7th Grade Science Guide

7.3: Structures & Function of Life 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 4

organ, etc.) as the categories.

Activity: Levels of Organization Research & Booklet

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

●​ Students learn about each of the levels and record their research in a booklet. ●​ Using the OER textbook and internet sources, students research information about the levels of organization. ●​ As students research each level of organization, they see that each level builds on the previous level. They must determine functions, which allows them to reason the importance of each of the levels, such as the importance of muscle cells forming muscle tissue, and muscle tissue working with other tissues to form an organ.

●​ Levels of Organization Booklet Requirements

Activity: Levels of Organization lab

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●​ Students view several types of prepared slides - cells, tissues, organs and determine what system they belong to.

●​ Worksheet

●​ I can identify different levels of organization.

Activity: Structures Meet Needs

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