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FOSS AND NATIONAL STANDARDS
The Human Body Module emphasizes the development
of observation and description skills and building explanations
based on experience. This module supports the following National
Science Education Standards.
SCIENCE AS INQUIRY
Develop students' abilities to do and understand scientific
inquiry.
- Ask and answer questions.
- Plan and conduct simple investigations.
- Employ tools to gather data.
- Use data to construct reasonable explanations.
- Communicate investigations and explanations.
- Understand that scientists use different kinds of investigations
and tools to develop explanations using evidence and knowledge.
CONTENT: LIFE SCIENCE
Develop students' understanding of characteristics of organisms.
- Organisms have different structures that serve different
functions in growth and survival. Humans have distinct body
structures for form, movement, and protection.
- Many characteristics of an organism are inherited from
the parents of the organisms, but other characteristics
result from an individual's interactions with the environment.
- The human organism has systems for movement, control,
coordination, and circulation.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Develop students' understandings about science and technology.
- Scientists work collaboratively in teams and use tools
and scientific techniques to make better observations.
SCIENCE IN PERSONAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES
Develop an awareness of personal health and safety.
- Individuals have some responsibility for their own health
by following safety rules for home and school. Through practice
individuals can develop confidence.
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