Organisms

This term in year 8 science students have been learning about multicellular organisms. As part of the topic, students have learnt about the different types of cells, tissues and organs that work together to create organ systems, and their job in keeping organisms alive. Ms Schiller’s students had the opportunity to participate in the dissection of a sheep’s pluck with the help of pre-service teacher Miss Bor, so that they could see real examples of each of the organs and tissue types in mammals. Students were able to identify the different organs shown and could answer questions relating to each of the organs and make comparisons between body systems in sheep and humans.

Students are now completing an assignment where they have to re-design an organ or system that could allow humans survive in the harsh conditions of a post-apocalyptic world. Students will use this experience of seeing organs up close to help them when designing their modified organs.

Ms Schiller - Science Teacher