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Teaching Kidneys

Kidneys

The kidneys are important organs in maintaining homeostasis, the ability of the body to maintain a stable internal environment despite a changing environment. Kidneys perform a number of homeostatic functions.

CK-12 (Middle School)

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

What role do the kidneys play in maintaining the body's homeostasis?
STANDARDS:
RST.1 - Analysis & Evidence, RST.2 - Main Ideas

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

1,2,3
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