Unit 20: More Human Body Systems

Unit 20: More Human Body Systems

This unit emphasizes the functions of the nervous, endocrine, reproductive, and immune systems.

Student Goals

• Demonstrate understanding of the structure and function of body systems and organs, especially the reproductive, endocrine, nervous, and immune systems.
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of both internal and external factors that affect the behavior of organisms.
• Know that parts of the body communicate through either electrical and/or chemical signals and understand how these signals affect behavior.

Unit Focus

• Know that the body structures are uniquely designed and adapted for their function.