Anatomy (Full Year Course: Grades 7-12)
Anatomy (Full Year Course: Grades 7-12)
Anatomy & Physiology
Grades 7-12
Length: Full Year Anatomy (2 Semesters)
Students can register for one semester or both anytime during the year.
Includes: Access to class via Google Classroom, 5 assignments each week (90 total assignments each semester), access to graded assessments via Quizizz, vocabulary practice on Quizlet, online textbook resources, and science spiral template. Registration open all year.
Description of Class: Anatomy and Physiology is a course that will enable students to develop an understanding of the relationships between the structures and functions of the human body. Students will also learn the mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within the human body. This course will involve laboratory activities, projects, dissections, textbook material, models, diagrams, journal writings, and clinical studies.
Class Approach: Lectures and activities will emphasize topics related to human anatomy and physiology. Students will read journals/medical articles, participate in group discussion questions, complete labs/lab reports, and complete diagrams of body systems.
Goals:
Upon successful completion of Anatomy and Physiology students will be able to-
1. Use appropriate terminology to discuss anatomy and physiology.
2. Identify anatomical structures and describe the complex interrelationships between
structure and function.
3. Explain how body systems work together to maintain homeostasis.
4. Propose evidence-based hypotheses to explain physiological responses or the functions of
anatomical structures.
Textbook: Various resources will be used in the class, but all chapters will be provided via pdf from Cengage, CK-12, Holt and Glencoe resources.
Additional Supplies/Resources Needed:
Color pencils, tape, pens, notecards, 1 spiral notebook (90 pages or larger), scissors, tape, construction paper, play-doh or clay for 3d system models, dissection tools, latex gloves, dissection tray, dissection specimens (cow eye, cow heart, and sheep brain).
Requirements: The student will need access to a computer and wifi, and the ability to upload work using a computer.
Weekly Homework: Students will have 5-6 min assignments each week. In addition to weekly assignments, labs and online interactives are part of the curriculum.
Anticipated Course Topics:
First Semester:
Introduction to Anatomy
Chemical levels of organization
Structure and function
Tissue level of organization
Integumentary system
Skeletal system
Muscular system
Nervous system
Senses
Endocrine system
Second Semester:
Cardiovascular system: Blood
Cardiovascular system: Heart
Lymphatic system/ Immunity/Diseases
Lymphatic system/ Immunity/Diseases
Respiratory system
Digestive system
Urinary system & Reproductive System
Reproductive system
Recommended dissection supplies:
https://amzn.to/3tp0OGv Gloves
https://amzn.to/3GPATLf Preserved Pig Heart
https://amzn.to/3NxgXjR Dissection Kit
https://amzn.to/3v1iFUh Dissection Pins
https://amzn.to/4aqKxl6 Preserved Sheep Brain
https://www.carolina.com/preserved-cow-organs/carolinas-perfect-solution-cow-eye-plain-1-per-bag/228904.pr?question=cow+eye Preserved Cow Eye
Dissections are recommended, but alternatives will be provided by request for students who prefer to not dissect. Anatomy Paper Models is a separate lab addition class that can be used with this course for a lab alternative.
Tuition:
This course is available using the self paced model or through an instructor led method.
Self Paced
This option is best for students who want to work at their own pace without strict assignment deadlines. With this learning model, students will have a full year to complete the course. Students can work independently in Google Classroom, with parent check ins each week or the parent can use the material to teach the student from home.
Instructor Led
This option is best for students who need weekly deadlines and may need instructor help during the course. During the session the instructor will meet 1:1 via Zoom with the student on 12 occassions (per semester) to go over material, perform live testing methods, help with labs, or summarize upcoming assignments. With this learning method, students will need to complete the weekly tasks before the next Zoom session so that class pacing can occur. Mrs. Collins is a triple certified teacher and her experience in the classroom and as a science cuirriculum writer will provide your child access to a qualified teacher 1:1 for quality instruction. Feel free to message Mrs. Collins to see what time slots she has available for 1:1 instruction. Each Zoom session last 45 minutes, and 12 Zooms are included for each semester.