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Organ Systems Vocabulary

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Science›Organisms & Life Processes|Ages 9—11|ID: mt_K8DJzqbksM

Use technical vocabulary for the major organ systems — organ, organ system, circulatory system, digestive system, respiratory system, skeletal system, muscular system, nutrient, oxygen, carbon dioxide, blood vessel, artery, vein, capillary, enzyme — and describe the function of each system using these terms

Mastery Evidence

  • Name the main organs in at least two body systems and state their functions using the correct vocabulary
  • Use 'circulatory', 'digestive', and 'respiratory' correctly in written descriptions of the body
  • Explain the difference between an artery and a vein using the correct anatomical terms

Assessment Prompt

“Can [child] explain what the circulatory system does — not just 'the heart pumps blood', but using words like 'oxygen', 'artery', and 'blood vessel'?”

Prerequisites0

No prerequisites — this is a foundational topic.

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