English National Curriculum - Science

Kidney function

Mission Objectives

Describe the processes of filtering and selective re-absorption in the kidneys

Suggest how the composition of the urine will change in given situations

Describe the effect of ADH on the kidneys

Sign up to access this content
Rocket Words Quiz

Rocket Words Quiz

See if you know all the meanings of the rocket words

Assessment Quiz

Assessment Quiz

Test your knowledge of this lesson

Word Search Game

Word Search Game

Find all the rocket words in the grid

Lesson Resources

Lesson Plan

View and print the lesson plan

View

Downloads

Save files related to this lesson

Keywords

Words and meanings to learn

tubules

tiny tubes in the kidneys that help reabsorb useful substances such as water, glucose and ions back into the blood

nephron

the functional unit of the kidney that filters blood and forms urine

kidneys

organs that filter the blood, removing urea and helping control water and ion levels in the body

urine

liquid waste product produced by the kidneys that contains urea, excess water, and excess ions, and is excreted from the body through the urinary system

urea

waste substance made in the liver when excess amino acids from proteins are broken down

Required Resources

  • Model torso
  • Model kidney
  • Dissection of a kidney (scalpel, scissors, dissection board, gloves)

Warning: You are now leaving Developing Experts.

These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an endorsement or an approval from Developing Experts of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organisation or individual.

Developing Experts bears no responsibility for the accuracy, legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links. Contact the external site for answers to questions regarding its content.

You will be redirected to:

Expert film

Sign up to access this content

This lesson is only available to users with an active subscription.

Mission assignment film

Sign up to access this content

This lesson is only available to users with an active subscription.

Stay connected

Join our newsletter to stay up to date on features and releases

Address
Developing Experts Limited
Exchange Street Buildings
35-37 Exchange Street
Norwich
NR2 1DP
UK

Phone
01603 273515

Email
[email protected]

Developing Experts

LessonsAboutResearchReportingPlans & Pricing

Legal

GDPRPrivacy PolicyTerms and ConditionsCookie Policy

Contact Us

Get in touchRequest SubscriptionChildren's CodeAbout UsCareers

Copyright 2026 Developing Experts, All rights reserved.