Benchmark 6A
The Human Organism: Human Identity
Grades 6-8, page 129
Like other animals, human beings have body systems for obtaining and
providing energy, defense, reproduction, and the coordination of body functions.
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: Regulation and behavior
Grades 5-8, page 157
All organisms must be able to obtain and use resources, grow, reproduce,
and maintain stable internal conditions while living in a constantly changing
external environment.
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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