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Analyze and explain the complementary relationship between the structure and function of objects, organisms, and systems.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2022
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complementary relationshipstructurefunctionobjectsorganismssystems
Skills
- analyze (the complementary relationship between structure and function of objects, organisms, and systems) #dok3
- explain (how structure and function complement each other in objects, organisms, and systems) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can identify examples that show how the structure and function of an object, organism, or system are related. #dok1
- I can describe the structure and function of a given object, organism, or system. #dok2
- I can compare the structure and function of different objects, organisms, or systems. #dok2
- I can analyze how the structure of an object, organism, or system complements its function. #dok3
- I can explain the relationship between structure and function using evidence from real-world examples. #dok3
Big Ideas
- The structure of objects, organisms, and systems is closely related to the way they function.
- Understanding the complementary relationship between structure and function helps explain how and why objects, organisms, and systems work.
Essential Questions
- How does the structure of an object, organism, or system determine its function?
- What are examples of the complementary relationship between structure and function in the natural world?
- How can analyzing structure and function help us design better solutions to problems?
- Why is it important to recognize the link between structure and function when studying science?
- In what ways do changes in structure affect the function of an object, organism, or system?