WCHS Fall Semester 2015

Geoff Waugh
Science 14 Unit C Planning Organizer
Unit

Unit C: Investigating Matter and

Energy in Living Systems

Subject/Gra
de Level

Science 14

Time
Duratio
n
Teache
r

Three weeks
Mr. Geoff Waugh

Unit Overview
Overview: Life processes require the exchange of matter between living systems and the
external environment. Students will investigate life processes at the organism and system level,
and extrapolate these processes to the cellular level. In closely studying the digestive and
circulatory systems, students will understand that a healthy diet and lifestyle is crucial to their
wellness.
Rationale for the Unit
Within this unit students will gain an understanding and further promote their knowledge of cells,
the body and its numerous systems, in addition to diet and healthy lifestyle choices through
various instructional strategies and activities. The unit is designed to build off of knowledge,
skills, and attitudes attained from previous grades, and develop a substantial foundation of
knowledge, critical thinking skills, appropriate lab procedures, and inquisitive experience from
the material presented within this unit. The unit is relevant and authentic to students lives and
important to learn and understand for the following reasons:
The ability to analyze and recognize the connection and relationship between the
circulatory and digestive systems, and how they interact in maintaining a healthy lifestyle
The ability to analyze and assess disorders of the digestive and circulatory systems as a
result of genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors
The ability to differentiate and explain the structure and function of plant and animal cell
parts, and thoroughly discuss cell theory
Identify and assess the general life functions common to all living systems
The purpose of this unit within the course is to offer Grade 10 students an opportunity to engage
within fundamental biology by means of exploring human systems, and differentiating and
discussing cells and cell theory. This unit is relative to the audience of this class by
demonstrating effects of healthy and unhealthy body systems, promoting how cells work, as well
as discussing factors such as eating disorders, diabetes, and heart concerns. The skills presented
in this unit are foundational for the development of scientific inquiry, in addition to utilizing
critical thinking skills to further our investigation. Aspects of the unit such as the history of
science, scientific literacy, critical inquiry, indeed many sections of the program of studies will be
addressed through thorough instruction, relevant assignments and examinations. From all that
has been addressed within this rationale, the attitudes of students within this class are expected
to be exemplary, as lab safety, collaboration, and engagement are outcomes necessary for
success. Leading by example, being honest, respecting others, and striving towards contributing
information and knowledge into the unit material is exemplary behaviour to be expected.
General Learning Outcomes for Unit
Students will:
C1: Describe, in general terms, the exchange of matter by the digestive and circulatory
systems, the functional relationship between the two systems and the need for a healthy
diet and lifestyle
C2: Describe disorders of the digestive and circulatory systems as imbalances induced by
genetic, lifestyle, and environmental factors
C3: Describe, in general terms, the structure and function of plant and animal cell parts;
and trace the development of cell theory
C4: Identify and compare, in general terms, the life functions common to living systems,
from cells to organ systems

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Science 14 Unit C Planning Organizer
S1: Ask questions about relationships between and among observable variables, and
plan investigations to address those questions
S2: Conduct investigations into the relationships between and among observations, and
gather and record qualitative and quantitative data
S3: Analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and develop and assess possible
explanations
S4: Work collaboratively on problems; and use appropriate language and formats to
communicate ideas, procedures, and results
Essential Questions for Unit
What lifestyle choices can be made to help our organs and organ systems function
optimally?
How do cells, which are microscopic and invisible to the naked eye, work together in
organs and organ systems to carry out life functions?
Key Concepts for Unit
Structures and functions of, and the relationship between, the digestive and circulatory
systems
Diets and human nutritional needs
Social influences on human dietary-induced disorders and circulatory diseases
Microscopy, structure and function of plant and animal cell parts, and the cell theory
Life functions common to living systems
Functions of cells in organs and organ systems
Photosynthesis and respiration
Capture, storage, and use of energy by living organisms
Role of technology to monitor life functions
Required Materials / Equipment
Textbook
Binder (with paper)
Pen, pencil, eraser
Calculator
Lab materials
Proper lab clothing
Resources
Alberta Education: Science (14) Program of Studies
Science Connect 1 Student Textbook
Science Connect 1 Teachers Resource Program
Video: Introduction to Biology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7L7x0BAqWis
Video: To Scale, The Solar System https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zR3Igc3Rhfg
Evidence of Water on Mars Article https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-confirmsevidence-that-liquid-water-flows-on-today-s-mars
Video: Amoeba Eats Two Paramecia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvOz4V699gk
Video: Ted-Ed, The Wacky History of Cell Theory http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-wackyhistory-of-cell-theory
Video: The Cell is Like a City https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmHFVP4Sw8w
Video: Crash Course, Eukaryopolis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn3XwdotDcA
Video: Normal Things Will Shock You Under the Microscope
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-n5TbifUIQ
Video: Crash Course, Photosynthesis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQK3Yr4Sc_k
Ted-Ed 5 Fun Facts About Your Body http://blog.ed.ted.com/2015/09/09/5-fun-factsabout-your-body/
Video: Crash Course, The Digestive System https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=s06XzaKqELk
Video: Crash Course, Circulatory & Respiratory Systems
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fxm85Fy4sQ

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Video: Crash Course, Nutrition https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=H8WJ2KENlK0&list=PLtCJgNTKqFql0-vVgrLGdxFQpl1hJF6mS
Video: Bill Nye, Nutrition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZxumOdvZV8
Video: IFL Science Food Digestion http://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/watchfood-being-digested
Video: Scary German Car commercial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnJ645xph3o
Video: Climbing to 1800 feet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCYZZPwJr_c

Week

Topic
1. A Closer Look
2. Cell Theory
3. Plant & Animal
Cell Structures
4. Cell City

Week 1:
Sept. 28
Oct. 2

5. Life Functions
Common to All
Living Things
6. Photosynthesis &
Cellular Respiration
7. Human Organ
Systems
8. Keeping an Eye on
Life Functions

Week 2:
Oct. 5 9

9. Assessing
Nutrients
10. Analyzing Diets
11. Digestive
System
12. The Role of Diet

Week 3:
Oct. 13
16
Week 4:
Oct. 19
20

13. Keeping an
Internal Balance
14. What Affects
Homeostasis?
15. When Your Body
Cannot Cope
16. Technology that
Maintains
Homeostasis
17. Unit Review
18. Unit Exam

September 2015

Learning Activities,
Instructional Strategies

Assessments
(For, Of, & As)

Textbook
Readings

Resource
Materia

*Microscopes
*Pre-made slid
*YouTube Vide
*Textbook
*Worksheets
*PowerPoint

*Hands-on use of microscope

*Diagram labeling
*Small groups & class brainstorming
*Analyze and discuss videos
depicting topic
*Discussion of main points
*Diagrams and analogy worksheets
*Formative quiz
*Recap on previous instruction
*Individual work period
*Group-pair-share
*Video interpretation & discussion

*Lab worksheet
*Use of equipment
*Anecdotal discussion
*Video analysis
*Brainstorming
*Diagram Labeling

Pg. 156 163

*Ch. 8 Formative Quiz

*Class discussion &
Recap
*Self-assessment
during work period
*Anecdotal discussion

Pg. 178 185

*YouTube Vide
*Formative Qu
*Textbook
*Worksheets

*Research connect to topic

*Individual work period
*Video interpretation & discussion
*Class-wide recap
*Presentation & discussion of main
points
*Individual work period
*Individual research project
*Presentation & discussion of main
points

*Labeling Diagrams
*Anecdotal discussion

Pg. 186 189

*YouTube vide
*Diagrams

*Class-wide review
*Anecdotal discussion

Pg. 190 193

Pg. 194 195
Ch. 9 Review

*Textbook
*Diagrams

*Analyzing diet
brochure
*Ch. 8 & 9 Quiz!

Pg. 196 206

*Brochure
assignment
*Textbook

*Presentation & discussion of main

points
*Video (real life)
*Individual work & study period
*Videos
*U of L Nursing Student presentation
& activity
*Individual research and work period

*Anecdotal discussion
*Ch. 10 Review
Assignment

Pg. 207 211

Pg. 212 213
Ch. 10 Review

*Textbook
*Video
*Worksheet

*Ch. 10 Formative
Quiz
*Discussion &
participation w/
nurses
*Lab worksheet
*Ch. 10 & 11 Quiz!
*Unit C Review

Pg. 214 220

Pg. 221 224

*Videos
*U of L Nursin
students
*Textbook

Pg. 225 227

Pg. 228 229
Pg. 230 231
Ch. 11 Review

*Lab material
*Unit C Review

*Frog Dissection lab

*Presentation & discussion of main
points
*Individual work & study period
*Review of quizzes
*Review Period Questions, Review,
Discussion

Anecdotal Discussion
*Exit Slip

*Unit Exam!

*Unit Exam!

Pg. 164 175

Pg. 176 177
Ch. 8 Review

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Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

10

14

15

16

17

21

22

23

24

hool Labour

28

duction
heory

29
Plant & Animal Cell
Structures

30
A Closer Look
Microscope Lab

Cell labeling Worksheet

October 2015

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu
- Ch. 8 Formative Quiz

Fri
1
Human Organ
Systems

Life Functions
Common to all Living
Things
Photosynthesis &
Cellular Respiration
5

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ng an eye on
unctions

Assessing Nutrients
Analyzing Diets

beling Worksheet

Analyzing Diets
Brochure

- Assessing Nutrients

- Ch. 10 Formative Q

Digestive System
The Role of Diet

- Assessing Nutrients Due

- Ch. 10 Review

er 8 & 9 Quiz!

- Analyzing Diets Bro

Due

12

hool
ksgiving

Review

Keeping an Inter
Balance
What Affects
Homeostasis?

13

Presentation & Interaction

with Health Care Workers

14
Frog Dissection Lab!
- Ch. 10 Review Due

15
When Your Body
Cannot Cope
Technology that
Maintains
Homeostasis

Chapter 10 & 11
Review
Chapter 10 & 11

- Unit Review Assignment

19

20

Unit C Exam!!!!!

21

22

28

29

- Unit Review Assignment

Due

26

27

Assessments
Learning Outcomes

Topic

Title

SLOs

Anecdotal
Discussions
,
Presentatio
ns

Type
%

Entry /
Exit Slips

Formativ
e
Quizzes

3. Plant & Animal Cell

Structures

C3.2, C3.3

4. Cell City

C3.2, C3.3,
C4.2

C4.2, C4.3,
C4.5

C4.1, C4.2,
C4.5
C1.5, C1.6,
C2.1, C4.4
C2.4, C2.5,
C4.6

C3.1

2. Cell Theory

C3.1

5. Life Functions
Common to All Living
Things
6. Photosynthesis &
Cellular Respiration
7. Human Organ
Systems
8. Keeping an Eye on Life
Functions
9. Assessing Nutrients

C1.2, C1.4

Assignments,
Inquiry
Projects, &
Performance
Tasks

FORMATIVE
N/A

1. A Closer Look

Formative
Workshee
ts &
Homewor
k Checks

SUM
15%

La

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10. Analyzing Diets

C1.1, C1.3,
C2.5

11. Digestive System

C1.4, C1.5

12. The Role of Diet

13. Keeping an Internal
Balance
14. What Affects
Homeostasis?
15. When Your Body
Cannot Cope
16. Technology that
Maintains Homeostasis

C1.5
C2.1

C2.2, C2.3,
C2.5
C2.2, C2.3,
C2.4, C2.5

C2.4