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Grade 07 Science - EC: S7.B.1.1.1

Grade 07 Science - EC: S7.B.1.1.1

Continuum of Activities

Continuum of Activities

The list below represents a continuum of activities: resources categorized by Standard/Eligible Content that teachers may use to move students toward proficiency. Using LEA curriculum and available materials and resources, teachers can customize the activity statements/questions for classroom use.

This continuum of activities offers:

  • Instructional activities designed to be integrated into planned lessons
  • Questions/activities that grow in complexity
  • Opportunities for differentiation for each student’s level of performance

Grade Levels

7th Grade

Course, Subject

Science

Activities

  1. Below is a list of components that make up an organism.  Put them in order from least complex to most complex.
    • Organ
    • Atom
    • Cell
    • Organ system
    • Organism
    • Molecule
    • Tissue
  1. Explain how a red blood cell is similar to a white blood cell.  How are they different?
  1. Your friend said that cells are the most important component of an organism.  Do you agree or disagree?  Explain your reasoning.

Answer Key/Rubric

  1. Atom, molecule, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
  1.  Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to:
  • They are both cells
  • They are both part of circulatory system
  • Both are made within the bone marrow
  • Red blood cells carry oxygen and nutrients
  • White blood cells help protect the body against disease
  1. Acceptable responses to support the statement may include, but are not limited to:
  • Cells are the basic building blocks of all life.
  • Similar cells build tissue.
  • The tissue builds organs.
  • Without cells, organs would not form.

Acceptable responses to oppose the statement may include, but are not limited to:

  • An organ is made of many cells.
  • If one cell dies or does not work properly, it can be replaced through cell division.
  • Without organs, an organism would not be able to perform basic functions needed to sustain life.
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