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Science / Year 8 / Science Understanding / Biological sciences
Curriculum content descriptions
Multi-cellular organisms contain systems of organs carrying out specialised functions that enable them to survive and reproduce (ACSSU150)
Elaborations
- identifying the organs and overall function of a system of a multicellular organism in supporting the life processes
- describing the structure of each organ in a system and relating its function to the overall function of the system
- examining the specialised cells and tissues involved in structure and function of particular organs
- comparing similar systems in different organisms such as digestive systems in herbivores and carnivores, respiratory systems in fish and mammals
- distinguishing between asexual and sexual reproduction
- comparing reproductive systems of organisms
Cross-curriculum priorities
ScOT terms
Plant structure and function, Body systems