Physiology: Temperature Regulation Lesson Plan

Grade Level

6th-8th Grade

Objectives

Students will be able to explain how dolphins regulate body temperature by
conducting a laboratory investigation.

Florida Sunshine State Standards:

Science SC.F.1.3.1 The student understands that living things are composed of major systems that function in reproduction, growth, maintenance, and regulation.
Science SC.H.1.3.2 The student knows that the study of the events that led scientists to discoveries can provide information about the inquiry process and its effects.

National Standards:

Content Standard A (5-8) – Abilities Necessary to do Scientific Investigations: Develop descriptions, explanations, predictions, and models using evidence; Think critically and logically to make the relationships between the evidence and explanations; Communicate scientific procedures and explanations.
Content Standard C (5-8) – Regulation and Behavior: Regulation of an organism’s internal environment involves sensing the internal environment and changing physiological activities to keep conditions within the range required for survival.