2023 - 2024 Muddy Sneakers Expedition Guide
The 2023 - 2024 Muddy Sneakers Expedition Guide offers and overview of each expedition available this school year. For each topic, you'll find information about what to expect including sample activities, NC Essential Science Standard correlation, and vocabulary terms.
The 2023 - 2024 Muddy Sneakers Expedition Guide offers and overview of each expedition available this school year. For each topic, you'll find information about what to expect including sample activities, NC Essential Science Standard correlation, and vocabulary terms.
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LIVING SYSTEMS<br />
VOCABULARY<br />
Cell<br />
The basic building block of all known living things; the<br />
smallest unit of life that is classified as a living organism<br />
Multicellular<br />
Made up of more than one cell (e.g. plants, animals)<br />
Organ<br />
Organism<br />
Tissue<br />
Unicellular<br />
A collection of tissues joined together to perform a certain<br />
job<br />
One individual living thing<br />
A group of cells in an organism that have a similar<br />
structure, function, and origin<br />
Made up of one cell (e.g. bacteria)<br />
BODY SYSTEM ORGANS/PARTS FUNCTIONS<br />
Circulatory<br />
Heart, veins, arteries<br />
Circulates substances, esp. oxygen,<br />
throughout the body<br />
Digestive<br />
Mouth, esophagus,<br />
stomach, large & small<br />
intestines<br />
Breaks down food so it can be used by the<br />
body; eliminates waste<br />
Muscular Muscles & ligaments Allows body to move<br />
Respiratory<br />
Nose, mouth, trachea,<br />
lungs, diaphragm<br />
Allows gas to be exchanged; takes in oxygen<br />
& releases carbon dioxide<br />
Skeletal 206 bones Gives body structure & support<br />
Nervous<br />
Brain, spinal cord,<br />
nerves<br />
Controls other body systems; sends &<br />
receives messages<br />
LIVING SYSTEMS<br />
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