No Prep Sub Plans: Human Body Systems – Excretory System STEM Design Series

No Prep Sub Plans: Human Body Systems – Excretory System
Research + Project | Create a Labeled Infographic | Grades 5–8
Make teaching the excretory system simple, engaging, and meaningful with this print-and-go STEM lesson! Students explore how the body removes waste and maintains balance while creating a labeled infographic that clearly explains how the system works.
Students will trace how waste moves through the body and learn how key organs work together to keep the body clean and healthy.

What’s Included
- ✅ Teacher Directions (clear, structured, and easy to follow)
- ✅ Student Infographic Template (Color + Black & White versions)
- ✅ Mini Research Questions to guide student inquiry
- ✅ Curated website resources list (safe, student-friendly, no login required)
- ✅ Built-in checklists and structured sections for student success

What Students Will Do
- Research the structure and function of the excretory system
- Identify the main organs: kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra
- Understand how the kidneys filter blood and produce urine
- Trace the path of waste out of the body
- Explore how other organs (lungs, skin, liver, large intestine) help remove waste
- Learn the importance of hydration and kidney health
- Design a clear, labeled infographic
- Add a fun fact or surprising statistic
- Present and explain their learning

Skills & Learning Focus
- Scientific understanding of human body systems
- Research and information gathering
- Visual communication through infographic design
- Collaboration and presentation skills
- Understanding health, balance, and body systems working together

Perfect For
- Sub plans (No Prep, Print & Go!)
- STEM or science units on human body systems
- Health and wellness lessons
- Early finishers or enrichment
- Small group or whole-class activities
- Project-based learning (PBL)

Why Teachers Love It
- Clean, structured layout = easy for students to follow
- Includes guided research questions + ready-to-use websites
- Promotes deep understanding through creation
- Minimal prep, maximum engagement
- Consistent format across the Human Body Systems series

Series Note
This lesson is part of the STEM Design Series: Human Body Systems, where students explore each system through research + creative infographic design.