| (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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