ICSE Class 6 Biology, Unit 3: Human Body
From the CISCE curriculum. 13 key concepts, about 6 days of study at 20 to 30 minutes a day.
What this unit aims at
The human body consists of a number of organ systems. Some of the major organ systems are the digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, nervous and skeletal system. Each of these systems consists of organs, which help them perform specific functions. The expectation of this theme is to develop an understanding in children of the functioning of the digestive, respiratory and circulatory systems in the human body.
Your child should be able to
- list the main parts and functions of each part of the respiratory system
- distinguish between respiration and breathing
- outline the mechanism of breathing and the role of diaphragm in inhalation and exhalation
- name some common respiratory diseases
- explain the main parts of the circulatory system
- list the components of blood and types of blood vessels
- take their own/ others’ pulse
- demonstrate the significance of exercise and good food habits in keeping the heart healthy
Key concepts in this unit
- Digestive System Revisit previous learning.
- Organs of the digestive system; function of each organ.
- Process of digestion particularly of Carbohydrates Proteins and Fats.
- Respiratory System Main parts (nose, pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs); functions of each part of the respiratory system.
- Difference between respiration and breathing.
- Mechanism of breathing (physical process with respect to diaphragm and ribs-inhalation and exhalation).
- Mention of common respiratory diseases: asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis (T.B.).
- Circulatory System Main parts of the circulatory system (heart, blood, blood vessels).
- Process of circulation in the body.
- Components of blood (plasma and blood cells - RBC, WBC, platelets with their functions only).
- Types of Blood groups (A, B, AB, O): mention only.
- Blood pressure (concept only); heartbeat, pulse
- Keeping the heart healthy through exercise and good food habits.
Teach this unit at home
- A day-by-day plan from the CISCE concepts, so you know what to cover each day.
- A step-by-step script for each day, so you know what to say and ask (AI-written from the CISCE curriculum, so check it against your child's school book).
- A quiz at the end.
From the CISCE Curriculum for Classes I to VIII (2016). CISCE sets what is taught, not the textbooks, so schools use different books and there are no page numbers here. Adhian Gurus is not affiliated with CISCE.