Unit: Anatomy (Week 21, 7 Weeks)
Big Idea
Interactions
Focus of Study
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The structure and function of the skeletal
and muscular systems
The structure and function of the digestive
system and excretory
The structure and function of the circulatory
system
The structure and function of the respiratory
and system
The ways that the body systems interact to
maintain homeostasis
Curriculum Goals & Objectives Addressed
Resources/Materials
NC Essential Standards: Science, NC: Grade 7 ,
Life Science
 Promethean board
Structures and Functions of Living Organisms 7.L.1  Textbook and textbook resources
Understand the processes, structures and functions  Power points
of living organisms that enable them to survive,
 Poster paper
reproduce and carry out the basic functions of life.
 Brain pop circulatory system, bones,
respiratory system, blood, urinary system,
 7.L.1.3 Summarize the hierarchical
muscles,
organization of multi-cellular organisms from
 McGraw Hill virtual biology lab
cells to tissues to organs to systems to
 biology corner.com
organisms.
 7.L.1.4 Summarize the general functions of
the major systems of the human body
(digestion, respiration, reproduction,
circulation, and excretion) and ways that
these systems interact with each other to
sustain life.
NC Professional Teaching Standards, All Levels,
Professional Teaching Standards
STANDARD I: TEACHERS DEMONSTRATE
LEADERSHIP
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Teachers lead in their classrooms.
Teachers demonstrate high ethical
standards.
STANDARD II: TEACHERS ESTABLISH A
RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT FOR
A DIVERSE POPULATION OF STUDENTS
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Teachers provide an environment in which
each child has a positive,
nurturing relationship with caring adults.
Teachers embrace diversity in the school
community and in the world.
Teachers treat students as individuals.
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Teachers adapt their teaching for the benefit
of students with
special needs.
Teachers work collaboratively with the
families and significant adults
in the lives of their students.
STANDARD III: TEACHERS KNOW THE
CONTENT THEY TEACH
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Teachers align their instruction with the
North Carolina Standard Course of Study.
Teachers know the content appropriate to
their teaching specialty.
Teachers recognize the interconnectedness
of content areas/disciplines.
STANDARD IV: TEACHERS FACILITATE
LEARNING FOR THEIR STUDENTS
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Teachers know the ways in which learning
takes place, and they know
the appropriate levels of intellectual,
physical, social, and emotional
development of their students.
Teachers plan instruction appropriate for
their students.
Teachers use a variety of instructional
methods.
Teachers integrate and utilize technology in
their instruction.
Teachers help students develop critical
thinking and problemsolving skills.
Teachers help students work in teams and
develop leadership qualities.
Teachers communicate effectively.
Teachers use a variety of methods to
assess what each student has learned.
STANDARD V: TEACHERS REFLECT ON THEIR
PRACTICE
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Teachers analyze student learning.
Teachers link professional growth to their
professional goals.
Teachers function effectively in a complex,
dynamic environment.
Enduring Understandings
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The different body systems work together to
meet the needs of humans
Essential Concepts and Process Skills
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Skills: Predicting, Observing, Analyzing,
Classifying, Inferring
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A good understanding of body systems can
help individuals make healthy decisions
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Content and conceptual vocabulary-cell,
homeostasis, tissue, epithelial tissue, organ,
organ system, stress,skeleton, joint,
ligament, cartilage, compact bone, spongy
bone, marrow, osteoporosis, involuntary
muscle, voluntary muscle, skeletal muscle,
tendon, epidermis, melanin, pore, cancer,
nutrient, digestion, absorption, enzyme,
esophagus, mucus, peristalsis, stomach,
intestine, liver, bile, gall bladder,
pancreas,cardiovascular, heart, atrium,
ventricle, valve, artery, capillary, vein, blood,
diffusion, blood pressure,respiration, lungs,
alveoli, diaphragm,
Essential Questions
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What are the body systems?
How is each organ's structure related to its function?
How do the body systems work together to perform life functions?
What is homeostasis, and how is it maintained?
How can outside factors affect the health of one or more body systems?
Integration Opportunities
P21: 21st Century Support Systems, P21: K-12,
21st Century Support Systems
21st Century Standards
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Additional Integration Opportunities
Math:Reading graphs
Reading-reading strategies
Emphasizes deep understanding rather
than shallow knowledge
Allows for multiple measures of mastery
Character Qualities
 Self-discipline
 Responsibility
 Cooperation
Differentiation/Intervention Focus Areas
Activities
Cooperative groups
Alternate activities based on learning preference