BIG IDEAS Tissues, Organs, and Systems of Living Things Plants and animals, including humans, are made of specialized cells, tissues, and organs that are organized into systems. Developments in medicine and medical technology can have social and ethical implications. B UNIT BIG IDEAS

FOCUS ON STSE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY B UNIT Focus on STSE Most of us have encountered some kind of medical technology in our lives. Even if we have not experienced it ourselves, someone we know probably has. If you have ever broken a bone, you have probably had an X-ray taken. If someone in your family has had kidney problems, he or she might have had to go on dialysis. Perhaps you know someone who has been through organ transplant surgery, heart surgery, or fertility treatment. There are many kinds of technology that help medical professionals diagnose and treat health problems. 1.Write a list of medical technologies that you, or people you know, have experienced. Describe each technology and what it does in as much detail as possible. If possible, describe how you felt during the procedure. Did you have positive or negative feelings about the technology? 2.Share your list with a partner. 3.Discuss your feelings about the technologies. Do any of them have ethical implications? 4.Have the technologies made a difference to the human lifespan and quality of life? Explain. Think, Pair, Share

LOOKING AHEAD B UNIT UNIT B Tissues, Organs, and Systems of Living Things CHAPTER 3 Animal Systems CHAPTER 2 Cells, Cell Division And Cell Specialization CHAPTER 4 Plant Systems

UNIT TASK PREVIEW FAMILY HEALTH SUPPORTER Someone you know is ill or injured. Your support and knowledge are needed. You offer to help by researching and providing a package of information related to the particular health concern. Working in a group, choose one of the suggested health scenarios. You will then consider the issue, research the illness or injury, collect information on how the functioning of a healthy organ system is affected, and find out what diagnostic tests and treatment options are available. You will analyze the information and decide what you think is the best course of action. You will then report your findings to the patient or the patient’s family. B UNIT You will be assessed on how well you Assessment Address the chosen health issue and present appropriate solutions Develop a reasoned “best response” for the patient Communicate the information effectively to the audience

LOOKING BACK UNIT B Tissues, Organs, and Systems of Living Things CHAPTER 3 Animal Systems CHAPTER 2 Cells, Cell Division And Cell Specialization CHAPTER 4 Plant Systems B UNIT

MAKE A SUMMARY B UNIT Imagine that you are attending a conference entitled “Tissues, Organs, and Systems of Living Things.” The whole class will attend the conference to share “best practices” in a jigsaw-style learning structure. Each person will have two important roles: (1) as a member in one home Trio Group (2) as a delegate in an Expert Group Part A: Selecting Areas of Expertise within the Trio Group Part B: Expert Group Workshops Part C: Trio Group Sharing

UNIT TASK FAMILY HEALTH SUPPORTER Someone you know is ill or injured. Your support and knowledge are needed. You offer to help by researching and providing a package of information related to the particular health concern. With your group, choose one of the six scenarios as your health issue. Goal To provide information and support to enable your friend or family member to take the appropriate actions toward diagnosis, treatment, or management of the condition. B UNIT

UNIT TASK Make a Decision You are providing information that will help someone else make a decision regarding the main issue that you have identified. You must maintain an objective stance and present all sides of the issue. However, when a person or family is looking for information, they are sometimes also looking for opinions. Consider what you feel would be the best response to the issue for the patient. B UNIT