Living things share certain characteristics and have structures to perform functions.
Learning Outcomes:
Describe the characteristics of living things
Analyze the general structure and function of living things Living things share certain characteristics and have structures to perform functions.
Explain how living things have different structures for similar functions
Show how the body is organized into systems
Cells play a vital role in living things.
Learning Outcomes:
Use a microscope and prepare your own slides
Explain the role of cells as a basic unit of life
Identify plant and animal cells
Identify the differences between one-celled and multicelled organisms
Explain osmosis and diffusion
Recognize the roles of cells, tissues, and organs
Healthy human function depends on a variety of interacting and reacting systems.
Learning Outcomes:
Describe how various body systems work
Recognize the roles of organs and tissues in body systems
Describe how various cells help the body to function
Show how the body responds to changing conditions
Scientific investigation leads to new knowledge about body systems and new medical applications.
Learning Outcomes:
Describe examples of research into how the body does or doesn’t work
Understand how research has led to improvements in health and nutrition
Describe factors that affect different body systems