7th Grade Science Guide

7.3: Structures & Function of Life 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 4

other to carry out life functions.

Activity: Gizmo - Circulatory System

Objective

Overview

Materials

● The Circulatory System Gizmo allows students to trace the fow of blood through the

● Gizmo

● I can explain all the components of the circulatory system and how they do their jobs.

heart and blood vessels. Students can take blood samples to analyze the composition of blood.

Activity: Gizmo - Digestive System

Objective

Overview

Materials

● Students can arrange the organs of the digestive system in any order and measure the results. While designing their ideal system, students will gain a deeper understanding of how digestion occurs.

● Gizmo

● I can explain the parts of the digestive system and how they work together. ● I can analyze data to make decisions.

Activity: Research & Gallery Walk

Objective

Overview

Materials

● I can explain how body systems have different levels of organization.

● Students will create a model of an organ

● Organ system research website ● Butcher paper ● Organ Systems Model & Notes graphic organizer

system, drawing the major components of the organ

system and learn about the functions of each of the organ systems. ● They can either work in

groups of 2-4 and create a model using butcher paper. They will include and label the major organs in the system, as well as write the functions of the organ system.