Lesson Plan

90-minute Discussion on Integumentary System

Biliran Province State University
B.S Nursing

I. Objectives for student learning

At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to:
A. Enumerate the function of Integumentary System
B. Enumerate the layers of epidermis
C. Explain how melanin, blood, carotene, and collagen affect skin color.
D. Describe the structure of a hair.
E. Discuss the phases of hair growth.
F. Name the glands of the skin, and describe the secretions they produce.
G. Describe the parts of a nail.
H. Explain how nails grow.
I. Discuss the role of skin, hair, glands, and nails in protection.
J. List the various sensations detected by structures of the integumentary system.
K. Discuss the process of vitamin D production in the body.
L. Discuss the importance of the skin in temperature regulation.
M. Describe the role of the skin in excretion.
N. Familiarize with different skin diseases

II. Introduction to the subject matter- 10 minutes

Pose the following question:
-What is the body’s largest organ?
-When assessing the patient what is the first attribute that you notice?
-Can you immediate tell the patient’s health status based on her appearance?

III. Discussion- 60 minutes

A. Functions of the Integumentary System
B. Skin
C. Subcutaneous Tissue
D. Accessory Skin Structures
E. Physiology of the Integumentary System
F. Burns
G. Skin Diseases and Disorders

IV. Check for Understanding - 10 minutes

- Post quiz (10 items)

V. Summarize the lesson- 10 minutes

Source: Seeley’s Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 11 th ed