| LIVING SYSTEMS COURSE MATRIX |
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LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT |
EXTENSIONS |
ASSESSMENT |
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LIVING CELLS |
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• Living Cells
• Circulatory System
• The Disassembly Line
• Summary: Living Cells
• Science Notebook: Students
respond to written
questions and explain their
understanding of transport
systems in humans. |
Math Extension
• Problem of the week.
Science Extensions
• Read about the man with a hole
in his stomach.
• Research other organs involved in
digestion.
• Research dialysis.
• Research asthma.
• Find out about the hearts of other
animals.
• Diagram an organ system.
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Survey
Embedded Assessment
• Science Notebook
Benchmark Assessment
• I-Check 1 |
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2. |
VASCULAR PLANTS |
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• Vascular Plants
• Classification
• Summary: Vascular Plants
• Science Notebook: Students
develop an experimental
question, write a plan,
organize data, and write
findings and conclusions. |
Math Extension
• Problem of the week.
Science Extensions
• Study a cross section of wood.
• Investigate fl owers.
Language Extension
• Research maple syrup. |
Embedded Assessment
• Science Notebook
• Response Sheet
Benchmark Assessment
• I-Check 2 |
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SUGAR AND CELLS |
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• Making Food
• Photosynthesis
• Cellular Respiration
• Living with Diabetes
• Summary: Sugar and Cells
• Science Notebook: Students
develop an experimental
question, write a plan,
organize data, and write
fi ndings and conclusions. |
Math Extension
• Problem of the week.
Science Extensions
• Test various sugars or liquids.
• Test sugar substitutes.
• Calculate percentage of sugar.
• Develop your own food pyramid.
Language Extension
• Find sugars in products.
Social Studies Extension
• Research world breakfasts. |
Embedded Assessment
• Science Notebook
• Response Sheet
Benchmark Assessment
• I-Check 3
Posttest |
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