A. Content Objective: The immune system consists of a series of steps, and a number of cells, that produce specific antibodies that help fight a specific disease.
B. Language Objective: Describe how the immune system results in adaptive immunity and how antibodies are made.
C. Book Reference: 286-288, 452-455 (skip the blood type info)
D. Syllabus Details:
i. Every organisms has unique molecules on the surface of its cells
ii. Ingestion of pathogens by phagocytic white blood cells gives non-specific immunity to diseases.
iii. Production of antibodies by lymphocytes in response to particular pathogens gives specific immunity.
iv. B lymphocytes are activated by T lymphocytes in mammals
v. Activated B lymphocytes multiply to form clones of plasma cells and memory cells
vi. B lymphocytes secrete antibodies
vii. Antibodies aid the destruction of pathogens
viii. Production of antibodies by lymphocytes in response to particular pathogens gives specific immunity to diseases
ix. Immunity depends upon the persistence of memory cells
Activity 1 - Keywords
Expectations: Create a set of keywords with definitions.
Keywords: antibodies, antigens, pathogens, immunity, memory B-cells, memory T-cells, T-cells, lymphocytes, phagocytic white blood cells, plasma B-cells, vaccines.
Videos:
Alex Lee - Immunity 1 (i, iv, vi, viii)
Alex Lee - Immunity 2 (ii, iii, vii, ix)
Readings
OxfordBook - pg. 305, (i-v), 465-470 (vi-ix) - Skip blood type info
Activity 3 - Show your learning.
Instructions: Please complete one of the following activities and submit it on Google classroom.
A. Strengthen Your Skills
Blood Clotting and Passive Immunity Notes - Mr. C
B. Expand Your Knowledge