ENRICHMENT CARD Reading Comprehension

Introduction:

Why should we leam about cells? The answer is that studying cells helps us understand
how organisms, including humans function. After all, our bodies are made up of trilions
of cells.

By learning about cells, we come to understand how we can:

1. Protect cells to prevent infection and other harmful effects.

2. Observe cells to diagnose disease.

3. treat cells to heal illnesses.

4. stop harming cells through our choices and actions.

its all about

quarter 2: living things and their environment week:4​

Ayoung boy, age 2 years, pulled a pot of boiling water over his head, arms, and chest, resulting in a mixed burn to the anterior surface of his head and arms, chest, and feet. 1. discuss the factors that determine the classification of the types of burns and determine what type(s) this victim probably has. 2. discuss how the physicians in the emergency room will determine the percentage of the body that may be burned and what special considerations may be involved when evaluating a child. 3. discuss the additional effects associated with burns and the treatments involved, which include shock, pain, electrolyte and fluid imbalances, respiratory complications, infection, metabolic problems, and anemia. 4. discuss the actions to promote the healing of burns. specifically address the problems that may be associated with scarring and the effects of growth that this 2-year-old may experience.