7th Grade Life Science Objectives

ABACUS 01-SC07-50
PASS CS7.4.1

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PASS Strand:
4. Behavior and Regulations

Objectives:

1. Living organisms strive to maintain a constant internal environment (i.e., temperature regulation).
   Local extension: Stable internal conditions are related through homeostasis.

Time Range:
1st Quarter

Suggested Teaching Strategies:

• Discuss ectothermic and endothermic organisms.
• Define homeostasis.
• Discuss the various strategies of humans and other animals in maintaining homeostasis.

Aligned Resources:

• Core Lab 2 - Scientific Method Lab (option 1 and 2)
• Core Lab 10 - Designing an Ecosystem
• Textbook: Healthy Body Systems, The Endocrine System and Reproduction

Revision Date:
June 2005