CS8.3
Distinguish structural and functional relationships among cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems in humans and how this knowledge is important to various careers.
Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Pose questions about the composition of the human body such as “What are humans made of?”.

(b)

Research various ideas and theories, past and present, used to explain the composition of the human body (e.g., living organisms were made of air, fire, and water; and body is animated by spirit).

(c)

Analyze why cells and tissues are specialized in multi-cellular organisms.

(d)

Describe the function and provide examples of the four major types of tissue found in humans (i.e., muscle, nerve, epithelial, and connective tissue).

(e)

Construct a representation of the relationships among cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems in humans using examples from the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, excretory, and nervous systems.

(f)

Relate the needs and functions of various cells and organs to the needs and functions of the human organism as a whole.

(g)

Summarize the main points of modern cell theory and identify the contributions of men and women, past and present, to the development of the theory.

(h)

Describe examples of science- and technology-based careers in Saskatchewan that require an understanding of cells and human body systems (e.g., lab and X-ray technicians, doctors, physiotherapists, nutritionists, and public health nurses).

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Teacher's guides are included and feature additional information on the topic, vocabulary words, discussion questions, follow-up activities and lists of recommended books and Internet resources. The teacher's guides are available online at www.distributionaccess.com.
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•  Human Body in Action. Cells
•  Human Body in Action. Genes and Heredity
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : Free
Record posted/updated: July 8, 2024
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $135.00
Record posted/updated: November 28, 2018
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Pearson Saskatchewan Science 8. Student Edition
Saskatchewan Science 8 is custom published for Saskatchewan and developed by a team of Saskatchewan teachers. At the beginning of each unit, the Big Ideas box sets the focus for the unit. A Big Idea then provides the title for each section in the unit. Throughout the unit, opportunities are provided for students to work together, communicate ideas, perform experiments and carry out library and Internet research. Key vocabulary is bolded throughout the unit and an explanation of each term is provided. All key terms and explanations are also listed in a glossary at the back of the text. First Nations and Métis content, perspectives and ways of knowing are an integral part of the Saskatchewan science text. Highlights of the activities and achievements of Saskatchewan men and women are provided in the Ask an Elder, Ask an Expert and Careers and Profiles features. In each unit, the Ask an Elder feature provides access to the wisdom of a First Nations or Métis Elder or Traditional Knowledge Keeper, who shares an oral story related to the content of that unit.
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•  Pearson Saskatchewan Science 8. Teacher's Resource Kit
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $102.38
Record posted/updated: October 18, 2020