7th Grade Science Guide

7.3: Structures & Function of Life 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 4

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

●​ Students will be doing the structure meets needs activity. In this activity students will start to see how each of the organ systems work together to carry out life functions. They will use the textbook and the internet to research which systems help to carry out the different functions. They will then be making a web to show how the systems

●​ Structure Meets Needs

are connected to each other to carry out life functions.

Activity: Micro:bits Calming LEDs

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Overview

Materials

●​ I can explain how systems in the body regulate each other similar to the feedback system in the Micro:bit

●​ I can demonstrate

●​ Chromebook ●​ Micro:bit ●​ Calming LEDs Lesson

feedback systems and regulation similar to body systems maintaining balance.

Activity: Gizmo - Circulatory System

Objective

Overview

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●​ The Circulatory System Gizmo allows students to trace the flow 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

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