Mississippi Science HAP.14.4

ScienceGrades 9–12Human Anatomy and Physiology

The Standard

HAP.14: Students will investigate the structures and functions of the urinary system, including the cause and effect of diseases and disorders.

Enrichment: Conduct a urinalysis to compare the composition of urine from various “patients.”

2026 Mississippi College- and Career-Readiness Standards for Science · Urinary System

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students test simulated urine samples with reagent strips and compare pH, glucose, and protein readings. They record differences between samples without diagnosing a patient.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student follows the strip instructions and reads each pad at the right time. They identify which samples test positive for glucose or protein and explain why a positive result needs follow-up.
Common Misconceptions: Students may think all urine has the same composition. They may treat one positive glucose or protein result as proof of a specific disease.
How to Assess It: Exit ticket: Sample A has pH 6 with no glucose or protein, while Sample B has pH 6 with glucose present and no protein. Name the difference and explain why it does not confirm a diagnosis.

Lesson moves

Test three teacher-prepared simulated urine samples with reagent strips, then record pH, glucose, and protein readings in a table.
Ask students to write what a positive glucose result shows and what it cannot tell them about a patient.
Give pairs three test-strip result cards and three sample tables to match using a dipstick color chart.
Show a home urinalysis strip instruction sheet and ask why reading a strip late could mislead someone using it.

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