Self Introduction to Animal Tissues by the Human Body

1. INNOVATIVE LESSON PLAN
Name of Teacher Trainee: Gayathri Devi A.J Name of Institution: GMBHSS, Thycaud
Name of Supervising Teacher: Smt. Rajashree. K Standard: VIII
Subject: Biology Division: B
Unit: Cell Clusters Date: 27/10/2015
Lesson Unit: Animal Tissues Duration: 45 minutes
Curricular Statement
Content Analysis
New Terms
In developing factual, conceptual, procedural and Metacognitive dimensions of knowledge, Process
Skills, Interest, Positive Attitude and Appreciation about the significance of Animal Tissues through
lecture-cum-demonstration method, multimedia approach and evaluated by oral questioning,
presenting the report of group discussion and checking science diary.
Epithelial tissue, muscular tissue, connective tissue and nervous tissue

2. Facts  A tissue is a collection of similar cells arising from the same origin that carry out a specific
function
 Animal tissue is grouped into four basic types: epithelial, muscular, connective and nervous
tissues
 Epithelial tissue is found throughout the body, covers all body surfaces both inside and outside
 In addition to protective function, epithelial tissues are specialized to function in secretion and
absorption
 Connective tissues are the most abundant tissue in the body
 It connects different tissues and act as a support to them
 Connective tissues provide support, protection, framework, stores fat, blood cells and fight
infections
 Muscle tissues consists of cells that can contract and regain the original state
 It is involved in the movement of internal organs and also assist in locomotion
 The nervous tissue composed of neurons controls and coordinates physiological functions
 It enables to respond to changes inside and outside the body

3. Major Concept
Minor Concepts
Definitions
Process
Pre-requisites
Teaching-learning resources
Animal Tissues
Types of tissues – epithelial, muscular, connective and nervous tissue
Functions of tissues
Tissue: groups of similar cells that have a common origin and perform specific functions
Gland: secretory organ derived from epithelial tissue
Bone: calcium hardened connective tissue that composes the vertebrate skeleton
Cartilage: a specialized connective tissue that is dense, pliable and yet resists compression
Blood: a fluid connective tissue that has liquid and cellular components
Tendon: Cord or strap of dense connective tissue that connects muscle to bone
Ligament: Strap of dense connective tissue that connects bones together
Completely differentiated cells undergo aggregation Tissues
Aggregation of cells form tissues
Autobiography of human body
Pictures depicting human body and other tissues

4. References Biology Concepts and Applications – Christine A. Evers, Lisa Starr
Anatomy and Physiology – Kenneth S. Saladin
Standard VIII Basic Science Text book, SCERT
http://www.cliparthut.com/clip-arts
Classroom Interaction Procedure Expected Response
STAGE 1: INTRODUCTION
Teacher checks the previous knowledge of students to know about their
awareness on Cells before entering into the topic
What is a cell?
What are the different types of cells you are familiar with?
The basic structural and functional unit of any living
organism
Plant cell, animal cells and bacteria

5. Can someone tell the difference between a bacterial cell and animal
cell?
What is the advantage of having different type of cells in human body?
But how can such numerous cells perform effectively if they don’t
follow a systematic order?
STAGE 2: PRESENTATION
Today we have a special guest who is eager to interact with you
Now listen carefully to what the human body has to tell about his
physiological organisation. If you have any doubts you can get it cleared
directly from the human body.
Bacteria is composed of a single cell while animals are
composed of more than one cells
For efficient functioning of human body system
Then the cells has to be systematically arranged inside our
body

6. Good morning to you all. You have a
very good idea about your body, but still seem a bit confused. Isn’t it?
The answer to this puzzle remains in your statement itself. In other
words, our cells assemble together to form tissue and they in turn give
rise to the organ system of the human body that you are familiar with.
To be more specific I would say that cells of similar origin and
performing a common function combine together to form a tissue.
Though we are familiar that our body consists of different
cells and organs we are doubtful whether cells and organs
are the same. Will you please help us in solving this
confusion
Does every cell combine together to form tissues? Can you
give some examples?

7. Just look at me and then you will get the point!
Well said, they are also our body tissues.
Now let me ask a question. Have you heard of tendons and ligaments?
Ok, suppose I want to move around in your classroom rather than sitting
at on place. Then which tissue will help me in this function?
So, you mean to say that our blood, nerves and bones are
the tissues that constitute the human body.
Then what about our muscles and skin. Don’t they belong
to this category?
No
Bones, muscles

8. Right! For movement and locomotion both muscles and bones play an
important role. However it becomes difficult in the absence of the other.
Therefore our bones are connected to bones as well as with muscles.
LIGAMENTS connect two bones together while TENDONS connects
muscles to bones.
STAGE 3: CONSOLIDATION
Teacher tells the student that it is time to bid adieu to human body for he
has to go for his routine exercise to maintain his body healthy.
Well it was good to interact with you. If at any time you have a
confusion regarding me please be at ease to call me. I would be there for
your help.

9. Now, students before concluding the lesson let us revise what we had
learnt today. Animal tissue is grouped into four basic types: epithelial
tissue or skin, nervous tissue, muscular tissue and connective tissue.
Epithelial tissue provides protection; nervous tissue responds to changes
inside and outside the body, muscular tissue is involved in movement
while connective tissue connects different tissues or act as a support to
them.
REVIEW
1. Define tissue

10. 2. Name any two connective tissue
3. Mention the function of epithelial tissue
4. What are the major types of tissues in animals?
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES
1. Prepare a biography on different type of tissues