7-2: Students will demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of cells, cellular reproduction, and heredity. (Life Science)
Key Concepts:
Cell Structure: cell wall, the cell membrane, the nucleus, chloroplasts, mitochondria, vacuoles Bacteria: spiral, coccus, bacillus Protists: euglena, paramecium, amoeba, cilia, flagella, pseudopods
Cellular Processes: respiration, photosynthesis, elimination, metabolism, mitosis, Genetics: genes, chromosomes, inherited traits, genotype, phenotype, dominant traits, recessive traits
Supporting Content Web Sites
“How Are Traits Inherited”
http://biology.wsc.ma.edu/hoagland/PowderMillI/heredtrait.htm
This describes cell division and heredity with explanations of genes, chromosomes, and alleles. It also includes an animation of mitosis and meiosis.
7-2.7
“Cells Alive”
www.cellsalive.com
This site contains interactive pictures of plant and animal cells, descriptions of cell parts, and information about bacterial cells.
7-2.1, 7-2.2, 7-2.3
“Protozoa and Protists”
http://www.uga.edu/protozoa/education/students/for_students_sop_web_ora.doc
This site describes food getting and locomotion of protists. It also includes pictures and links to other sites.
7-2.3
“Plant Physiology: Photosynthesis, Respiration, and Transpiration”
http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/garden/07710.html
This site describes photosynthesis and respiration and has a comparison table of both
7-2.4
“Photosynthesis: How Life Keeps Going”
http://www.ftexploring.com/photosyn/photosynth.html
This is an interesting site explaining the flow of energy in organisms. It has explanations and novel drawings.
7-2.4
“Working Out Punnett Square Examples”
http://www.athro.com/evo/gen/punexam.html
This site gives information about the “parents” and allows students to complete Punnett Squares online.
7-2.6
“Heredity, A Link to Your Past”
http://extension.usu.edu/AITC/teachers/elementary/heredity.html
This site contains lesson plans and resources for the student which include inherited and acquired traits.
7-2.7
“Genotype versus Phenotype”
http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evosite/evo101/IIIA1Genotypevsphenotype.shtml
This site explains the difference between phenotype and genotype and uses pictures to illustrate this.
7-2.5
“Microorganisms”
http://www.biology4kids.com/files/micro_main.html
This web site gives information about various protists and bacteria in a simple format.
7-2.3
“Basic Principles of Genetics”
http://anthro.palomar.edu/mendel/
This site provides information about Mendel, probability, Punnett Squares, (do not address exceptions) and has links, and a puzzle.
7-2.5, 7-2.6, 7-2.7
7-3 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the functions and
interconnections of the major human body systems, including the breakdown in
structure or function that disease causes. (Life Science)
Key Concepts:
Levels of Organization: cells, tissues, organs, and systems Types of body tissues: nerve, muscle, epithelial, connective Systems: circulatory, digestive, endocrine, excretory (urinary), immune, integumentary (skin), muscular, nervous, reproductive, respiratory, and skeletal Disease: Infectious diseases, pathogens, noninfectious disease
Supporting Web Sites
National Center for Infectious Diseases
www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD
This web site allows students to study various infectious diseases which attack the human body. It also allows students to research emerging infectious diseases.
7-3.4
Body Quest
http://library.thinkquest.org/5777/dig1.htm
This site permits students to explore the anatomy of the various organs and systems of the human body.
7-3.2
Human Anatomy on Line
http://www.innerbody.com/htm/body.html
At this site students can explore the various systems of the human body. It also contains animations of how the organs within a system work together to perform specific functions.
7-3.2 and 7-3.3
The Human Body
http://www.medtropolis.com/VBody.asp
Site which provides students with virtual diagrams of various organs and systems in the human body.
7-3.2
Basic Anatomy-Tissues and Organs
http://web.jjay.cuny.edu/~acarpi/NSC/14-anatomy.htm
General description of relationship between tissues and organs. Diagrams are provided for the students.
7-3.1
BUPA
www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/html/organ/
Excellent site which shows relationship between organs and systems of the human body. Good graphics are found at this site.
7-3.2
Infectious Diseases and Their Treatments
www.schoolscience.co.uk/content/4/biology/abpil/diseases.index.html
Presentation on diseases caused by bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoa.
7-3.2
DMOZ
http://dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/School_Time/Science
underscore after Kids, and, and School; go to Living Things, then Humans
This site provides links between various systems (circulatory, nervous, and skeletal) and infectious and non-infectious diseases.
7-3.3 and 7-3.4
National Library of Medicine
www.nlm.nih.gov
This site provides information about infectious and non-infectious disease ( systems, causes, treatments, etc.) Perhaps the most complete information available.
7-3.4
7-4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how organisms interact with and respond to the biotic and abiotic components of their environment.
(Earth Science, Life Science)
Key Concepts:
Soil properties: soil profile, composition, texture, particle size, permeability, pH
Groundwater: permeable, zone of saturation, water table Surface-water: tributaries, drainage basin, watershed, divide Earth resources: renewable, nonrenewable, depletion, conservation, global warming
Supporting Web Sites
Habitats
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0113187/tankshabitats.html
This website describes the features of various habitats.
7-4.1
Food Chains and Webs
http://www.vtaide.com/png/foodchains.htm
This interactive website describes the components of a food chain and allows students to create a food web.
7-4.2
Nature Notes-Food Chains and Food Webs
http://www.eelsinc.org/id43.html
This website discusses the energy flow in food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids.
7-4.2
Know Your Watershed
http://email.ctic.purdue.edu/KYW/
This website provides information about watersheds including facts about their importance to humans.
7-4.5
Renewable Energy Basics (relates only to energy)
http://www.nrel.gov/learning/re_basics.html
This website provides examples of renewable resources including benefits as well as energy for the future.
7-4.6
7-5 The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science)
Key Concepts
Matter: atoms, elements, compounds, mixtures Physical Properties: melting point, boiling point, density, color Chemical Properties: reactivity, ability to burn, ability to rust Elements: metals, nonmetals Periodic Table: groups and families of elements Common substances: chemical symbols, chemical formulas Law of Conservation of Matter: balanced chemical equation, reactants, products Acids and Bases: indicators, litmus paper, pH paper, phenolphthalein, pH
Physical changes: changes in size, shape, and state Chemical changes: changes in color or temperature, formation of precipitate or gas
