Grade 7 Unit 10 The Wonder of Physiology
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CA$44.00
CA$44.00
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In this unit, your child will explore the wonders of the human body during a time when they are experiencing changes themselves. The lessons connect scientific knowledge with personal growth, helping students see physiology as both fascinating and deeply relevant to their own lives.
They will:
- Study the body’s major organ systems: skin, digestion, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, and reproductive.
- Discover how these systems work together to help us survive, grow, and adapt.
- Learn how the body changes over time, exploring questions like “Why does my body change?” and “How do these changes affect life and biodiversity?”.
- Explore digestion, respiration, circulation, and the nervous system through guided lessons, drawings, and hands-on activities.
- Examine the processes of puberty and fertility, with lessons designed to support honest, age-appropriate discussions at home.
- Reflect on rites of passage and cultural traditions that mark the transition from childhood to adulthood.
- Record their learning in a portfolio of summaries and artistic anatomy drawings, bringing both creativity and accuracy into their studies.
- Conclude the unit with an independent project in Flex Week, creating both a written report and an artistic representation of a chosen topic.
Children come to see their bodies as miraculous systems in motion—changing, adapting, and growing. This unit balances scientific understanding with personal reflection, giving space for both facts and feelings about the journey into adolescence.
This purchase includes one digital curriculum unit with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. This unit will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.
And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.
The Wonder of Physiology
Learning Standards
This multidisciplinary approach ensures that your child gains a well-rounded understanding of physiology, not just as a biological science but as a topic deeply intertwined with language, culture, and social studies.
Language Arts
Concept: Questioning what we hear, read, and view contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens.
Connection: This unit emphasizes the importance of questioning what we hear, read, and view as crucial to becoming informed and engaged citizens. In week three, your child will critically examine stereotypes of preteens, analyzing whether these perceptions are based on evidence. This exercise enhances critical thinking skills and fosters the ability to articulate thoughts and opinions through discussion and writing.
Science
Concept 1: Evolution by natural selection explains the diversity and survival of living things.
Concept 2 (from Grade 6 Science curriculum BC): Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment.
Connections: Your child will be introduced to the major organ systems of the human body, including the skin, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, and reproductive systems. This foundational knowledge helps them understand how different organs work together to maintain health and support bodily functions.
This unit covers the concept of evolution by natural selection and its impact on the diversity and survival of living organisms. Students will explore how human bodies change over time and consider how these changes affect biodiversity. This connection helps them understand the broader implications of physiological changes on living organisms.
Building on the Grade 6 Science curriculum, the unit emphasizes that multicellular organisms, including humans, rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment. Students will explore how these systems are crucial for maintaining homeostasis and adapting to environmental changes.
Special attention is given to the physiological changes that occur during puberty. Students will learn about the physical and hormonal changes that mark this transition and reflect on how they influence their development and well-being.
The unit includes hands-on activities and experiments that help students observe and understand physiological processes. These practical applications reinforce theoretical knowledge and encourage active learning through experimentation and observation.
Overall, this unit's science component aims to provide a thorough understanding of human physiology while also connecting these concepts to broader biological principles and personal development.
Social Studies
Concept: Religious and cultural practices shape identity and societal values.
Connections: This unit connects the study of the human body to cultural contexts. Your child will explore how different cultures recognize and celebrate the transition from childhood to adulthood through rites of passage. This exploration includes understanding how these traditions contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities, emphasizing the role of cultural practices in shaping identity and societal values.
Language Arts
Concept: Questioning what we hear, read, and view contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens.
Connection: This unit emphasizes the importance of questioning what we hear, read, and view as crucial to becoming informed and engaged citizens. In week three, your child will critically examine stereotypes of preteens, analyzing whether these perceptions are based on evidence. This exercise enhances critical thinking skills and fosters the ability to articulate thoughts and opinions through discussion and writing.
Science
Concept 1: Evolution by natural selection explains the diversity and survival of living things.
Concept 2 (from Grade 6 Science curriculum BC): Multicellular organisms rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment.
Connections: Your child will be introduced to the major organ systems of the human body, including the skin, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, nervous, and reproductive systems. This foundational knowledge helps them understand how different organs work together to maintain health and support bodily functions.
This unit covers the concept of evolution by natural selection and its impact on the diversity and survival of living organisms. Students will explore how human bodies change over time and consider how these changes affect biodiversity. This connection helps them understand the broader implications of physiological changes on living organisms.
Building on the Grade 6 Science curriculum, the unit emphasizes that multicellular organisms, including humans, rely on internal systems to survive, reproduce, and interact with their environment. Students will explore how these systems are crucial for maintaining homeostasis and adapting to environmental changes.
Special attention is given to the physiological changes that occur during puberty. Students will learn about the physical and hormonal changes that mark this transition and reflect on how they influence their development and well-being.
The unit includes hands-on activities and experiments that help students observe and understand physiological processes. These practical applications reinforce theoretical knowledge and encourage active learning through experimentation and observation.
Overall, this unit's science component aims to provide a thorough understanding of human physiology while also connecting these concepts to broader biological principles and personal development.
Social Studies
Concept: Religious and cultural practices shape identity and societal values.
Connections: This unit connects the study of the human body to cultural contexts. Your child will explore how different cultures recognize and celebrate the transition from childhood to adulthood through rites of passage. This exploration includes understanding how these traditions contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities, emphasizing the role of cultural practices in shaping identity and societal values.