Course Title: Biology Unit: Form/function – Body systems Glenbard District 87 Unit Title: Stage 1 – Desired Results Established Goal(s): What relevant goals (e.g. Content standards, course or program objectives, learning outcomes, etc.) will this address? 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences. A. Students who meet the standard know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt, and change.
4b. Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration,
cellular transport, biosynthesis, and reproduction.
12B Students who meet the standard know and apply concepts that describe how living things interact with each other and with their
environment
Understanding(s): Students will understand that… -­‐ systems play a vital role maintaining homeostasis -­‐the circulatory and respiratory systems work together -­‐the digestive and excretory systems are closely linked – one leading into the other. -­‐the kidneys are the functioning units of the excretory system where filtering takes place. -­‐absorption of nutrients takes place through the membranes of the small intestine. Knowledge: Students will know… -­‐ how each body system relates to homeostasis -­‐the functions of the human circulatory, respiratory, excretory, digestive, and nervous systems -­‐the basic anatomy of the circulatory and respiratory systems Essential Question(s): What provocative questions will foster inquiry, understanding, and transfer of learning? 1.
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How is the human body organized? What are the functions of the nervous system How do the circulatory and respiratory systems interact? What role do the circulatory and respiratory systems play in homeostasis? 5. What organs are involved in digestion and excretion? 6. How are nutrients absorbed? 7. How does structure relate to function? Skills: Students will be able to … -­‐indentify major organs and structures in each system -­‐explain the role of each system in homeostasis -­‐food is a nutrient source -­‐the kidneys are a key unit to maintaining homeostasis as they regulate water levels and blood content