Lesson 4: Tissue Damage, Disease, and Health

What happens when tissues are damaged or diseased

Damage, disease, repair, regeneration, homeostasis

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Students analyze case studies involving tissue damage and disease
Students examine how disruption at the tissue level affects organ and system function
Students explain the role of homeostasis in tissue repair and recovery
Purpose is to apply tissue knowledge to health and dysfunction
DOK 2: Describe effects of tissue damage
DOK 3: Analyze impact on overall health

Impact of diet, lifestyle, and environment on tissue health
Health disparities and access to treatment
Environmental toxins and their effects

Tissue damage is always permanent
Symptoms should always be eliminated

Scaffolded case studies
Guided question sets
Visual cause-and-effect charts
Option for discussion or written analysis

• Case study analysis

• Short written explanation

• Exit ticket on tissue response