Unit Outline
*Process skills are embedded in all lessons but only indicated upon first introduction.
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Unit 4: Structure and Function of Organisms,
Part 1 continued
Approximate Teaching Time: 7 Weeks TEKS
Lesson LearningGoal ContentProcess
4.6 UnderstandingTraits
and Genes
Different forms of a gene such as
dominant and recessive
alleles exist in inherited
traits and are passed from one
generation to the next.
7.14A 7.2D
4.7 Diversity of Offspring Compare the results of diverse offspring
from sexual
reproduction.
7.14B 7.2D–E
7.3A
4.8 Selective Breeding Identify changes in genetic
traits occurring through selective
breeding.
7.11C
7.14C
7.2D
7.3D
Unit 5: Structure and Function of Organisms,
Part 2
Approximate Teaching Time: 9 Weeks
TEKS
Lesson LearningGoal ContentProcess
5.1 PhysicalandChemical
Changes in Digestion
Identify physical and chemical changes in matter in the
digestive system.
7.6B
7.12B
7.1A–B
7.2A
7.2E
7.4A–B
5.2 Breakdown of
Organic
Molecules
Illustrate how large molecules are broken
down and energy
is transformed. Identify organic compounds and the
elements they
contain.
7.6A
7.6C
7.7B
7.1A–B
7.2A
7.2E
7.4A–B
5.3 Circulatory and
Respiratory Systems
Identify the functions of the
circulatory and respiratory
systems and explore their interdependence.
7.12B 7.3B–C
5.4 Work/Skeletaland
Muscular
Systems
Explore how the skeletal and muscular systems work
together and with other systems. Contrast the amount
of
work done in different situations.
7.12B
7.7A
7.1A–B
7.2E
7.3A
7.4A–B
5.5 Maintaining Balance Determine how
organisms maintain balance by responding
to internal and external stimuli.
7.12B
7.13A–B
7.2A,C–D
5.6 Levels of Organization Recognize levels of organization in plants and animals
and
compare similar functions at the different
levels.
7.12C
7.12E
7.3B–C
5.7 Internal Structures Investigate how internal structures
of organisms have
adaptations that allow for specific functions.
7.12A 7.1A–B
7.2A–C
7.4A–B
5.8 HumansandSpace
Exploration
Identify accommodations that enable manned space
exploration.
7.9B 7.1A–B
7.3D
