7th Grade Science Guide

7.3: Structures & Function of Life 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 4

assigned an organelle. They are given a worksheet which describes a situation, and the requirements of the story they must write that explains what effects the missing organelle has on the cell.

Formative Assessment: SEEd 7.3.2 Formative Assessment

Phenomena Assessment:

Objective

Overview

Materials

● Students perform 3

● Lesson Plan

● I can explain that all living things are made of cells,

different tasks relating to cells to show mastery of the standard.

and that cells have different functions.

Phenomena: Body Systems

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can use variables to

● Body systems complete the functions necessary for life - Students will measure their resting heart rate. They will then do jumping jacks and re-measure their heart rate. Point out to the students what other symptoms that they may be experiencing like

● VideoClip

represent two quantities in a real-world problem that change in relationship to one another.

sweating, feeling hotter, or tired. Have students

watch the clip from Incredible human

machine. The students will then work with their group to come up with an explanation of how different parts of their body worked together to