Living Systems

What organelle do plants have surrounding their cells that animals lack?

• Cell Wall

• Woody Stems

• Cell Membrane

• Sharp Thorns

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Directs all cell activities through the DNA located there.

• Lysosomes

• Nucleus

• ribosomes

• Mitochondria

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which structures are found in every living cell?

• cell membrane and cytoplasm

• chloroplasts and mitochondria

• a cell wall and nucleus

• chloroplasts and cell wall

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Which organ system takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide?

• Chemical system

• Respiratory system

• Circulatory system

• Endocrine system

Which human body system is responsible for transporting nutrients and oxygen to cells?

• Digestive system

• Respiratory system

• Circulatory system

• Nervous system

What is the main function of white blood cells?

• To carry oxygen

• To clot blood

• To fight infections

• To carry nutrients

Plan a project to analyze the effects of deforestation on local biomes.

• Write a poem about trees.

• Measure tree heights in a deforested area vs. a non-deforested area over a year.

• Watch a documentary on forests.

• Paint a picture of a forest.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What is the function of the human skeletal system?

• Digestion

• Support and protection

• Circulation

• Respiration

Design an experiment to test the effect of sunlight on plant growth in different ecosystems.

• Plant seeds in identical pots under different light conditions and measure growth over a month.

• Plant seeds in the dark and observe for a day.

• Compare plant growth by reading a textbook.

• Ask others about their plant growth observations.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

What reasoning would you use to explain why biodiversity is typically higher in a rainforest than in a desert?

• Rainforests have more sunlight.

• Deserts are cooler than rainforests.

• Rainforests have more varied resources and stable climates that support diverse species.

• Rainforests are larger in area than deserts.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking