2021-22 7th Grade Science Blog

  Link to Worksheet on Your Bones - Bone Composition. Here is the link to KidsHealth -Your bones Composition of Bone Slideshow We are going to cover the major structures and functions of your bones:  Periosteum compact (hard) bone cancellous (spongy) bone bone marrow (red and yellow) Extension  - create your own bone model Examples here. Here on the science matters site - step by step  directions. You could also learn the - 26 major bones in the body Want to know about Bone Composition and Remodeling?  -  Click here to go to the link

Q -Focus: The muscular and skeletal systems work together to provide locomotion in your body. Identifying Skeletal System Structure and Function Complete the following worksheet. Click here to access ** Bones in our Skeleton - Challenge** BrainPop - Skeleton BrainPop - Joints

We are starting to explore the blood's structure and function. TASK: Start by accessing the table here.  Make a copy. Blood Structure Function- Access the Google Drive Spreadsheet here Then complete the reading on Whole Blood and copy down information on the table as you find it. p. 91-94 - Blood Reading Linked Here If you have trouble finding information your can use the below videos and links Helpful links to understanding the components of blood. American Red Cross - Very helpful on how long it lasts and how it i used after donation. Kids Health Site Informational Videos Components of Blood Video The function of the Red Blood Cell Red Blood Cell Video - How are they created? Click here to access White Blood Cell Information on life and function Platelets and How they Clot Blood

Questions to Answer: What does the blood flow through? How does blood get pumped to all the parts of your body? BLOOD VESSELS TASK: Complete the graphic organizer on the structure and function of blood vessels in your body. Link to Graphic Organizer - Structure and Function of Blood Vessels  Online Links: Here is a link to blood vessels from Merck Structures of Blood Vessels Lower and upper body circulation Why are our Veins Blue when our blood is not?

TASK Warm-up - Sync: Complete a timed Quiz Game identifying structures in the heart. 1. Fill out the Following Structure Function Chart on the heart. (Also on your Google Classroom) 2. Great interactive for parts of the heart and blood flow. Be sure to walk through it step by step and read each part. Then take the quiz at the end. 3. Make a copy and trace the flow of blood on the following Jamboard. Practice talking through where the blood goes and using blue for deoxygenated and red for oxygenated blood.

First, watch the video on the Circulatory System. Try to fill out as much of the Cover Page Structure and Function as you can. Brain Pop Circulatory System Video NEXT: I want you to think about what kinds of things you witnessed in this short video. Why did it beat the way it did? How many contractions does it look like it makes? Did anything surprise you? Hybrid Medical Heart Beating - Click here to access Ted Ed- How your heart pumps blood? What did you learn from the video?

NGSS STANDARD- Body Systems ] LS1.A: Structure and Function In multicellular organisms, the body is a system of multiple interacting subsystems. These subsystems are groups of cells that work together to form tissues and organs that are specialized for particular body functions. Make Connections with the Respiratory System. Reading on the Respiratory System Color Text Reading PH School p. 112-120 Interactive Link to the Parts of the Respiratory System Click here to access Another one by Inner Body How the Lungs Work?