.
This ready-to-go resource is perfect for grades 9–12 science, health, or anatomy classes. This lesson is designed to make learning engaging and manageable for every student. Download today, and your class will be mastering the digestive system in no time!
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Design & Build a City - Project Based Technology & Engineering
By Innovations in Technology
In this project based learning unit, middle school/early high school students learn about city planning and architecture as they research and design their own city. In addition to using Internet search skills, they'll utilize CAD skills using Sketchup (free download) and finally build the city from chipboard and other recyclables and name their final creation. .
Unit download includes:
1. Teacher Resources and Materials List
2. Expectations and Overview of the Unit
3. Introduction to City Planning (research and vocabulary) – includes key
4. “What’s in the City” – team worksheet
5. Project Proposal – group planning worksheet
6. Create the City in SketchUp (CAD)
7. Building the City Information (hands on construction)
8. Student Team Work Log
9. Student Daily Work Log
10. Building scale information and examples
11. Sketchup and Building Examples
12. Project Written Reflection
I've used this lesson with an 8th grade Engineering class and every year students start work on this BEFORE the bell they enjoy it so much! I know your classes will enjoy it too!
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CTE Health Science Digestive System 3 Day Unit NO Prior Learning Biology Anatomy
By Scrub Squad
This fun and accessible lesson introduces students to the fascinating processes and organs of the digestive system, including the mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, and liver. No prior knowledge of anatomy is required—just jump right in! Using a chunking method, students will engage step by step with descriptive passages, vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions, and creative activities to build mastery and confidence.
Here’s what’s included:
- Descriptive Passages: Clear, student-friendly explanations of the digestive process for each organ.
- Comprehension Questions: Scaffolded questions to assess understanding of key concepts after each chunk.
- 18 Essential Vocabulary Words: A detailed word bank with definitions for foundational terms (e.g., peristalsis, chyme, enzymes). Students will use these words in context by writing sentences and creating visual representations through drawings.
- Interactive Activities: Students will chunk information by focusing on one organ at a time and complete meaningful tasks to enhance retention.
- Digestive System Notebook: Students will create a comprehensive notebook compiling vocabulary, answers, and diagrams—perfect for studying and future reference.
- Unit Exam & Answer Keys: Includes a final assessment to evaluate students’ understanding of the digestive system, along with answer keys for all activities and questions.
This ready-to-go resource is perfect for grades 9–12 science, health, or anatomy classes. This lesson is designed to make learning engaging and manageable for every student. Download today, and your class will be mastering the digestive system in no time!
If you enjoyed this activity, explore the fun options below!
Health Science / Nursing Guide to Degloving without Contaminating Stations Print
Cranial Nerve Printable Case Study / Anatomy / Nursing / Health Science
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