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Grade 7, Science Std #: 3.11 Describe the urinary system's role in maintaining homeostasis.

Lesson Plans: It May Be Yucky, but Someone Has to Teach It... Students build a model of the urinary system with various food items. Why is Excretion Necessary for Life? Students will describe the parts of the excretory system ,explain the function of each part of the system, describe how the body uses the excretory system to maintain a balanced internal environment, and identify the possible diseases and health problems of the excretory system.

Resources: Urinary System Resources These sites focus on the urinary and excretory systems and the removal of the body's waste. Learn about the different organs involved in these systems. View diagrams of the bladder, kidneys, and urethra. Includes an animated movie and photographs of organs. BioEd Online: Biology Teacher Resources, Lesson Plans Excellent resource for terms related to anatomy and physiology Kidney & Excretory System Notes Factual resource information and activity suggestions Kidney - Academic Kids Encyclopedia reference related to excretory system information
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