Integumentary 7th Grade

1. How does your skin respond to it’s

environment? What are some
examples?

2. Why is your skin’s response

important?

Do Now 9-20-23:
Take out your notebook.

Warm-Up

Welcome

EQ: How do systems within an organism
help it survive?

We will describe the structure and
function of the integumentary system.

I will describe the function and main organs of
the integumentary system.

Agenda:

Wednesday, September 20

1.Warm-Up:

2.

Integumentary Doodle Notes

3.

Exit Ticket: Turn in Lab Sheet

Voice level 0= No talking

​Today we are learning about the Integumentary System.
You will need:
-Chromebooks
-Doodle Notes Paper (handout)
-Pencil
-Notebook

Multiple Choice

What is the function of your Integumentary System?

• Cirulate blood through the body

• Digests food

• Protects all organs, excretes waste, regulates temperature

• Controls hormones

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not a function of the skin?

• Insulation

• Movement

• Excretion

• Vitamin D Production

Fill in the Blanks

What are the layers of the skin?

Fill in the Blanks

The skin is your largest

Multiple Choice

Melanin:

• healps protect skin from UV radiation

• makes freckles

• is responsible for skin color

• All of these

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​Thinnest on eyelids

​Thicker on palms of hands and bottoms of feet.... Thickest on heel.

Multiple Choice

Where is the thickest layer of skin found on the body?

• Heels of feet

• Palms of the hands

• Scalp (head)

• Elbows

Multiple Choice

A major function of skin is protection from

• injury

• UV light

• entry of germs

• all of these

Multiple Choice

Our hair protects us by

• Containing sweat glands

• Keeping us warmer

• Providing a boundary against germs

• Waterproofing

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Multiple Choice

How is your body cooled?

• Hair

• Fat

• Oil Glands

• Sweat

Multiple Choice

What is NOT a fact about nails?

• made of keratin

• help us pick up objects

• help protect the tips of the fingers and toes

• store fat and water

Multiple Choice

True or False: The integumentary system functions completely independently of other body systems.

• True

• False