UNDERSTANDING LIFE SYSTEMS CELLS
- Cells are the basis of life. (Overall expectations 2 and 3)
- Cells organize into tissues, tissues into organs, organs into organ systems, and organ systems into organisms. (Overall expectations 2 and 3)
- Healthy cells contribute to healthy organisms. (Overall expectations 1 and 2)
- Systems are interdependent. (Overall expectations 1 and 3)
Introduction to Cells – Video, Cell Games, Cell Quiz, Bill Nye – Cells, Parts of a Cell, Parts of the Cell Rap, cell-cake, How to properly use a compound light microscope
UNDERSTANDING STRUCTURES AND MECHANISMS SYSTEMS IN ACTION
- Systems and Interactions Continuity and Change Systems are designed to accomplish tasks. (Overall expectations 1, 2, and 3)
- All systems include an input and an output. (Overall expectations 2 and 3)
- Systems are designed to optimize human and natural resoures. (Overall expectations 1 and 3)
Science in Action – Notes, Work and Simple Machines, Systems Prezi, Structures and Mechacnisms, How Stuff Works, Amusement Parks Physics, The Science of Cycling, The Science of Hockey, Systems in Action – Videos, Recycle Your Electronics
UNDERSTANDING MATTER AND ENERGY FLUIDS
- Matter Systems and Interactions Fluids are an important component of many systems. (Overall expectations 1, 2, and 3)
- Fluids have different properties that determine how they can be used. (Overall expectations 1, 2, and 3)
- Fluids are essential to life. (Overall expectation 3)
Bill Nye the Science Guy – Buoyancy, Easy Hydraulic Machines, Hydraulic JudoBots, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
UNDERSTANDING EARTH AND SPACE SYSTEMS WATER SYSTEMS
- Sustainability and Stewardship Systems and Interactions Change and Continuity Water is crucial to life on Earth. (Overall expectations 1 and 2)
- Water systems influence climate and weather patterns. (Overall expectation 3)
- Water is an important resource that needs to be managed sustainably. (Overall expectations 1 and 2)
Water Warriors, World Ocean Day, The Water Crisis, Water Works, Grade 8 Water Systems, Engineers Without Borders, Water Systems, Rivers and Coasts, Groundwater, The Water Cycle – Video, The Water Cycle, Yarra Valley Water, Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canada’s Ocean Watersheds
How a handful of fishing villages sparked a marine conservation revolution | Alasdair Harris
A circular economy for salt that keeps rivers clean
Water Systems Project
Explain why there is such a divide between the country with access to the safest drinking water and the country with the poorest?
11 Facts About Water in the Developing World
Water issues in developing countries
How does the quality of water treatment differ around the world? What are the impacts of these different treatment plans. Compare three countries.
Countries with safe drinking water
Water issues in developing countries
What new technologies are available or being developed to filter drinking water and provide access to clean drinking water. Choose 3 different systems being used in three different countries and explain the advantages and disadvantages, as well as building a model.
There are many ways humans and mother-nature create an impact on the Earth’s water supply. Choose two environmental issues occurring in different parts of the world, and compare their short and long term impacts, and whether or not humans are contributing effectively in their plan to protect.