Respiratory System Breathing - Science - Year 7-8

The “Respiratory System: Breathing” worksheet for Year 7-8 Foundation Science explains the mechanics of breathing. It begins with a fill-in-the-blank paragraph where students describe the breathing mechanism, including inhalation, exhalation, and the role of the lungs, diaphragm, and ribcage. Next, students complete a table by cutting out and sorting statements that describe the mechanisms of inhalation and exhalation. The worksheet concludes with a true or false activity, where students assess statements about the respiratory system’s anatomy and function.

Classroom Usage:
Introduction:

Begin with an overview of the respiratory system, focusing on the breathing process.
Guided Reading:

Read the fill-in-the-blank paragraph together, discussing key terms and their roles in breathing.
Mechanism Sorting Activity:

Have students cut out and place the statements describing inhalation and exhalation in the correct columns of the table. Use visual aids to illustrate these processes.
True or False Activity:

Students evaluate statements about the respiratory system, marking them as true or false. Discuss each statement to clarify any misconceptions.
Review and Discussion:

Review the worksheet as a class, reinforcing understanding of the mechanics of breathing.
Interactive Demonstration:

Use a model or a video to demonstrate inhalation and exhalation, helping students visualize the breathing process.