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Day 1:
Homeostas
is
Understanding
Homeostasis
Defining Homeostasis and Its
Importance for Survival | July 28,
2026
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Learning
Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to
meet the following learning objectives across three
key areas of development:
Knowledge: Define homeostasis and
explain its importance for survival and
proper body functioning
Skills: Describe homeostasis using real-life
examples
Attitude: Appreciate the importance of balance in
the body
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How Does Your Body
React to Changes?
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Think about what happens when you feel hot, cold, or tired.
Your body is always working to stay balanced! Examples:
sweating when hot, shivering when cold, feeling thirsty when
dehydrated.
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What is
Homeostasis?
The maintenance of a
stable internal
environment in the
body.
Homeostasis helps the body survive and
function properly despite external changes. It
ensures that conditions like temperature, pH,
and glucose levels remain within a healthy
range.
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What Do These
Have in
Common?
Look at the images below. Think about what
connects them. What concept do they all
relate to?
A B
C D
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Why Homeostasis
Matters
The Body's
Balance System
Homeostasis keeps the body functioning properly by
maintaining balance. Appreciating this balance helps
us understand the importance of our body's
regulation systems and how they work to keep us
healthy and alive.
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Assessment
Multiple Choice Questions
1.What is homeostasis?
2.a) A type of disease b) Maintaining a stable internal environment c) A body
organ d) A nutrition plan
3.Why is homeostasis important?
4.a) It helps us grow taller b) It helps the body survive and function properly c)
It controls emotions
5.d) It regulates sleep
6.Which situation demonstrates homeostasis?
7.a) Sweating when the body overheats b) Feeling hungry c) Growing taller d)
Learning a new skill
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Elaborate:
Create a Flowchart!
Task: Create a flowchart showing the
homeostasis process. Use the three steps
shown to build your model and explain how
the body restores balance.
Change
Response
Balance
Restored
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Homeostasis Review Closing
Assessment
1.Homeostasis helps maintain ________ in
the body.
a) Energy b) Balance
c) Growth d) Speed
2. Which statement best describes
homeostasis?
a) Keeping a stable internal environment
b) Changing body temperature rapidly
c) Increasing heart rate always
d) Reducing body fluids
Thank You! Any Questions? 🎉
Reflect & Discuss with Your Class! End Slide