Cells Standards

7.L.1   Understand the processes, structures and functions of living organisms that enable them to survive, reproduce and carry out the basic functions of life.
7.L.1.1 Compare the structures and life functions of single-celled organisms that carry out all of the basic functions of life including:

• Euglena
  
• Amoeba
  
• Paramecium
  
• Volvox
  

7.L.1.2 Compare the structures and functions of plant and animal cells, including major organelles (cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, chloroplasts, mitochondria, and vacuoles).
7.L.1.3 Summarize the hierarchical organization of multicellular organisms from cells to tissues to organs to systems to organisms

Vocabulary

7.L.1.1                                         7.L.1.2                                  7.L.1.3
Eukaryote                                 Organelle                          Hierarchical
Prokaryote                               Cytoplasm                         Cell
Autotroph                                 Cytoplasm                         Tissue
Heterotroph                             Cell membrane                 Organ
Flagella                                      Cell wall                             Organ System
Cilia                                            Nucleus                             Organism
Pseudopod                                Chloroplast
Unicellular                                Mitochondria
Multicellular                             Vacuoles

Human Body standards

 7.L.1  Understand the processes, structures and functions of living organisms that enable them to survive, reproduce and carry out the basic functions of life.

• 7.L.1.4 Summarize the general functions of the major systems of the human body (digestion, respiration, reproduction, circulation, and excretion) and ways that these systems interact with each other to sustain life.
  

Vocabulary

Human Body: Essential Vocabulary 
Homeostasis

Human Body: Systems Vocabulary 
Excretory System
Excretion
Kidney
Urethra
Ureter
Reproductive System
Fallopian tubes
Uterus
Menstruation
Ovary
Ovulation
Fertilization
Testes
Circulatory System
White blood cells
Red blood cells
Plasma
Veins
Arteries
Capillaries
Platelets
Chamber
Ventricle
Atrium
Respiratory System
Bronchial tubes
Larynx
Diaphragm
Trachea
Digestive System
Mechanical Digestion
Chemical Digestion
Peristalsis
Small intestine
Large intestine