Life Science Standard 2


Title:  Standards-Based Life Science/Biology (Activities for credit make-up:  NGSS HS-LS1 From Molecules to Organisms:  Structures and Processes)  

Author:  Matt Brinkman

Overview / Description:

These activities will satisfy the requirements for meeting life science standards for credit make-up.

Subject(s):   Life Science/Biology

Grade Level(s): High School 9-12

Learning goals/objectives:

After completing this activity, students should be able to:Model the levels of organization in multicellular organism.  Explain how the levels of organization interact to provide a specific function.

Type of Activity:

  • Individual

Teaching Strategies:

  • Discussion
  • Use of Technology
  • Creating a Product

Content Standards:   HS-LS1-2Develop and use a model to illustrate the hierarchical organization of interacting systems that provide specific functions within multicellular organisms.

Length of Time:   1 or 2 class periods

Materials:

  • Computer with internet access
  • Printer
  • Paper, pen or pencil
  • Various project supplies as needed

Directions (Step-by-Step):

To meet this standard, first you must be able to tell how multicellular organisms are made up of smaller and smaller parts (or vice versa they are built from parts that form increasingly complex parts).  Then, you must explain how those small parts work together to keep the organism working as a whole.

Essential Questions:

How are living things organized?

How does increased complexity at each level allow the organism new functions?

Why do components of organisms need to interact?

In organisms, what does it mean that “form follows function”?

  1. Look up the levels of organization and write the definition for each level http://utahscience.oremjr.alpine.k12.ut.us/sciber00/7th/cells/sciber/levelorg.htm
  • Cell:
  • Tissue:
  • Organ:
  • Organ System:
  • Organism:
  1. Complete the table below:
  1. Choose an organism.
  2. Break the organism down level by level using a specific example of a system, organ, etc.  (you can copy & paste pictures, too)  **This presentation might help**


ORGANISM:  ________________________

LEVEL EXAMPLE IN ORGANISM
Organism
Organ System
Organ
Tissue
Cell


  1. Choose a function of your organism from above (i.e. digestion, throwing a ball)
  1. Complete the table by answering this question for each level:  How do the structures at each level interact with the previous level to perform the function you chose?


FUNCTION:  _________________________________

Level of OrganizationInteraction
Cell
Tissue
Organ
Organ System
Organism

Wrap-Up:

Answer the essential questions at the beginning of the activity.

Assessment (Formative / Summative):

Check/discuss essential questions with teacher.

Extension Activity:

Create a poster from your information above that shows and explains each level of organization and interaction.

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