Dream Anatomy: Anatomical Metaphors

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Dream Anatomy: Anatomical Metaphors

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Students will view anatomical illustrations to understand the metaphors used to describe and understand the human body and its various functions. Students will also conceptualize metaphors for various functions and parts of human body and create a composite illustration of a human body using metaphors. (e.g. drawing a human brain as a computer and its wires as nerve system).

Education Levels:

7, 8

Subject:

Biological And Life Sciences, Process Skills, Grammar

Resource Type:

Project

Medium:

Text/HTML

Fee Status:

Free

Beneficiary:

Students

Online provider:

U.S. National Library of Medicine

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Keywords:

Human body, Body systems, Anatomy, Metaphors

Mediator:

Middle school teachers

Publisher:

U.S. National Library of Medicine

Is Part Of:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/dreamanatomy/

Language:

English

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Essential Resources:

Paper; Pencils/pens; Flip chart or overhead projector; Construction paper; Markers; Magazines; Scissors; Glue; Other art materials as needed

Learning Time:

3 class periods

Referenced Resources/Versions

Required Learning:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/dreamanatomy/da_g_I-A-2-07.html

Required Learning:

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/dreamanatomy/da_g_IV-A-01.html

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

Science, Language Arts

Learning Outcomes:

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Writing Standards

Text Types and Purposes

2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

d. Use precise language, domain-specific vocabulary, and techniques such as metaphor, simile, and analogy to manage the complexity of the topic.

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