Pulmo Park Unit

Exploring the Respiratory System: Understanding the structure and function of the respiratory system is vital to making informed decisions to maintain health. Pulmo Park provides a comprehensive overview of the pulmonary system, from integration of body systems to investigations about how structure influences function. Students will observe, gather and analyze data while exploring the impact respiratory diseases and environmental factors impact the respiratory system and overall health.

Lesson 1

Mapping Pulmo Park provides foundational information about lung structure and function, starting with the critical thinking activity (Think About It), followed by construction of a respiratory model (Reverse Lung Dissection). The lesson culminates with a Poster Presentation to showcase student understanding of structure and function of the respiratory and the impact of environmental issues, genetic factors or life choices on the respiratory system.

Lesson 2

Within this lesson, students will engage in laboratory explorations, discovering the impact environment has on the pulmonary system. The students engage in labs which simulate various lung functions, gather data, and apply critical thinking skills to answer guiding questions associated with each activity and lab. These experiential labs can be conducted as stand-alone events or divided into a rotation format. The background piece is important for students to understand the significance of each lab as they construct connections between the lab activities and the function of the respiratory system.

Lesson 3

Respiratory Exploratory – Diving Deeper