Ontario Life Systems Strand

Grade 5

Human Organ Systems

Expectations The Digital Frog 2.5
(to be used as a comparison)
Students will:  
Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, excretory and nervous systems and how they interact Respiratory, Circulatory, Digestive, Excretory and Nervous systems are found in the Anatomy section
Investigate the structure and function of the major organs of the respiratory, circulatory, digestive, excretory and nervous system Respiratory, Circulatory, Digestive, excretory and nervous systems are found in the Anatomy section
Describe the basic structure and function of the major organs in all systems Dissection shows the organ structures; Anatomy section shows functions.
Describe, using models and simulations, ways in which the skeletal, muscular system and nervous systems work together to produce movement Anatomy section: Musculoskeletal and nervous systems
Systems Interactions: How Do Frogs Move?
Identify the skin as an organ and explain its purpose Anatomy section: The skin
Explain what happens to excess nutrients not immediately used by the body Anatomy section: excretory and digestive systems
Describe the components of the body’s system of defense against infection Anatomy section: Immune System: blood, Thymus, Spleen, Skin, Bone