cells, tissue, organ, and organ systems
Essential Understandings
The structure and function of multicellular organisms (animals) is dependent on the interaction of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems.
Multicellular organisms need specialized structures and systems to perform basic life functions.
Essential Question
Explain how the structure and function of multicellular organisms (animals) is dependent on the interaction of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems.
Standards
7.2 Many organisms, including humans, have specialized organ systems that interact with each other to maintain dynamic internal balance.
7.2.a. All organisms are composed of one or more cells; each cell carries on life-sustaining functions.
7.2.b. Multicellular organisms need specialized structures and systems to perform basic life functions.
Connecticut Curriculum Standards and Assessment Expectations: Grades 6 - 8, Science, C INQ.1-10
Next Generation Science Standards, Science and Engineering Practices 1-8, April 2013
LS1.A Structure and function 6-8: All living things are made up of cells. In organisms, cells work together to form tissues and organs that are specialized for particular body functions.
Lesson Objective
Key Concepts
PowerPoint Presentations
Engage and Explore - Levels of Organization 6th grade
5 Levels of Organization 7th & 8th
System Interactions
Class Assignments: Chapter 1 The Human Body
Lesson 1 Body Organization, pages 4-9
Study guide for 7th and 8th grade
Study guide for grade 6A
Study guide for grade 6B
Links for Media Used in Class
Hearing Colors, Seeing Sounds: Synesthesia by SciShow
What color is Tuesday? Exploring synesthesia - Richard E. Cytowic
Homeostasis play list
Homeostasis
Homeostasis animation
Achieving Homeostasis - Kidney dialysis
Worksheets/Study Aids
See quizlets below
Artificial Anatomy - National Museum of American History
Interactives 6th grade - Human Body
Other Cool Stuff Related to These Lessons
Integumentary system
Types of Connective Tissue
Specialized Cells and Tissues
National Geographics - Human Body Systems
Surgery games
Science Spot - Health and Human Body
Khan Academy: Cellular and Molecular Biology
Health Interactives 7-12 - Human Health
Cells, Tissues, Organs and Nerves (NASA SciFiles Video)
Are we still evolving?
The Human Body
Three Sad Surprises from the Human Genome Project
The structure and function of multicellular organisms (animals) is dependent on the interaction of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems.
Multicellular organisms need specialized structures and systems to perform basic life functions.
Essential Question
Explain how the structure and function of multicellular organisms (animals) is dependent on the interaction of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems.
Standards
7.2 Many organisms, including humans, have specialized organ systems that interact with each other to maintain dynamic internal balance.
7.2.a. All organisms are composed of one or more cells; each cell carries on life-sustaining functions.
7.2.b. Multicellular organisms need specialized structures and systems to perform basic life functions.
Connecticut Curriculum Standards and Assessment Expectations: Grades 6 - 8, Science, C INQ.1-10
Next Generation Science Standards, Science and Engineering Practices 1-8, April 2013
LS1.A Structure and function 6-8: All living things are made up of cells. In organisms, cells work together to form tissues and organs that are specialized for particular body functions.
Lesson Objective
- Explain how the structure and function of multi-cellular organisms (animals) are dependent on the interaction of cells, tissues, organs and organ systems.
- Illustrate and describe in writing the structure and the function of the cell membrane, cytoplasm, mitochondria and nucleus in an animal cell.
Key Concepts
- Systems consist of parts that interact with and influence each other. Parts of a system work together to make the whole entity work. Similarly, each part of an animal body has a specific job to do, and all the different parts work together to support life.
- Although all cells have similar basic structures, in multi-cellular organisms cells have specialized shapes that enable them to perform specific roles (for example, muscle, nerve, and skin cells can be identified by their distinct shapes).
- Groups of similar cells are organized in tissues that have specific functions (for example, providing support, connecting parts, carrying messages, protecting internal and external surfaces).
- Different tissues work together to form an organ, and organs work together as organ systems to perform essential life functions.
- The cell is filled with a fluid called cytoplasm; cells contain discrete membrane-enclosed structures called organelles that perform specific functions that support the life of the organism. The structure of the organelle is related to its function.
- The nucleus contains the genetic materials (chromosomes), and it directs the cell activities, growth and division.
- The mitochondria contains enzymes that break down sugars and release chemical energy. One cell can contain hundreds of mitochondria.
- The entire cell is surrounded by the plasma membrane that controls the flow of materials into and out of the cell.
- The nucleus contains the genetic materials (chromosomes), and it directs the cell activities, growth and division.
PowerPoint Presentations
Engage and Explore - Levels of Organization 6th grade
5 Levels of Organization 7th & 8th
System Interactions
Class Assignments: Chapter 1 The Human Body
Lesson 1 Body Organization, pages 4-9
Study guide for 7th and 8th grade
Study guide for grade 6A
Study guide for grade 6B
Links for Media Used in Class
Hearing Colors, Seeing Sounds: Synesthesia by SciShow
What color is Tuesday? Exploring synesthesia - Richard E. Cytowic
Homeostasis play list
Homeostasis
Homeostasis animation
Achieving Homeostasis - Kidney dialysis
Worksheets/Study Aids
See quizlets below
Artificial Anatomy - National Museum of American History
Interactives 6th grade - Human Body
Other Cool Stuff Related to These Lessons
Integumentary system
Types of Connective Tissue
Specialized Cells and Tissues
National Geographics - Human Body Systems
Surgery games
Science Spot - Health and Human Body
Khan Academy: Cellular and Molecular Biology
Health Interactives 7-12 - Human Health
Cells, Tissues, Organs and Nerves (NASA SciFiles Video)
Are we still evolving?
The Human Body
Three Sad Surprises from the Human Genome Project