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Survival: The Human Body in Extreme Environments Lesson PlanSurvival: The Human Body in Extreme Environments Lesson Plan
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Survival: The Human Body in Extreme Environments

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Students name and describe the major systems that work together as a unity to monitor and regulate the human body as it goes about its business of securing the essential requirements for life. They identify specific human features and/or behaviors that enable people to monitor and maintain a healthy balance in their bodies.

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human body systems

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human body systems, science
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Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
5 days
Instructional Strategy
Inquiry-Based Learning

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