NSES Content Standard C
Life Science: The characteristics of organisms
Grades K-4, page 129
Each plant or animal has different structures that serve different
functions in growth, survival, and reproduction. For example, humans have
distinct body structures for walking, holding, seeing, and talking.
NSES Content Standard C
Life Science: Structure and function in living systems
Grades 5-8, page 156
Living systems at all levels of organization demonstrate the complementary
nature of structure and function. Important levels of organization for
structure and function include cells, organs, tissues, organ systems, whole
organisms, and ecosystems.
NSES Content Standard C
Life Science: Structure and function in living systems
Grades 5-8, page 156
The human organism has systems for digestion, respiration, reproduction,
circulation, excretion, movement, control and coordination, and for protection
from disease. These systems interact with one another.
NSES Content Standard C
Life Science: Matter, energy, and organization in living systems
Grades 9-12, page 186
The complexity and organization of organisms accommodates the need
for obtaining, transforming, transporting, releasing, and eliminating the
matter and energy used to sustain the organism.
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