Denton ISD 7th Grade Science
Unit 1: Structure and Function of Organisms
Time Frame: 29 days
Grading Period: 1
Curriculum
Enduring Understandings (Big Ideas):
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System have specific functions.
 Living systems are composed of smaller parts that work
together to perform specific functions.
The way in which cells function is similar in all living organisms.
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Essential Questions:
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How does structure affect function?
How can a cell function as an organism?
TEKS: 12C, 12D, 12F
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12C – Recognize levels of organization in plants and animals,
including cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms
12D – Differentiate between structure and function in plant and
animal cell organelles, including cell membrane, cell wall,
nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondrion, chloroplast, and vacuole
(Supporting Standard)
12F– Recognize that according to cell theory all organisms are
composed of cells and cells carry on similar functions such as
extracting energy from food to sustain life (Supporting
Standard)
The student will know:
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The order of organization from cells to organisms.
All living things are made of cells.
Cells are the basic unit of life.
All cells come from pre-existing cells.
Cells have specialized structures that perform specific functions.
The student will be able to:
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Identify structures and functions in both plant and animal cell
organelles.
Student Understanding (student friendly TEKS):
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12C - I know that living things are organized from part to whole.
12D - I can explain the difference between the parts of animal and
plant cells.
12F - I know that organisms are composed of cells and carry on
similar functions to sustain life.
Targeted Process Skills: 3B, 3C, 3D, 4A
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3B - use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as
human body systems and plant and animal cells.
3C - identify advantages and limitations of models such as size,
scale, properties, and materials.
3D - relate the impact of research on scientific thought and
society, including the history of science and contributions of
scientists as related to the content.
4A -use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze
information…
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3B - I can use models to show characteristics of nature.
3C - I can explain how a model is different from the real thing and
identify whether it is a positive or negative difference.
3D - I can explain how scientists affect our world.
4A - I can use the right tools, the right way at the right time as
instructed.
Unit 1: Structure and Function of Organisms
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Denton ISD 7th Grade Science
Targeted College Readiness Standards:
Targeted ELPs:
VI.A.1; VI.A.3, VI.A.6, V.D.1; I.E.2
C1C, C1D, C1E; C2D, C2G, C2H, C2I; C3D, C3E, C3H; C4D, C4G, C4J; C5B, C5G;
Academic Vocabulary:
Language of Instruction:
Structure, function, organelle
cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondrion, chloroplast, vacuole, cell
wall, cell theory, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, extract, sustain
Instruction
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Assessment
Student self-assessment & reflection:
Acceptable evidence or artifacts:
Unit 1: Structure and Function of Organisms
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