Overview
The purpose of the discussion post is to provide an opportunity for you to research scientific topics, learn to communicate complex topics to others, and connect what you are learning in class to events in real life. We have been studying the respiratory system and how it functions. In this post, you will watch two videos related to respiratory system function and report what you learn about the system's functions.
This topic supports the Module Outcome: MO5.1 Name the functions of the structures of the human respiratory system (CO6)
Skills
Compose summary statements regarding the videos you watch and in replying to your classmate's topics
Paraphrase information: Your post should be in your own words as you must paraphrase information from the videos.
Knowledge
Learning about your chosen topic
Expanding your knowledge by reading and posting to your classmate's topics
Task
Post
In this unit, we have been learning about the respiratory system and its function with the exchange of gases and pH balance in the blood.
For this discussion, you should watch the following two videos related to respiratory system function. Take notes as you view the videos as the information will be needed for your post.
Videos to view
Respiratory System from Amoeba Sisters
How Lungs Work from the American Lung Association
After viewing the two videos, post in the Discussion area. You will do this by using the "Start a New Thread" button.
3-2-1 Analysis: Your post should be three paragraphs in length with each paragraph addressing one of the three prompts listed below.
Paragraph one: You should identify three things you learned about the respiratory system and its functions and why it is of value to you.
Paragraph two: You should identify two things that surprised you and explain why.
Paragraph three: You should identify one question you still have about the respiratory system.
Your post should be formatted as follows:
I learned that......and it is of value to me because.....
I learned that......and it is of value to me because.....
I learned that......and it is of value to me because.....
I was surprised that....because...
I was surprised that...because...
One question I have is....
Reply
Read your classmate's post and reply.
Use the "Reply to Thread" button when you have chosen the discussion post you wish to comment on.
In your response to a classmate's post, you should directly address the information in their post and provide positive feedback about their post. See Criteria below.
Criteria for Success
You will report to the class in your discussion post about the respiratory system and its function by addressing the three prompts listed below. The discussion post is worth 20 points and is part of your Discussion grade in the course. The response to the prompts and fulfilling the expected writing requirements for the prompts is 15 points, while your response to a classmate's post and meeting expected writing requirements is worth 5 points.
Important Note: You are expected to paraphrase information you gathered during the research component of this activity and submit the work in your own words. If it is determined that information in the post was submitted by copy and paste from resources or the product of someone other than yourself, then paperwork related to academic dishonesty will be submitted to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and a grade of zero (0) for the assignment or F for the course will be given.
In your post, you should address three items, each item should be covered in a separate paragraph and each paragraph should have at a minimum three sentences. Expectation: three paragraphs, each with a minimum of three sentences.
Three prompts (5 points each prompt)
3-2-1 Analysis: Your post should be three paragraphs in length with each paragraph addressing one of the three prompts listed below.
Paragraph one: You should identify three things you learned about the respiratory system and its functions and why it is of value to you.
Paragraph two: You should identify two things that surprised you and explain why.
Paragraph three: You should identify one question you still have about the respiratory system.
Your post should be formatted as follows:
I learned that......and it is of value to me because.....
I learned that......and it is of value to me because.....
I learned that......and it is of value to me because.....
I was surprised that....because...
I was surprised that...because...
One question I have is....
In your response to a classmate's post, you should directly address the information in their post and provide positive feedback about their post. Your response should be a minimum of two complete sentences based on expectations listed below.
Response requirements (5 points)
In at least two sentences you should provide positive feedback about their post. Examples of how this can be accomplished: This can be in the form of expressing your interest in what they found surprising, connecting it to what you learned from the videos, and/or connecting the information to any previous knowledge you had about it. You may also ask them a question about the information that you may have after learning about the system, its functions, and some diseases.
Credit for the response will not be given for simply stating "This is an interesting disease", "I agree", "Nice post", "No, I don' t agree" or similar statements.