7th Grade Science Guide

7.3: Structures & Function of Life 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 4

●​ 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: Micro:bit Get Silly

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ I can explain how the nervous system uses inputs and outputs to

●​ Students explore sensory inputs and outputs that parallel nervous system responses.

●​ Chromebook ●​ Micro:bit ●​ Get Silly Lesson

regulate the human boyd.

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. ●​ For their model, students determine the best way to draw, color, and label the organs in the organ

system. They can use the OER textbook, as well as any classroom resources. If they can access the