Grade 07 Science - EC: S7.B.1.1.1
Grade 07 Science - EC: S7.B.1.1.1
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
Related Academic Standards / Eligible Content
Activities
- 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
- Explain how a red blood cell is similar to a white blood cell. How are they different?
- Your friend said that cells are the most important component of an organism. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your reasoning.
Answer Key/Rubric
- Atom, molecule, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
- 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
- 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.
