What part of our body decides what we eat? What part of our body helps us breathe? Let's dive into learning about organs and organ systems to find the answers to these questions and more! We can't wait to explore the human body with you!
Understand that an organ is defined as a group of cells and tissues that have a specific form and function
Learn that the skin is the largest organ in the body
Understand the function of various organs such as skin, heart, lungs, brain, and stomach
Learn that the heart and blood vessels are part of the circulatory system
Learn that the lungs are what puts oxygen back into our blood and that they work with the heart
Learn that the brain is in charge of decision making for our body
Learn that they stomach, mouth, and esophagus are part of the digestive system and this is how food gets broken down into nutrients
Understand that all organ systems work together to make our bodies function
Standards addressed
NGSS-4-LS1-1
Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction.