May 19th, 2017 Mockingjay by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about:The Spinal Cord and Advocating for people with Spinal Cord injuries.

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Level#1

The spinal cord is a rope-like structure that is made up of many nerve cells. The cord runs from the base of the brain down to the lower part of the back. It is protected by your backbone. The spinal cord acts as the nervous system's center for processing information. Most of the messages between your brain and the rest of your body must travel along the spinal cord. There are 31 pairs of nerves that extend from your spinal cord to all parts of your body.

1. What protects your spinal cord?





2. What does the spinal cord act as?






3. Where do most of the messages between your brain and the rest of your body travel along?







Level#2

The spinal cord is a rope-like structure that is made up of many nerve cells. The cord runs from the base of the brain down to the lower part of the back. It is protected by your backbone. The spinal cord acts as the nervous system's center for processing information. Most of the messages between your brain and the rest of your body must travel along the spinal cord. There are 31 pairs of nerves that extend from your spinal cord to all parts of your body. Alana Shepherd is not a doctor or a famous person, but she has made a difference for many people with a spinal cord injury. In 1973, Alana's son, James, injured his spinal cord in a surfing accident. At the time, there were no hospitals that could treat his type of injuries in the southeastern United States, where he lived. Because he could not get the care he needed at home, James had to travel a great distance to recover. Alana set out to make sure other families in the region would find the care they needed closer to home. Two years later, Alana and her husband, Harold, started the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

1. How many pairs of nerves extend from your spinal cord to all parts of your body?






2. What did Alana Shepherd do to make a difference in other people's lives?






3. What happened to Alana Shepherd's son, James, in 1973?









Level#3

The spinal cord is a rope-like structure that is made up of many nerve cells. The cord runs from the base of the brain down to the lower part of the back. It is protected by your backbone. The spinal cord acts as the nervous system's center for processing information. Most of the messages between your brain and the rest of your body must travel along the spinal cord. There are 31 pairs of nerves that extend from your spinal cord to all parts of your body. Alana Shepherd is not a doctor or a famous person, but she has made a difference for many people with a spinal cord injury. In 1973, Alana's son, James, injured his spinal cord in a surfing accident. At the time, there were no hospitals that could treat his type of injuries in the southeastern United States, where he lived. Because he could not get the care he needed at home, James had to travel a great distance to recover. Alana set out to make sure other families in the region would find the care they needed closer to home. Two years later, Alana and her husband, Harold, started the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The Shepherd Center is a hospital that treats people with a spinal cord injury or other nervous system disorders. Its mission is to help people with spinal cord injuries become as independent as possible. Thanks to Alana Shepherd's hard work, the Shepherd Center is the largest hospital in the United States that treats spinal cord injuries.

1. Explain what happened to Alana Shepherd's son, James, in 1973, why he had to travel a very far distance for treatment, and what Alana Shepherd did as a result.







2. Explain what Alana Shepherd and her husband Harold did, and what the Shepherd Center does for people who are treated there.







3. Explain what the mission of the Shepherd Center is, and what Alana Shepherd's hard work has accomplished.








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May 18th, 2017 Mockingjay By: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about:The Spinal Cord and Advocating for people with Spinal Cord injuries.

*To improve your MATH SKILLS spend at least 20 minutes practicing them using IXL.COM. (REMEMBER TO ENTER YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD WHEN LOGGING ON! THAT WILL BE PROOF THAT YOU DID IT!)

Level#1

The spinal cord is a rope-like structure that is made up of many nerve cells. The cord runs from the base of the brain down to the lower part of the back. It is protected by your backbone. The spinal cord acts as the nervous system's center for processing information. Most of the messages between your brain and the rest of your body must travel along the spinal cord. There are 31 pairs of nerves that extend from your spinal cord to all parts of your body.

1. What is the spinal cord?





2. Where does the spinal cord begin and end?






3. What protects the spinal cord from being injured?







Level#2

The spinal cord is a rope-like structure that is made up of many nerve cells. The cord runs from the base of the brain down to the lower part of the back. It is protected by your backbone. The spinal cord acts as the nervous system's center for processing information. Most of the messages between your brain and the rest of your body must travel along the spinal cord. There are 31 pairs of nerves that extend from your spinal cord to all parts of your body. Alana Shepherd is not a doctor or a famous person, but she has made a difference for many people with a spinal cord injury. In 1973, Alana's son, James, injured his spinal cord in a surfing accident. At the time, there were no hospitals that could treat his type of injuries in the southeastern United States, where he lived. Because he could not get the care he needed at home, James had to travel a great distance to recover. Alana set out to make sure other families in the region would find the care they needed closer to home. Two years later, Alana and her husband, Harold, started the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

1. What is the spinal cord, and where is it located?






2. How is the spinal cord protected, and what does it do as a part of your nervous system?






3. Where do most of the messages between your brain and the rest of your body travel along?









Level#3

The spinal cord is a rope-like structure that is made up of many nerve cells. The cord runs from the base of the brain down to the lower part of the back. It is protected by your backbone. The spinal cord acts as the nervous system's center for processing information. Most of the messages between your brain and the rest of your body must travel along the spinal cord. There are 31 pairs of nerves that extend from your spinal cord to all parts of your body. Alana Shepherd is not a doctor or a famous person, but she has made a difference for many people with a spinal cord injury. In 1973, Alana's son, James, injured his spinal cord in a surfing accident. At the time, there were no hospitals that could treat his type of injuries in the southeastern United States, where he lived. Because he could not get the care he needed at home, James had to travel a great distance to recover. Alana set out to make sure other families in the region would find the care they needed closer to home. Two years later, Alana and her husband, Harold, started the Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia. The Shepherd Center is a hospital that treats people with a spinal cord injury or other nervous system disorders. Its mission is to help people with spinal cord injuries become as independent as possible. Thanks to Alana Shepherd's hard work, the Shepherd Center is the largest hospital in the United States that treats spinal cord injuries.

1. Explain what the spinal cord is, where does it begin and end, and what protects it.







2. Explain what the spinal cord does, what travels along it, and how many nerves extend from it.







3. Explain what Alana Shepherd did for many people, and what motivated her to do it.








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May 17th, 2017 Mockingjay by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Nervous System: What makes up the Nervous System?

*To improve your MATH SKILLS spend at least 20 minutes practicing them using IXL.COM. (REMEMBER TO ENTER YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD WHEN LOGGING ON! THAT WILL BE PROOF THAT YOU DID IT!)

Level#1

Your nervous system is made up of your brain, spinal cord, and a network of nerves. These organs are all made of nerve cells. Your nervous system also includes your sense organs. The main job of your brain is to receive, interpret, ans send impulses to the rest of your body. The brain is made up of more than 160 billion nerve cells. There are three main parts of the brain; the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem.

1. What are the three parts that make up the nervous system?





2. What are all the organs of the nervous system made of?





3. Besides the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, what else does your nervous system include?







Level#2

Your nervous system is made up of your brain, spinal cord, and a network of nerves. These organs are all made of nerve cells. Your nervous system also includes your sense organs. The main job of your brain is to receive, interpret, ans send impulses to the rest of your body. The brain is made up of more than 160 billion nerve cells. There are three main parts of the brain; the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem. The largest part of the brain is the cerebrum. The cerebrum controls many voluntary muscle movements. It also controls thinking, learning, memory, speech, and decision making. Another job of the cerebrum is to interpret messages from the sense organs. The part of the brain that is located just below the back of the cerebrum is the cerebellum. The cerebellum helps to coordinate muscle movements. The cerebellum also helps you to keep your balance.

1. What is the largest part of your brain and what functions does it control?






2. What is the brain made up of, and what is its main job?






3. What is located just below the back of the cerebrum, and what two jobs does it do for us?








Level#3

Your nervous system is made up of your brain, spinal cord, and a network of nerves. These organs are all made of nerve cells. Your nervous system also includes your sense organs. The main job of your brain is to receive, interpret, ans send impulses to the rest of your body. The brain is made up of more than 160 billion nerve cells. There are three main parts of the brain; the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem. The largest part of the brain is the cerebrum. The cerebrum controls many voluntary muscle movements. It also controls thinking, learning, memory, speech, and decision making. Another job of the cerebrum is to interpret messages from the sense organs. The part of the brain that is located just below the back of the cerebrum is the cerebellum. The cerebellum helps to coordinate muscle movements. The cerebellum also helps you to keep your balance. The brain stem is the third part of the brain. It connects the brain to the spinal cord. In the lower part of the brain stem, there is an organ called the medulla. The medulla controls involuntary body functions such as breathing, digestion, and heart rate.

1. Explain the main job of the brain, what it is made of, and what are the three main parts of the brain.







2. Explain where the cerebellum is located, and how might an injury to it affect us.






3. Explain the purpose of the brain stem, as well as, the organ that is found within it, and what this organ controls.









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May 16th, 2017 Mockingjay By: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Nervous System: What makes up the Nervous System?

*To improve your MATH SKILLS spend at least 20 minutes practicing them using IXL.COM. (REMEMBER TO ENTER YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD WHEN LOGGING ON! THAT WILL BE PROOF THAT YOU DID IT!)

Level#1

Your nervous system is made up of your brain, spinal cord, and a network of nerves. These organs are all made of nerve cells. Your nervous system also includes your sense organs. The main job of your brain is to receive, interpret, ans send impulses to the rest of your body. The brain is made up of more than 160 billion nerve cells. There are three main parts of the brain; the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem.

1. What is the main job of the brain?





2. What is the brain made up of?





3. What are the three main parts of the brain?







Level#2

Your nervous system is made up of your brain, spinal cord, and a network of nerves. These organs are all made of nerve cells. Your nervous system also includes your sense organs. The main job of your brain is to receive, interpret, ans send impulses to the rest of your body. The brain is made up of more than 160 billion nerve cells. There are three main parts of the brain; the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem. The largest part of the brain is the cerebrum. The cerebrum controls many voluntary muscle movements. It also controls thinking, learning, memory, speech, and decision making. Another job of the cerebrum is to interpret messages from the sense organs. The part of the brain that is located just below the back of the cerebrum is the cerebellum. The cerebellum helps to coordinate muscle movements. The cerebellum also helps you to keep your balance.

1. What is the largest part of the brain, and what type of muscle movements does it control?






2. Besides controlling voluntary muscle movements, what other activities does the cerebrum perform?






3. What is the name of the part of the brain located just below the back of the cerebrum, and what does it do for us?








Level#3

Your nervous system is made up of your brain, spinal cord, and a network of nerves. These organs are all made of nerve cells. Your nervous system also includes your sense organs. The main job of your brain is to receive, interpret, ans send impulses to the rest of your body. The brain is made up of more than 160 billion nerve cells. There are three main parts of the brain; the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem. The largest part of the brain is the cerebrum. The cerebrum controls many voluntary muscle movements. It also controls thinking, learning, memory, speech, and decision making. Another job of the cerebrum is to interpret messages from the sense organs. The part of the brain that is located just below the back of the cerebrum is the cerebellum. The cerebellum helps to coordinate muscle movements. The cerebellum also helps you to keep your balance. The brain stem is the third part of the brain. It connects the brain to the spinal cord. In the lower part of the brain stem, there is an organ called the medulla. The medulla controls involuntary body functions such as breathing, digestion, and heart rate.

1. Explain what part of the brain is located just below the back of the cerebrum, and what two jobs does it do?








2. What is the name of the third part of the brain, and what does it do?






3. What is the name of the organ in the lower part of the brainstem, and what does it control?









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May 15th, 2017 Mockingjay By: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Nervous System: What are the parts of the Nervous System?

*To improve your MATH SKILLS spend at least 20 minutes practicing them using IXL.COM. (REMEMBER TO ENTER YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD WHEN LOGGING ON! THAT WILL BE PROOF THAT YOU DID IT!)

Level#1

Your nervous system is made up of your brain, spinal cord, and a network of nerves. These organs are all made of nerve cells. Your nervous system also includes your sense organs. The main job of your brain is to receive, interpret, ans send impulses to the rest of your body. The brain is made up of more than 160 billion nerve cells. There are three main parts of the brain; the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem. 

1. What is your nervous system made up of?





2. What kind of cells make up the organs of your nervous system?





3. What else does you nervous system include?







Level#2

Your nervous system is made up of your brain, spinal cord, and a network of nerves. These organs are all made of nerve cells. Your nervous system also includes your sense organs. The main job of your brain is to receive, interpret, ans send impulses to the rest of your body. The brain is made up of more than 160 billion nerve cells. There are three main parts of the brain; the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem. The largest part of the brain is the cerebrum. The cerebrum controls many voluntary muscle movements. It also controls thinking, learning, memory, speech, and decision making. Another job of the cerebrum is to interpret messages from the sense organs. The part of the brain that is located just below the back of the cerebrum is the cerebellum. The cerebellum helps to coordinate muscle movements. The cerebellum also helps you to keep your balance.

1. What are the parts that make up your nervous system, and what are these organs all made up of?






2. What is the main job of the brain, and what is the brain made up of?






3. How many parts is the brain made up of, and what are they?








Level#3

Your nervous system is made up of your brain, spinal cord, and a network of nerves. These organs are all made of nerve cells. Your nervous system also includes your sense organs. The main job of your brain is to receive, interpret, ans send impulses to the rest of your body. The brain is made up of more than 160 billion nerve cells. There are three main parts of the brain; the cerebrum, the cerebellum, and the brain stem. The largest part of the brain is the cerebrum. The cerebrum controls many voluntary muscle movements. It also controls thinking, learning, memory, speech, and decision making. Another job of the cerebrum is to interpret messages from the sense organs. The part of the brain that is located just below the back of the cerebrum is the cerebellum. The cerebellum helps to coordinate muscle movements. The cerebellum also helps you to keep your balance. The brain stem is the third part of the brain. It connects the brain to the spinal cord. In the lower part of the brain stem, there is an organ called the medulla. The medulla controls involuntary body functions such as breathing, digestion, and heart rate.

1. Explain what your nervous system is made up of, what are these organs made of, and what else is a part of this system.









2. Explain what the main job of the brain is, what the brain is made up of, and what are the three main parts of the brain.







3. What is the largest part of the brain, what does it control, and what other job does it do?









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May 12th, 2017 Mockingjay By: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Muscular System: How to manage a pulled muscle

*To improve your MATH SKILLS spend at least 20 minutes practicing them using IXL.COM. (REMEMBER TO ENTER YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD WHEN LOGGING ON! THAT WILL BE PROOF THAT YOU DID IT!)

Level#1

One important health skill is managing minor illness or injuries in your own. A common injury to muscles is a pulled muscle. A pulled muscle is actually small tears in the muscle. These tears cause pain and swelling.

1. What is managing minor illnesses or injuries on your own?




2. What is an example of a common injury to muscles?





3. What do the small tears in a pulled muscle cause?








Level#2

One important health skill is managing minor illness or injuries in your own. A common injury to muscles is a pulled muscle. A pulled muscle is actually small tears in the muscle. These tears cause pain and swelling. The amount of pain depends on the amount the muscle has torn. Some pulled muscles must be treated by a doctor. If you have a pulled muscle that causes severe pain and you cannot move the muscle at at all, see a doctor immediately.

1. What does the amount of pain in a pulled muscle depend on?






2. What is a pulled muscle and what do tears in the muscle cause?






3. What situation would require that you see a doctor immediately to treat a pulled muscle?











Level#3


One important health skill is managing minor illness or injuries in your own. A common injury to muscles is a pulled muscle. A pulled muscle is actually small tears in the muscle. These tears cause pain and swelling. The amount of pain depends on the amount the muscle has torn. Some pulled muscles must be treated by a doctor. If you have a pulled muscle that causes severe pain and you cannot move the muscle at at all, see a doctor immediately. Most pulled muscles can be treated at home. There are a few steps you can follow to manage a pulled muscle on your own. First, you must take steps to limit swelling by applying ice to the muscle for 15 to 20 minutes. Leave the ice off for 20 minutes before applying again. You also need to protect the injured muscle by resting it. Wrapping and elastic bandage over the area will also help to reduce the swelling. Elevating the injured muscle above the level of the heart will also help to reduce the swelling.

1. What does the acronym R.I.C.E stand for?






2. What is the first step in treating a pulled muscle and how long should you apply this treatment?







3. After icing the pulled muscle, how long should you wait before applying ice again?










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May 11th, 2017 Mockingjay by: Suzanne Collins

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Directions: ANSWER USING COMPLETE SENTENCES! Use the information you have been given to answer questions about: The Muscular System: How to manage a pulled muscle

*To improve your MATH SKILLS spend at least 20 minutes practicing them using IXL.COM. (REMEMBER TO ENTER YOUR USER NAME AND PASSWORD WHEN LOGGING ON! THAT WILL BE PROOF THAT YOU DID IT!)

Level#1

One important health skill is managing minor illness or injuries in your own. A common injury to muscles is a pulled muscle. A pulled muscle is actually small tears in the muscle. These tears cause pain and swelling.

1. Give an example of an important health skill?




2. What is a pulled muscle?





3. What are the two things that tears in a muscle cause?








Level#2

One important health skill is managing minor illness or injuries in your own. A common injury to muscles is a pulled muscle. A pulled muscle is actually small tears in the muscle. These tears cause pain and swelling. The amount of pain depends on the amount the muscle has torn. Some pulled muscles must be treated by a doctor. If you have a pulled muscle that causes severe pain and you cannot move the muscle at at all, see a doctor immediately.

1. What is a pulled muscle and what determines how painful it is?






2. Who would you go to, to treat a pulled muscle, if it was too painful to treat on your own?






3. What should you do if you cannot move a pulled muscle at all?











Level#3


One important health skill is managing minor illness or injuries in your own. A common injury to muscles is a pulled muscle. A pulled muscle is actually small tears in the muscle. These tears cause pain and swelling. The amount of pain depends on the amount the muscle has torn. Some pulled muscles must be treated by a doctor. If you have a pulled muscle that causes severe pain and you cannot move the muscle at at all, see a doctor immediately. Most pulled muscles can be treated at home. There are a few steps you can follow to manage a pulled muscle on your own. First, you must take steps to limit swelling by applying ice to the muscle for 15 to 20 minutes. Leave the ice off for 20 minutes before applying again. You also need to protect the injured muscle by resting it. Wrapping and elastic bandage over the area will also help to reduce the swelling. Elevating the injured muscle above the level of the heart will also help to reduce the swelling.

1. What is the first step to follow when you are treating a pulled muscle?






2. What should you do to protect the pulled muscle from further injury?







3. Besides icing, what can be done to reduce the swelling of the pulled muscle?










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