DESE Frameworks Addressed:

VII. Living Systems

A. Structure/Function/Characteristics

1. Cells are the fundamental structural and functional units of all living organisms and take highly varied forms in different plants, animals and microorganisms.

2. Cells have distinct and separate structures that perform and monitor processes essential for the survival of the cell and/or organism, such as chemical synthesis, energy conversion, material transport, and cell replication.

B. Life Processes

3. Optimum conditions are maintained in an organism as a result of special functions performed at the cellular level.        

        a. recognize and communicate logical relationships between general body conditions (such as fever or intoxication) and specific cellular processes (1.6;2.4; 3.5)

Science Grade Level Expectations

Standard 3: Characteristic and Interactions of Living Organisms

2. Living organisms carry out life processes in order to survive.

    Concept D. Transport systems help maintain homeostasis in an organism.