3. Student Learning Map

  • Topic:Processes of Life
  • Subject(s):Science
  • Days:15
  • Grade(s):4
Key Learning: All living organisms are made up of cells, and each type of cell has a characteristic structure.
Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 
If all living organisms are built of cells, why do we all look different? What keeps an organism working?
   
Concept: Cells F.1.2.1 (CS-MC) F.1.2.4 (CS-MC)
Concept: The Human Body F.1.2.1 (CS-MC)
Concept:
Lesson Essential Question(s):

a) Describe how cells are the smallest component of all living things. b) Explain the cell's parts, including the nucleus, and how they carry out specialized tasks. (A)
a) Compare red and white blood cells, along with platelets. b) What are the roles of red and white blood cells, along with platelets. c) How do nerve cells influence the way information is sensed. (A)
a) Describe the structure and function of tissues and organs. b) How do organs interact in each organ system? (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):

a) What are the functions of bones? b) How do bones and muscles work together to move the body? (A)
a) How does exercise affect the heart? b) What are the jobs of the respiratory and circulatory systems? c) How does the respiratory and circulatory systems work together to distribute oxygen and nutrients to the body's cells? (A)
a) What is the role of the nervous system and how does it carry out its job? b) What is the role of the digestive system and what are the events during digestion? (A)
Lesson Essential Question(s):
Additional Information:

AA- Annually Assessed, CS- Content Sampled (Assessed Every 3 Years), MC- Mulitple Choice, SR- Short Response, ER- Extended Response, * Means FCAT-Tested Vocabulary Lesson Planner Pgs.386A-386B, 418A-418B Lab Manual Pgs.145-162 FCAT Practice Pgs.41-48 Assessment Guide Pgs.73-84 *See Attached Documents for Addtional Resources

Vocabulary Report

  • Cell -
  • Bone -
  • Joints -
  • Cell Membrane -
  • Muscles -
  • Nucleus -
  • Diaphragm -
  • Cell Wall -
  • Red Blood Cells -
  • Artery -
  • Capillary -
  • White Blood Cells -
  • Vein -
  • Neuron -
  • Tissue* -
  • Spinal Cord -
  • Organ* -
  • Esophagus -
  • Stomach -