LOGAN-ROGERSVILLE
SCIENCE CURRICULUM
High School –
Anatomy and Physiology
COURSE
DESCRIPTION
Anatomy and Physiology is
an intensive senior-level course designed for students who are interested in a
career in medicine or the health professions.
The course covers the anatomical structure of the human body and the
fundamentals of human physiology.
Laboratory activities and the detailed dissection of the domestic cat will
be utilized to enhance the course.
COURSE
RATIONALE
The course provides a foundation for entry into a college-level biology or anatomy course. Its purpose is to provide a detailed examination of the structure and function of the human body. With this information students can make informed decisions about their health, hygiene, and the medical profession.
I. Intro to
A&P:
1. Define
Anatomy & Physiology, compare/contrast.
2.
List and describe the major characteristics of life.
3. List and
describe the major requirements of organisms.
4. Investigate
homeostasis by describing homeostatic mechanisms.
5. Describe
and explain the biological levels of organization
6. Describe
and explain the locations & functions of the major body cavities and the
organs & membranes located therein.
7. Describe the
major organ systems including location, function, and organs associated with
each.
8. Properly
use anatomical terminology associated with body positions, sections, and
regions.
II. Cellular Biology
9. Explain the
differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
10. Describe
the characteristics, function, and location of each of the cytoplasmic
organelles.
11. Describe
the characteristics, function, and location of the cell membrane and how it is
involved in transport.
12. Describe
the characteristics, function, and location of the nucleus.
13. Describe
and explain the mechanisms for transport of materials in and out of a cell.
14. Describe
and explain the cell cycle.
15. Describe
and explain the process, importance, and ramifications of mitosis.
III. Metabolism
16. Define
anabolism and catabolism
17. Explain how
enzymes control metabolic reactions
18. Explain how
cellular respiration releases chemical energy
19. Explain how
energy becomes available for cellular activities.
20. Describe
the general metabolic pathways of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.
21. Explain how
DNA and RNA store and carry genetic information.
22. Explain how
genetic information controls cellular processes
23. Describe
the DNA replication process
IV. Tissues
24. List and
describe the 4 basic tissue types and provide examples of where each occurs in
the body.
25. Describe
the general characteristics & functions of epithelial, connective, muscle,
and nervous tissue.
26. List and
describe each of the types of epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous
tissue. Include location, function, and
basic characteristics for each
27. Using
histology slides, identify the types of epithelial, connective, muscle, and
nervous tissue.
V. Skeletal
System
28. Describe
the general structure of a bone, & list the function of its parts.
29. Distinguish
between intramembranous and endochondral bones and explain the development of
each.
30. Explain the
major functions of bones.
31. Distinguish
between the axial and appendicular skeletons and name the major parts of each.
32. List the 3
classes of joints, describe each, and provide an example of each.
33. List the 6
types of synovial joints, describe each, and provide an example of each.
34. Explain how
skeletal muscles produce movements, and identify several types of joint
movements.
35. Locate and
identify the function of the major bones of the human body, including the
prominent features of each through a laboratory study of real and simulated
human bones.
VI. Muscular
System
36. Describe
how connective tissue is part of a skeletal muscle.
37. Name the
major parts of a skeletal muscle fiber and describe the function of each.
38. Explain the
major events of skeletal muscle contraction, including how the mechanism
obtains energy.
39. Explain the
concept of oxygen debt and muscle fatigue.
40. Compare and
contrast the 3 types of muscle tissue.
41. Locate and
identify the function of the major muscles of the human body, through a
complete laboratory dissection of a cat.
VII. Nervous
System
42. Explain the
general functions of the nervous system
43. Describe
the general structure of a neuron.
44. Explain how
the differences in structure and function are used to classify neurons.
45. Describe
the events that lead to the conduction of a nerve impulse.
46. Explain how
information passes from one neuron to another.
47. Describe
the general ways in which the nervous system processes information.
48. Describe
and explain the development of nervous system
49. Describe
the coverings of the brain and spinal cord.
50. Name the
major parts and functions of the brain.
51. Distinguish
among motor, sensory, and association areas of the cerebral cortex.
52. List and
describe the major parts of the peripheral and autonomic nervous systems.
53. Distinguish
between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of the autonomic nervous
system.
VIII.
Cardiovascular system
54. Describe
the general characteristics of blood and explain its major functions.
55. Distinguish
among the types of blood cells.
56. Define
homeostasis and explain the mechanisms that help to achieve it.
57. Describe
and explain blood types.
58. Identify
the organs of the cardiovascular system and explain their functions.
59. Name and
describe the locations and functions of the major parts of the heart.
60. Trace the
pathway of the blood through the heart and the vessels of coronary circulation.
61. Explain the
cardiac cycle and how it is controlled.
62. Identify
the parts of a normal ECG/EKG pattern and explain the significance of this
pattern.
63. Compare the
structures and function of the major types of blood vessels.
64. Explain how
blood pressure is produced and controlled.
65. Compare and
contrast the pulmonary and systemic circuits of circulation.
66. Identify
risk behaviors for cardiovascular disease.
IX. Respiratory
System
67. List the
general functions of the respiratory system
68. Name and
describe the locations and functions of the organs of the respiratory system
69. Explain and
describe the mechanisms of inspiration and expiration.
70. Name and
define each of the lung volumes and respiratory capacities.
71. Discuss how
various factors affect the respiratory center.
72. Describe
the structure and function of the respiratory membrane.
73. Explain how
air and blood exchange gasses and how blood transports these gasses.
X. Digestive
System
74. Describe
the general functions of the digestive system
75. Name and
describe the locations, and major parts of the digestive system
76. Describe
the structure of the wall of the alimentary canal.
77. Explain how
the contents of the alimentary canal are mixed and moved.
78. Describe
the regulation of digestive enzymes and secretions.
79. Describe
the mechanism of swallowing
80. Explain how
the products of digestion are absorbed.
81. Describe an
adequate and healthy diet.
XI. Misc Unit
82. Upon completion of the previous
10 units, PowerPoint presentations will be developed thoroughly describing the
anatomy and physiology of the following remaining body systems. The class is broken into groups of 3, each
developing and presenting one of the following topics:
·
Integumentary System
·
Endocrine System
·
Reproductive System
·
Immune System
·
Diseases (including but not limited to Cancer,
Alzheimers, Heart disease, etc)
Grade
and/or Class: Anatomy & Physiology
Last
Revision: 2001-2002
Writer: Andrew Kinslow
Students will be able to
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District Competency: 1. Define and compare and contrast Anatomy & Physiology |
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SC 3 HP 1 HP 4 |
1.5, 1.6, 2.7 |
In large group discussion and lecture and through technology resources and homework assignments, students will define and compare and contrast Anatomy and Physiology. |
Individually, students will define and compare and contrast Anatomy and Physiology. |
Students will be able to
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District Competency: 2. List and describe the major characteristics of life. |
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Content Standards |
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SC 3 HP 1 HP 4 |
1.5, 1.6, 2.7 |
In large group discussion and lecture and through technology resources and homework assignments, students will investigate the major characteristics of life. |
Individually, students will list and describe the major characteristics of life. |
Students will be able to
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District Competency: 3. List and describe the major requirements of organisms. |
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Content Standards |
Performance Standards |
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SC 3 HP 1 HP 4 |
1.5, 2.7 |
In large group discussion and lecture and through technology resources and homework assignments, students will investigate the major requirements of organisms. |
Individually, students will list and describe the major requirements of organisms. |
Students will be able to
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District Competency: 4. Investigate and describe homeostatic mechanisms. |
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Content Standards |
Performance Standards |
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SC 3 HP 1 HP 4 |
1.5, 2.7 |
In large group discussion and lecture and through technology resources and homework assignments, students will investigate homeostatic mechanisms. |
Individually, students will describe homeostatic mechanisms based on investigation. |
Students will be able to
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District Competency: 5. Describe and explain the biological levels of organization. |
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SC 3 HP 1 HP 4 |
1.5, 2.7 |
In large group discussion and lecture and through technology resources and homework assignments, students will investigate biological levels of organization. |
Individually, students will describe and explain the biological levels of organization based on investigation. |
Students will be able to
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District Competency: 6. Describe and explain the locations and functions of the major body cavities and the organisms and membranes located therein. |
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Content Standards |
Performance Standards |
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SC 3 HP 1 HP 4 |
1.5, 2.7 |
In large group discussion and lecture and through technology resources and homework assignments, students will investigate the locations and functions of the major body cavities and the organisms and membrane located therein. |
Based on investigations, students will individually describe and explain the locations and functions of the major body cavities and the organisms and membranes located therein. |
Students will be able to
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District Competency: 7. Describe the major organ systems including location, function, and organs associated with each. |
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SC 3 HP 1 HP 4 |
1.5, 2.7 |
In large group discussion and lecture and through technology resources and homework assignments, students will investigate the locations and functions of the major body cavities and the organisms and membrane located therein. |
Based on investigations, students will individually describe the locations and functions of the major body cavities and the organisms and membrane located therein. |
Students will be able to
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District Competency: 8. Properly use anatomical terminology associated with body positions, sections, and regions. |
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SC 3 HP 1 HP 4 |
1.5, 2.7 |
In large group discussion and lecture and through technology resources and homework assignments, students will be introduced to and practice using proper anatomical terminology associated with body positions, sections, and regions. |
Individually, students will properly use anatomical terminology associated with body positions, sections, and regions. |
Students will be able to
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District Competency: 9. Explain the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. |
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SC 3 HP 1 |
1.5, 1.6, 2.7 |
In large group lecture and discussion and through technology resources and homework assignments, students will investigate prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and the differences between them. |
Individually students will explain the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. |
Students will be able to
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District Competency: 10. Describe the characteristics, function, and location of each of the cytoplasmic organelles. |
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SC 3 HP 1 |
1.5, 2.7 |
In large group lecture and discussion and through technology resources and homework assignments, students will investigate the characteristics, function, and location of cytooplasmic organelles. |
Individually, students will describe the characteristics, function, and location of each of the cytoplasmic organelles. |
Students will be able to
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District Competency: 11. Describe the characteristics, function, and location of the cell membrane and how it is involved in transport. |
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SC 3 HP 1 |
1.5, 2.7 |
In large group lecture and discussion and through technology resources and homework assignments, students will investigate the characteristics, function, and location of the cell membrane and how it is involved in transport. |
Individually, students will describe the characteristics, function, and location of the cell membrane and how it is involved in transport. |
Students will be able to
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District Competency: 12. Describe the characteristics, function, and location of the nucleus. |
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SC 3 HP 1 |
1.5, 2.7 |
In large group lecture and discussion and through technology resources and homework assignments, students will investigate the characteristics, function, and location of the nucleus. |
Individually, students will describe the characteristics, function, and location of the nucleus. |
Students will be able to
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District Competency: 13. Describe and explain the mechanisms for transport of materials in and out of a cell. |
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SC 3 HP 1 |
1.5, 2.7 |
In large group lecture and discussion and through technology resources and homework assignments, students will investigate the mechanisms for transport of materials in and out of a cell. |
Individually, students will describe and explain the mechanisms for transport of materials in and out of a cell. |
Students will be able to
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District Competency: 14. Describe and explain the cell cycle. |
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SC 3 HP 1 |
1.5, 2.7 |
In large group lecture and discussion and through technology resources and homework assignments, students will investigate the cell cycle. |
Individually, students will describe and explain the cell cycle. |
Students will be able to
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District Competency: 15. Describe and explain the process, importance, and ramifications of mitosis. |
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SC 3 HP 1 |
1.5, 2.7 |
In large group lecture and discussion and through technology resources and homework assignments, students will investigate the process, importance, and ramifications of mitosis. |
Individually, students will describe and explain the process, importance, and ramifications of mitosis. |
Students will be able to
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District Competency: 16. Define anabolism and catabolism. |
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SC 3 HP 1 |
1.5, 2.7 |
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