Body Systems: Support and Movement

Brewer Middle School - Greenwood, South Carolina

7^th Grade Science - Mr. Hodge 

Expected Unit Outcome:

The student will demonstrate an understanding of the functions and interconnections of the major human body systems, including the breakdown in structure or function that disease causes. (SC Science Academic Standard 7-3) 

Expected Student Proficiencies (from SC Science Academic Standards):

1. Summarize the levels of structural organization within the human body (including cells, tissues, organs, and systems).
2. Recall the major organs of the human body and their function within their particular body system.
3. Summarize the relationships of the major body systems (including the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems).
4. Explain the effects of disease on the major organs and body systems (including infectious diseases such as colds and flu, AIDS, and athlete’s foot and noninfectious diseases such as diabetes, Parkinson’s, and skin cancer).

 

Layered Curriculum® Notes:

1. I expect students to be working on this unit at all times while in the classroom.  Not working will result in a lower grade.  Other misbehavior will be handled with the goal of returning the student to his work as soon as possible.
2. Any question and answer work from the textbook or PACT Coach Book should be written out in full.  No credit will be given for partial work.
3. Use the checklist to keep track of your work.  Cornell Notes (CN) should be given to Mr. Hodge as soon as you complete the three sections.
4. MAKE UP WORK:  All work is printed and put into folders in the red folder organizer at the rear of the room.  If you are absent, you may pick up any worksheets you need from the organizer. 
5. DO NOT FALL BEHIND!  It becomes very hard to catch up.  See Mr. Hodge if you need assistance.

 

           Grading Scale

A 390 – 362 points

B 361 – 310 points

C 309 – 285 points

D 284 – 255 points

F under 255 points 

We have read and understand the requirements for this unit.

We agree to work toward a grade of _________ points. 

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Parent Signature                         Date     Student Signature                                 Date

 

General Instructions:

1. Items that are “hearted” (Y) are required.
2. All reading activities (from textbook and PACT Coach) will require an oral defense.  You will be awarded your points only after you answer questions from Mr. Hodge about what you have learned.  You may work with partners, but you must be able to answer the teacher’s questions without any help.
3. You must complete one layer before moving to another.  No more than 3 assignments may be signed off by Mr. Hodge on any one day, in any layer.  Each assignment has a point value based on the amount of time and effort necessary to complete that task.  You must earn the required number of points in one layer before moving to the next.
4. Students are expected to work on every layer.
5. At the end of the unit, assemble all your work in a folder, and be prepared for your oral defense of learning.  Mr. Hodge will interview you on your learning, and you will need to be prepared to give a brief report of what you have learned.
6. There will be a review and test at the end of the unit.

 

C Layer – Know and Comprehend (165 points) 

   100 points are needed to move to B Layer.  This layer must be completed before beginning the B Layer. 

1. Y Read and take CN from Science, McDougal-Littell, pp. 169-172. (10 pts.)
2. YDo 6.1 Review, #1-6 from Science, McDougal-Littell, p. 172.  You will not have to copy the questions if you can reword them in your answer. (10 pts.)
3. Do the activity, Think Science, from Science, McDougal-Littell, p. 173.  Complete the “Make Inferences” section (both “On Your Own” and “As a Group”). Answer the Challenge Question.  (15 pts.)
4. Go to http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us/curr/science/sciber00/7th/cells/sciber/levelorg.htm   Make a chart summarizing the information found on the page. (10 pts.)
5. Go to http://peer.tamu.edu/curriculum_modules/Cell_Biology/Module_1/index.htm   Fill in the worksheet for the activity as you go.  (20 pts.)
6. Go to http://peer.tamu.edu/curriculum_modules/Cell_Biology/module_1/activity.htm   Complete the journal activity sheet after you have read the material on the webpage. (20 pts.)
7. Complete the vocabulary words for any of the chapters in the textbook (6.1, p. 169; 6.2, p. 174; 6.3, p. 182) in a language other than your own. (20 pts.)
8. Y Read and take CN from Science, McDougal-Littell, pp. 174-180. (10 pts.)
9. YDo 6.2 Review, #1-6 from Science, McDougal-Littell, p. 180.  You will not have to copy the questions if you can reword them in your answer. (10 pts.)
10. Go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/interactives/3djigsaw_02/index.shtml?skeleton When you have finished the game, hit <CTRL>-P and print the page.  Put a heading on it and turn it in. (15 pts.)
11. Do the activity, Investigate Moveable Joints, from Science, McDougal-Littell, p. 179.  Be sure to do each part carefully and make notes on a sheet to be turned in. (10 pts.)
12. YRead and take CN from Science, McDougal-Littell, pp. 182-187. (10 pts.)
13. YDo 6.3 Review, #1-6 from Science, McDougal-Littell, p. 187.  You will not have to copy the questions if you can reword them in your answer. (10 pts.)
14. Go to http://www.bbc.co.uk/science/humanbody/body/interactives/3djigsaw_02/index.shtml?muscles When you have finished the game, hit <CTRL>-P and print the page.  Put a heading on it and turn it in. (15 pts.)
15. Do the activity Explore Muscles, from Science, McDougal-Littell, p. 182.  Record your observations on a sheet of paper and turn it in when you are finished. (10 pts.)

 
 

C Layer Completed on     Points:  Teacher’s Signature     

                                                  Date 
 
 
 

B Layer – Apply and Analyze (135 points)

      85 points needed to move to A Layer.  This layer must be completed before beginning the A Layer. 

1. Take the “Of Course, I Know the Skeletal System” quiz.  Score at least 6 of 7.  (10 pts.)
2. Do the “Human Body is Complex: Challenge and Extension.” All answers should be in complete sentences.  (15 pts.)
3. Go to http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/biology/humananatomy/skeletal/skeletalsystem.html  On a sheet of paper, copy and answer these questions: 

1) What are 3 purposes of the skeletal system?

2) What is the tough, smooth, shiny substance called that is at the end of each bone?

3) What keeps our bones from scratching and bumping against each other when we move?

4) What are the long stretchy bands that hold our bones together? (15 pts.)

4. Research famous scientists who worked with bones.  Write a 2-page research paper (500 words) on one of the scientists. (15 pts.)
5. Go to http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/biology/humananatomy/skeletal/leg/leg.html   Copy and answer these questions: 

1) How many bones do you have in your foot?

2) Where are your tarsal bones? (They're in two different places).

3) Where are your metatarsal and phalange bones?

4) How does the arch in your foot help you?

5) What is the longest bone in your body?  (15 pts.)

6. Write three jokes about the skeleton. (10 pts.)
7. Go to http://yucky.discovery.com/flash/body/yuckystuff/anklesprain/js.index.html  Copy and answer these questions: 

      1) What is a sprain? 

      2) What is a torn ligament? 

      3) Is my ankle sprain ever going to heal? 

      4)  What should you do when your ankle hurts? (10 pts.)

8. Complete the “Levels of Organization: Mars Cell” activity. (15 pts.)
9. Take the “Of Course, I Know the Muscular System” quiz.  Score at least 5 of 6.  (10 pts.)
10. Go to http://eicsd.k12.ny.us/schools/EMS/sjf/spring2006/Kelly-Rickard/vsgskelmusc.htm   Once you have finished the quiz, hit <CTRL>-P and print the page.  Put your heading on it and turn it in. (10 pts.)

 
 

B Layer Completed on    Points:   Teacher’s Signature     

                                                         Date 
 

A Layer – Create and Evaluate (90 points)

      60 points are necessary to complete the A Layer. 

1. Write a two-page report on muscle cramps, giving the symptoms, causes, and treatments. See the SC Writing Rubric for grading requirements.  (30 pts.)
2. Create a human skeleton from straws and tape.  The skeleton must have at least 30 “bones” and be able to stand on its own.  It should be at least 18” high.  Identify the major “bones” of the body. (30 pts.)
3. Do the activity “Investigate Systems” with your group.  Each person should turn in a separate datasheet.  Follow the directions carefully. (30 pts.)

 
 

A Layer Completed on    Points:   Teacher’s Signature     

                                                    Date