Integumentary System Functions Complete Science Lesson - New TEKS 7.13A

This complete unit equips middle school teachers with everything needed to teach the role of the integumentary system in protecting the body and maintaining health. Students explore the structure, functions, and major components of the integumentary system while learning how skin, hair, and nails serve as protective barriers. The resource includes editable presentations, worksheets, student-choice projects, a differentiated station lab, and assessments. Designed for multiday instruction with minimal prep, it emphasizes student-led, differentiated learning so teachers can focus on supporting mastery.

Essential Questions for Students

• What are the main organs and tissues found in the human integumentary system?

• How can we model the main functions of these tissues and organs?

Standards Alignment: Meets 2021 TEKS standard 7.13A.

Key Features

• Differentiated supports for students who need remediation or enrichment

• Multimodal activities to engage and challenge learners

• Flexible delivery—resources available in both printable and digital formats

• Editable PowerPoints for customization

• Spanish translations of vocabulary, a station lab passage, and interactive notebook pages

Instructional Framework: The 5E Model

This lesson follows the 5E instructional model—Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate—ensuring a balance of inquiry, guided practice, and assessment.

Engage

• Objectives and Word Wall Cards (English & Spanish)

• Teacher file with discussion prompts, activities, and notes on misconceptions

Explore

• A nine-station, student-led lab introducing the functions, structures, and diseases of the integumentary system

Input Stations:

• Explore It! – Hands-on demonstration or experiment

• Read It! – Differentiated reading passages (English & Spanish) with comprehension checks

• Research It! – Guided online activity with structured student tasks

• Watch It! – Short video with discussion questions

Output Stations:

• Organize It! – Sorting and categorization activities with printable and digital card sorts

• Write It! – Open-ended written responses

• Illustrate It! – Sketching/drawing activities to reinforce understanding

• Assess It! – Vocabulary-in-context and mastery-based questions

Bonus Station:

• Challenge It! – Games, puzzles, and mini-projects for enrichment or early finishers

Explain

• Editable PowerPoints in standard and interactive versions

• Interactive Notebook templates (digital & print, English & Spanish)

• Note-taking organizers

Elaborate

• Student-choice projects on the integumentary system’s parts, functions, and role in protection to extend learning

Evaluate

• Assessments updated for STAAR 2.0, with standard and modified versions

• Review worksheets and discussion questions for practice, homework, or test review

Flexible Learning Options

This lesson is designed for both in-person and virtual classrooms. The digital station lab and interactive notebook templates are fully compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides, making them easy to use in blended or online environments.

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