Unit #: ____5____ Subject(s): ____Science__________________ Grade(s): ___5____ Designer(s): Sarah Jones, Amanda Dyer, Kimberly Kopp
STAGE 1 – DESIRED RESULTS
Unit Title: _____ Living Organisms ______________________________________________
Understandings: Students will understand that…
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How structures and systems in organisms may be independent as well as interdependent.
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Different cells can work together as a system in an organism to coordinate activities that meet its needs.
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Systems are composed of interdependent parts.
Students will know:
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Living things are composed of cells.
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The structures in living things function to meet the needs of living things.
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Some organisms' cells vary greatly in appearance and perform very different roles in the organism.
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Parts of the human body interact for growth and survival.
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Humans have distinct body systems.
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Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell and perform all life processes within a single cell.
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Multicellular organisms are organisms that consist of more than one cell and have differentiated cells that perform specialized functions in the organism.
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Many organisms –including humans – are multicellular.
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In complex multicellular organisms, only the surface cells that are in contact with the external environment are able to exchange substances with it.
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Cells within the organism are too far away from the environment for direct exchange. This is the reason multicellular organisms have developed transport systems.
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There are many systems in the human body.
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Each system performs a special life process function and that the systems work together to maintain health and fitness.
Key Vocabulary Terms: unicellular, multicellular, transport, circulatory/cardiovascular system, heart, blood vessels, respiratory system, trachea, lungs, skeletal system, bones, muscular system, muscles, digestive system, mouth, esophagus, stomach, intestines, nervous system, cell, tissue, organ, organ systems
Essential Questions:
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How is structure and function related in living things?
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How are the systems of the human body interconnected for survival?
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How are parts of human body systems independent and interdependent?
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In what ways are organisms able to maintain life?
Students will be able to:
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Identify, list, and describe single celled organisms.
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Identify, list, and describe multi cellular organisms.
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Explain how single celled organisms are able to survive.
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Compare and contrast single and multicellular organisms.
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Compare and contrast the major systems within the human body and their functions necessary for life.
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Analyze the major systems within the human body.
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Unit #: ____5____ Subject(s): ____Science__________________ Grade(s): ___5____ Designer(s): Sarah Jones, Amanda Dyer, Kimberly Kopp
5.L.1
5.L.1.1
5.L.1.2
5.TT.1
5.SI.1
5.RP.1
STAGE 1– Standards
Understand how structures and systems of organisms (to include the human body) perform functions necessary for life.
Explain why some organisms are capable of surviving as a single cell while others require many cells that are specialized to survive.
Compare the major systems of the human body (digestive, respiratory, circulatory, muscular, skeletal, and cardiovascular) in terms of their functions necessary for life.
Use technology tools and skills to reinforce and extend classroom concepts and activities.
Apply criteria to determine appropriate information resources for specific topics and purposes.
Apply a research process as part of collaborative research.
Performance Tasks:
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Task 1 : Cell Experiments
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Task 3 : Grow Your Own Bacteria
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Task 4 : Cells in the Pond Problem-Based Learning Activity
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Body Basics Experiments http://galaxy.net/~k12/body/
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Parts of Blood http://www.education.com/activity/article/Components_Blood/
STAGE 2 – ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE
Other Evidence:
Formative
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Task 2 : What is a Cell?
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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science - Volume 1 Is it Made of Cells? pg. 131
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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science - Volume 1 Human Body Basics pg. 139
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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science - Volume 1 Functions of Living Things pg.147
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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science - Volume 2 Whale and Shrew pg. 137
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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science - Volume 3 Cells and Size pg. 117
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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science - Volume 3 Sam’s Puppy pg. 125
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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science - Volume 3 Respiration pg. 131
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Uncovering Student Ideas in Science - Volume 4 Digestive System pg. 131
Summative
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Task 6 : Circulatory/Digestive System Quiz
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Task 7 : Respiratory/Nervous System Quiz
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Task 8 : Skeletal/Muscular System Quiz
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Task 9 : Cells: Structures and Processes Assessment
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Task 10 : End of Unit Assessment o End of Unit Assessment Key
Key Criteria:
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Unit #: ____5____ Subject(s): ____Science__________________ Grade(s): ___5____ Designer(s): Sarah Jones, Amanda Dyer, Kimberly Kopp
STAGE 3 – LEARNING PLAN
District Resources:
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Human Body FOSS kit
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Live Binder - CCS 5 th Grade Scienceology
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Discovery Education
1.
Body Systems http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/?assetGuid=face688e-e1f3-
4156-9865-55837ef38042&layout=standalone
2.
Human Body for Students: Digestive System http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/?assetGuid=6dca343e-10cb-
409e-bb3f-08f0341908cc&layout=standalone
3.
Real World Science: Respiratory and Circulatory Systems http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/?assetGuid=099bd2e1-53fc-
4b09-86a0-f0802cacfac5&layout=standalone
4.
Real World Science: Skeletal and Muscular Systems http://app.discoveryeducation.com/player/?assetGuid=335612c2-bd17-
4779-bab3-74c26de70569&layout=standalone
Supplemental Resources:
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Task 5 : Cells and Organs SMART board
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Live Binder – NC Common Core and Essential Standards http://www.livebinders.com/play/play_or_edit?id=217643
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Mr. Parr Songs – (YouTube) “Cells Song”, “Respiratory System Song”, “The
Heart Song”, “Cells From Other Cells Song”, “Nervous System Song”,
“Mutations Song”, “Organ System Song”, “Parts of the Skeleton Song”,
“Circulatory System Song”, “Muscles Make You Stronger Song”
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NCDPI 5 th Science Resources – Living Organisms http://scnces.ncdpi.wikispaces.net/K-5+Science+Resources
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Cell Structures -- videos http://www.neok12.com/Cell-Structures.htm
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The Human Body Systems http://home.gwu.edu/~olacey/Index.htm
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Human Body Lapbook http://www.squidoo.com/humanbodylapbook
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Study Jams – The Human Body http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm
 “How the Body System Works” www.kidshealth.org
Discovery Education Resources
Standard 5.L.1
Video:
Cells Working Together
Systems
Multicelled Organisms
Sponges: The Simplest Multicellular Animals
Types of Cells: Human Cell
Cells (BGL)
The Cell (AGL)
Standard 5.L.1.1
Video:
Cells with No Nucleus
Bacteria
Protists
A Call To the Producer: Types of Microbes
Kingdom Animalia: The Characteristics of Animals
Parts of a Cell (BGL)
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A Cell’s Internal Immune System(AGL)
Standard 5.L.1.2
Video:
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
The Cardiovascular/Circulatory System
Skeletal System
Muscular System
The Nervous System
The Language of Science: Life Science K-2: The Human Body (BGL)
Introduction to Human Biology: The Human Body Systems (AGL)
Standard 5.TT.1
Video:
A Year In Tech
Technology at Work: Part 01
Technology At Work: Part 02
TEAMS: Geometry in My World: Properties of Polyhedrons: Technology in the
Classroom and Journal Writing
Enhancing Education Through Technology
Creating a Career with the Media Arts in Mind 4: The Benefits of Technology
Standard 5.SI.1
Video:
Visual Resources
Discovering Language Arts: Primary: Reading: A Closer Look at Previewing
Resources
Utilizing Your Resources
Standard 5.RP.1
Video:
Internet Research Techniques
Discovering Language Arts: Primary: Research: Have Information, Will Research
Real World Science: The Scientific Method: The Research Method
When I Grow Up: I Want to Be a Librarian
Modern Library and Research Skills: Internet and Electronic Research Skills:
Where Do I Begin Research?
Modern Library and Research Skills: Internet and Electronic Research Skills:
Using the Internet for Research
Virtual Lab:
Presenting Research
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Unit #: ____5____ Subject(s): ____Science__________________ Grade(s): ___5____ Designer(s): Sarah Jones, Amanda Dyer, Kimberly Kopp
Differentiated Resources (AIG, ESL, EC, Technology, etc.):
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