Disorders

4. There are a number of disorders of the immune response but immunity can also be assisted. **
 * __BIG IDEA__

This big idea covers the following broad areas:
 * disorders of the immune response: autoimmunity; hypersensitivity, allergens and allergic responses;
 * acquired immunity: natural, artificial including vaccines and antibody serums




 * INTRODUCTION**

See powerpoint slides on the Immune Response (Self and Non-self) page as these have this area covered in their last sections.


 * LEARNING ACTIVITIES**


 * 1. You Tube clip, 1-2 minutes**

//How Antihistamines Work For Allergies// - []


 * 2, Research and Oral Task**

Students to research a disorder of the immune response (from a given list, or by negotiation with the teacher). Students should describe the condition and highlight the related mechanisms of the immune response and the cellular involvement. Present their findings to the class (poster, powerpoint slides).


 * 3. Work Sheet - Immunisation**

This is from the Biozone Year 12 Biology Student Resource Activity Manual (refer to Resources), pages 138 and 139.

Another example from Biozone:


 * 4. You Tube clip, 1 minute**

//Transplant Patient Lives a Medical Miracle// -  []


 * SUMMARY**




 * Key Knowledge (Table of Contents)**