Download Wk 9 Science Monday 10/19/15 TEKS: 7.12 The student knows that

Wk 9 Science
Monday 10/19/15
TEKS: 7.12 The student knows that living systems at all levels of organization demonstrate the
complementary nature of structure and function. 7.1A, 7.2B,C, 7.3C, 7.4A, 7.9AB, 7,11A,B
Objective: Describe the general functions carried out by the digestive system and the specific
functions of the mouth, esophagus, and stomach. Describe how structure relates to function in
digestive system organs.
Language Objective: Explain and write the process of vomiting to the internal stimulus of
irritation of the digestive system.
Warm up: In your composition notebook, put the date and the following question and answer
choices. Circle the correct answer.
The main function of the nervous system is to:
A. Convert food into simpler substances for the body to absorb as nutrients.
B. Synthesize vitamin D for use throughout the body.
C. Pump oxygen and nutrients through the blood to every part of the body.
D. Coordinate all actions and reactions of the body using electrical signals.
Activities: Building a digestive system and digestion study sheets.
Tuesday 10/19/15 TEKS 7.4B, 7.6C, 7.9A,B, 7.11A
Objective: Describe the function of the cardiovascular system.
Language Objective: Describe the function of the heart and explain its functions.
Warm up: Write the date in your composition notebook. Write the following question and
answer choices. Circle the correct answer. A group of students ride a roller coaster at a park.
When they get off the roller coaster, their hearts are beating quickly. Which body system is
responsible for raising the heart rate when a person is scared or excited?
A. The endocrine system
B. The circulatory system
C. The muscular system
D. The respiratory system
Activities: Building the circulatory system and circulatory study sheets
Wednesday 10/20/15
Objective: List the functions of the skeleton.
Language Objective: Discuss ways that individuals can keep their bones strong and healthy.
Warm up: Write the date in your composition notebook, then write the following question along
with the answer choices. Circle the correct answer. Which of the statements below identifies an
internal adaptation that allows birds to fly?
A. Birds have hollow bones, which make them lighter and make flying easier.
B. Birds have different types of feathers, which help them fly.
C. Bird bones are heavy, which gives the birds more momentum while flying.
D. Birds have ankles and knees, which allow the wings to bend for flying.
Activities: Building the skeletal system
Thursday 10/21/15
Objective: Identify the functions of the respiratory system.
Language Objective: Describe how oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water move in the lungs.
Warm up: Write the date in your composition notebook. Then write the following question and
answer choices. Circle the one that is correct. A student conducted an experiment placing a
plant on a table in a darkened room that receives sunlight through one window. The plant is
growing sideways. What conclusion best describes why the plant is growing sideways?
A. The plant is in too small of a container.
B. The plant is responding to light from the window.
C. The plant has been given too much water.
D. The plant has stems that are curved.
Activities: Building the respiratory system and respiratory system study sheets
Friday 10/22/15
Objective: Identify the functions of the respiratory system.
Language Objective: Describe how oxygen, carbon dioxide, and water move in the lungs.
Warm up: Write the date in your composition notebook and write the levels of organization
from the smallest to the largest. Use a complete sentence. Example; The levels of organization
from smallest to largest are _______________, _____________, ___________,
________________, ___________________.
Activities: Respiratory system packet. Use with Science Explorer blue book classroom set.