G8 Science

Module 9: Transportation

• Module 9: Transportation

  
  

  • Topic Overview
  • For Your Success
  • Learning Outcomes
  • Required readings:

  In this module we will learn about transportation. 
  

  
  

  Be sure to complete the short answer assignment, the lab, the Mastery Exercises, and the module exam. Watch the videos and complete the practice problems to facilitate your learning. 

  Short Answer Assignment responses should be at least 200-300 words and referenced. Refer to the Required/Recommended reading materials or provide an additional reference to an article of your choice.

  1. Describe the composition of blood (plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets).
  2. State the functions of the red blood cells (transport of oxygen), white blood cells (defense), plasma (transport of dissolved food, heat and waste material).
  3. Label parts of the internal structure of the human heart (right and left atria, right and left ventricles, valves (specific names not required) aorta, pulmonary vein, pulmonary artery and vena cava) and state their functions.
  4. Describe the direction of flow of blood through the heart.
  5. State the functions of three types of blood vessels (arteries, veins and capillaries).

  There are no required readings.

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    Module 6 Topics

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    Module 6 Module Review

  • Select activity Transportation Discussion Board

    

    Transportation Discussion Board Forum

    Please use this space to ask any questions about the module to the instructor and your peers.  You can start a new discussion thread by pressing "add a new discussion topic."
    

  • Select activity Transportation - Lab PDF

    

    Transportation - Lab PDF File