October 14, 2015
Dear 7th grade science parents/guardians,
This week we will be covering the Endocrine and Reproductive systems of the human body. Students
have been made aware that this unit is strictly regarding the biological process and not a discussion
about moral, ethical, or sex education. They have been directed to ask parents/guardians regarding any
questions of that nature. Please feel free to contact us for any questions at 915-937-6600 or for Ms.
Fernandez’s email dferna03@sisd.net or Ms. Ochoa’s email eochoa16@sisd.net.
The Texas Education Agency standard for this unit is as follows:
7.12B
Identify the main functions of the systems of the human organism, including the circulatory,
respiratory, skeletal, muscular, digestive, excretory, reproductive, integumentary, nervous,
and endocrine systems.
Identify
MAIN FUNCTIONS OF THE SYSTEMS OF THE HUMAN ORGANISM
Including, but not limited to:

Reproductive (produce offspring)
o
o

Male

Testicles

Penis

Sperm
Female

Ovaries

Uterus

Vagina

Egg
Endocrine (regulate the body)
o
Glands
o
Hormones