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Lesson Plans for all my courses…use the links above to go directly your class. Course objectives (entire course) are under all of the plans.

These are for the current week only;(look above for older dates)

(may be modified as necessary)       

 

Anatomy and Physiology CP—1st and 3rd blocks

S.C. Standards covered: Life Science A:1b, 5a

Text: Body Structures and Functions by: Scott and Fong

** All lab equipment is from my own classroom supplies or secured from 209S or 211S.  All videos, unless otherwise specified, are the Body Atlas series.

**Tests have essay questions, as well as other types.  Inquiry labs are student’s own written procedure.

Objectives for the week:

L. Heart: Chapter 13

                 1. Name, identify and describe the locations of the major parts of the

                     heart and discuss their functions

                 2. describe the control of heart contractions (intrinsic conduction)

                3. describe the disorders of the heart

 

M. Circulation and blood vessels: Chapter 14

          1. describe the parts and pathways of the systemic and pulmonary circuits

          2. name and describe the specialized circulatory systems

          3. list the types and functions of vessels

          4. describe the disorders of circulation

 

Lesson Plans - Anatomy & Physiology CP

Monday, November 24

Procedure: discuss the heart disorders; blood pressure and pulse tests

Assessment: lab report

Homework: study for the cardiovascular system test

 

Tuesday, November 25

Procedure: cardiovascular system test

Assessment: test grade

Homework: enjoy your break!

 

Monday, December 1

Procedure: discuss immunity Chapters 15 and 16

Assessment: verbal

Homework: study the notes; print the respiratory notes and diagrams

 

Tuesday, December 2

Procedure: video-Body Against Disease; discuss immunity; Epidemic Lab

Assessment: lab assessment

Homework: study the notes for Thursday’s test

 

Wednesday, December 3

Procedure: glo germ lab

Assessment: lab report

Homework: study for the test

 

Thursday, December 4

Procedure: immunity test; respiratory diagrams and outlines

Assessment: test grade

Homework: read and outline chapter 17-respiratory system

 

Friday, December 5

Procedure: video: Breath of Life (Body Atlas DVD); discuss respiration

Assessment: verbal

Homework: study for the diagram quiz

 

 

AP Biology II

A.P. Standards covered: Behavioral Ecology; 5 Kingdom Survey

S.C. Standards covered: Life Science: IIB1a-d

Text: Biology  by Campbell and Reese; Videos from Body Atlas and Introducing Biology; Video disk: BioSci Series, Anatomy and Physiology and Animated Biological Processes; All lab equipment is from my own room or secured from 209 or 211S.  All 12 recommended labs are covered.

**All tests have essay questions and multiple choice, just as the College Board Exam.  The 12 required labs and any inquiry labs include students own written material.

Objectives for the week:

¨      Describe the functions of the major body systems, list and describe the organs and their functions in each system.

           

Advanced Placement Plans:

Monday, December 1

Procedure: discuss immunity

Assessment: verbal

Homework: read over the web quest

 

Tuesday, December 2

Procedure: glo germ lab; discuss the web quest

Assessment: lab report

Homework: study for the immunity quiz

 

Wednesday, December 3

Procedure: chapter 12 quiz; web quest

Assessment: quiz grade

Homework: web quest

 

Thursday, December 4

Procedure: web quest

Assessment: presentation

Homework:  web quest

 

Friday, December 5

Procedure: web quest

Assessment: presentation

Homework:  web quest

 

 

Medical Terminology

Text: Exploring Medical Language

Objectives:

  • Identify organs and structures of the integumentary, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, nervous, musculoskeletal, and endocrine systems.
  • Define, pronounce, and spell diseases and disorders, procedural, surgical and complementary terms associated with the integumentary, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, nervous, musculoskeletal, and endocrine systems.

 

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Anatomy and Physiology CP—1st and 3rd blocks

Objectives for the course:

S.C. Standards covered: Standard II Life Science, Strands A, B, E and F

 

A.    Introduction: Chapter 1

1.     Define and identify various anatomical terms including:   (directional terms, body planes).

2.     Describe and identify the level of structural organization to the level of body regions.

3.     Name the major body systems, their functions and list the major organs in each system

4.     Define homeostasis (cover in each individual chapter as it relates)

 

B.     Cellular Basis of Life: Chapter 3

1.     Identify the structure of a typical cell

2.     Define the function of each component of a typical cell

3.     Relate the function of cells to body functions

4.     Describe the processes that transport materials in and out of the cell

5.     Define and describe a tumor and a cancer

 

C.     Tissues and Membranes: Chapter 4

                          1. Name and identify the germ tissue layers, describe their organization, and the tissues to which they give rise.

       2. Name, identify, and describe the 4 major tissue types including their function and their locations in the body.

       3. Describe the processes involved in the two types of tissue repair.

 

D.    Integumentary System: Chapter 5

1.     Describe and identify the structures and functions of the major layers of the skin, including accessory organs.

                      2.  Explain the role of the skin in thermo-regulation of the body.

                     3.  Identify and describe various disorders related to the integumentary system

 

E. Skeletal System: Chapter 6

                     1. Describe the gross anatomy of a long bone.

                      2. Compare and contrast the structure of the four bone classes and provide examples of each class.

                      3. Name the major parts of the axial and appendicular skeletons and describe their relative functions.

                      4. Name, identify, and locate the various types of joints.

                      5. Identify and describe various disorders related to the skeletal system.

 

F. Muscular System: Chapter 7

           1. Explain the sliding filament mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction. (reference Marieb text)

           2. Identify the major skeletal muscles located in the human body.

          3. Explain how the locations of skeletal muscles are related to the movements they produce and how muscles     

               interact to produce such movements.

          4. Compare and contrast the three major muscle tissue types.

          5. Identify and describe various disorders related to the muscular system.

          6. Discuss how sports training affects muscles

 

G. Central Nervous System: Chapter 8

          1. list the main divisions of the nervous system

          2. describe the function of the central nervous system

          3. identify the parts of the brain, and describe their structure and functions

          4. describe the structure and function of the spinal cord

          5. describe the disorders of the brain and spinal cord

 

H. Peripheral Nervous System: Chapter 9

                1. describe the types of nerves

                2. describe the function of the cranial and spinal nerves

                3. relate the function of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems

      4. explain the reflex arc

                5. describe the disorders of the peripheral nervous system

 

I. Special Senses: Chapter 10

                1. describe the function of the 4 types of sensory receptors

                2. describe the parts and functions of the eye and the ear

                3. describe the disorders of the eye and the ear

 

J. Endocrine System: Chapter 11

                1. differentiate between endocrine and exocrine glands

                2. identify the major glands of the endocrine system, the hormones they produce and their functions

                3. describe the disorders of the endocrine system

K. Blood: Chapter 12

                1. identify and describe the components of blood and their functions

                2. explain the differences between the blood types

                3. explain the steps to blood clotting

                4. describe the disorders of the blood

 

L. Heart: Chapter 13

                 1. Name, identify and describe the locations of the major parts of the

                     heart and discuss their functions

                 2. describe the control of heart contractions (intrinsic conduction)

                3. describe the disorders of the heart

 

M. Circulation and blood vessels: Chapter 14

          1. describe the parts and pathways of the systemic and pulmonary circuits

          2. name and describe the specialized circulatory systems

          3. list the types and functions of vessels

          4. describe the disorders of circulation

 

N. Lymphatic System and Immunity: Chapters 15 and 16

          1. describe the parts and functions of the lymphatic system

          2. explain what is meant by immunity

          3. compare and contrast natural and acquired immunity

          4. identify specific and nonspecific body defenses and their functions         5. describe the disorders of the lymphatic and immune systems

 

O. Respiratory System: Chapter 17

     1. Name and describe the location of the organs of the respiratory system with their functions.

     2. Explain how inspiration and expiration are accomplished.

     3. Locate the respiratory center and explain how it controls normal breathing and factors that affect the respiratory center.

     4. Identify and describe various disorders related to the respiratory system.

 

P. Digestive System: Chapter 18

          1. Describe the overall function of the digestive system and differentiate between the different organs and of the alimentary canal and accessory digestive organs and their functions

          2. list and define the major processes occurring during digestive activity

          3. describe the disorders of the digestive system

 

Q. Nutrition: Chapter 19

          1. list the 6 major nutrient categories, note the dietary sources and the main cellular uses of each

          2. describe the disorders of poor nutrition

 

R. Urinary/Excretory System: Chapter 20

          1. explain the functions of the excretory organs

          2. describe the 3 processes of urine formation

          3. identify and describe the parts and functions of a nephron

          4. describe the disorders of the urinary/excretory system

 

S. Reproductive System: Chapter 21

          1. identify and describe the organs of the male and female reproductive system and their functions

          2. compare and contrast somatic cell division and meiosis

          3. explain the process of fertilization

          4. describe the major events of the menstrual cycle

          5. explain menopause and the changes that occur during this time

          6. describe the development during each trimester of pregnancy

          7. identify the different types of contraceptives and their relative effectiveness

          8. describe the disorders of the reproductive system and detection methods

 

AP Biology II/Anatomy and Physiology H

Objectives for the course:

Objectives: Behavior

  • Discuss the types of causes of behavior: ultimate and proximate
  • Differentiate between the types of learning: associative and operative
  • Differentiate between the types of conditioning: operant and classical
  • Discuss the differing types of behaviors: social; sexual; cognitive, etc.

Objectives: Kingdoms

  • Differentiate between the 5 kingdoms, including: characteristics, examples, body structure, evolution

 

A.  Introduction: The Human Body: An Orientation– Chapter 1

      1.   Define and identify various anatomical terms including:  (directional terms, body planes).

      2.   Describe and identify the level of structural organization to the level of body regions.

      3.   Define homeostasis and explain homeostatic mechanisms throughout the body.  (Give examples and cover in each individual body system)

      4.   Name the major body systems and list the major organs in each system.

 

B.  Biochemistry

      1.   Explain the importance of water and salts to body homeostasis.

      2.   Define acid and base and explain the concept of pH as it relates to the human body.

      3.   Describe and compare the building blocks, general structures, and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

      4.   Explain the role of dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis in the formation and breakdown of organic molecules.  (including:  metabolic pathways, catabolic and anabolic processes)

       

C.  Cellular Basis of Life and Body Tissues

      1.   Describe each kind of cytoplasmic organelle or structure and explain its function and relationship to the tissue types of the body.

      2.   Relate the plasma membrane structure to active and passive transport mechanisms.

      3.   Describe and identify the stages of the cell cycle.

      4.   Name and identify the germ tissue layers, describe their organization, and the tissues to which they give rise.

      5.   Name, identify, and describe the 4 major tissue types including their function and

their locations in the body.

     

D. Skin and Body Membranes: Chapter 4

      1.  Describe and identify the structures and functions of the major layers of the skin, including accessory organs.

      2.  Explain the homeostatic functions of the skins (reference Marieb)

      3.  Describe the factors that determine skin pigmentation and how it can be used as a diagnostic for certain diseases.

      4.  Identify and describe various disorders related to the integumentary system

 

E. Skeletal System: Chapter 5

      1. Describe the gross anatomy of a long bone.

2. Compare and contrast the structure of the four bone classes and provide examples of each class.

3. Explain bone growth, formation and remodeling.

4. Name the major parts of the axial and appendicular skeletons and describe their relative functions.

5. Classify joints structurally and functionally.

      6. Identify and describe various disorders related to the skeletal system

 

F. Muscular System: Chapter 6

            1. Describe the gross structure of a skeletal muscle with respect to location and names of its connective tissue coverings and attachments.

            2. Explain the sliding filament mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction.

            3. Identify the major skeletal muscles located in the human body.                 

            4. Explain how the locations of skeletal muscles are related to the movements they produce and how muscles interact to produce such movements.

            5. Compare and contrast the three major muscle tissue types.

            6. Identify and describe various disorders related to the muscular system.

 

G. Nervous System: Chapter 7

            1.   Describe and identify the general structures of a neuron, the types of neurons, and name the four major types of neuroglial cells and their functions.

            2.   Describe the events of a neural transmission.

            3.   Explain the components of a reflex arc.

            4.   Identify, list, and describe the major divisions of the nervous system.

            5.   Describe the central nervous system including the structures and functions of the spinal cord and brain.

            6.   Distinguish among motor, sensory, and association areas of the cerebral cortex.

            7.   Define the peripheral nervous system and list its components.

            8.   Identify and describe various disorders related to the nervous system.

 

H.     Special Senses: Chapter 8

1. Name the 5 kinds of receptors, their functions, and the organs with which they are associated.

            2. Describe the receptors and their location that are associated with the senses of touch, pressure, temperature, and pain.

            3. Explain the relationship between the senses of smell and taste.

            4. Identify the parts of the ear and explain the function of each part.

            5. Name the parts of the eye and explain the function of each part.

            6. Identify and describe various disorders related to the sensory organs.

I. Endocrine System: Chapter 9

      1. Indicate important difference between hormonal and neural controls of body function and maintaining homeostasis.

            2.   Compare and contrast endocrine and exocrine glands and list examples of each type.

            3.   Describe how hormones can be classified according to their chemical composition.

            4.   Name and describe the locations of the major endocrine glands of the body, and list the hormones they secrete with the functions and target tissues.

            5.   Identify and describe various disorders related to the endocrine system.

J.      Blood: Chapter 10

      1.   Describe the composition and physical characteristics of whole blood to include the components of plasma and the formed elements.

            2.   Describe the origins of the various blood cell types.

            3.   Identify and describe the major steps in blood coagulation.

            4.   Explain the basis for blood typing.

5.   Identify and describe various disorders of the blood

K.     Cardiovascular System: Chapter 11

1.   Name, identify, and describe the locations of the major parts of the heart and 

      discuss their functions.

            2.   Trace the pathway of the blood through the heart and the vessels of the coronary circulation.

            3.   Discuss the cardiac cycle and explain how it is controlled.

            4.   Compare the structures and functions of the major types of blood vessels.

            5.   List and explain the factors that influence blood pressure and describe how blood pressure is regulated.

            6.   Identify and locate the major arteries and veins of the pulmonary and systemic surface.

            7.   Describe the structure and special function of the hepatic portal system and fetal circulation.

            8.   Identify and describe various disorders related to the cardiovascular system.

L.      Lymphatic System and Body Defenses: Chapter 12

1.   Describe the function and distribution of lymphatic vessels and tissues and

      note their important functions.

            2.   Describe the source of lymph, its functions, and the mechanism of its transport.

            3.   Distinguish between specific and nonspecific immunity, and provide examples for each.

            4.   Explain the formation of the 2 major types of lymphocytes and how they function in immune mechanisms.

            5.   Name the major classes of immunoglobulins and discuss their origins and actions.

            6.   Distinguish between primary and secondary immune responses.

            7.   Compare and contrast active and passive immunity.

      8.   Identify and describe various disorders related to the immune and lymphatic

            systems

M. Respiratory System: Chapter 13

            1.   Name and describe the location of the organs of the respiratory system with their functions.

            2.   Explain how inspiration and expiration are accomplished.

            3.   Name and define each of the respiratory air volumes and capacities.

            4.   Locate the respiratory center and explain how it controls normal breathing and factors that affect the respiratory center.

            5.   Explain how carbon dioxide and oxygen are transported in the blood.

            6.   Identify and describe various disorders related to the respiratory system.

N.     Digestive System: Chapter 14

1.   Describe the overall function of the digestive system and differentiate between

      different organs of the alimentary canal and accessory digestive organs.

            2.   List and define briefly the major processes occurring during digestive system activity.

            3.   List the 6 major nutrient categories.  Note important dietary sources and the main cellular uses of each.

            4.   Identify and describe various disorders related to the digestive system and nutrition.

O.    Urinary System: Chapter 15

1.   Identify and describe the functions of the organs of the urinary system.

            2.   Trace the pathway of blood through the major vessels within the kidney.

            3.   Identify the parts of the nephron responsible for filtration, reabsorbtion, and secretion and describe the mechanisms underlying each of these functional processes.

            4.   List the factors that determine body water content and electrolyte balance and how they are regulated by the kidney.

            5.   Identify and describe various disorders related to the urinary system.

P.     Reproductive System: Chapter 16

            1.   Name and identify the parts of the male (female) reproductive system and describe their general functions.

            2.   Describe the process of spermatogenesis (oogenesis) and trace the path followed by sperm cells (ova) from their site of origin to the outside.

            3.   Explain how hormones control the activities of the male (female) reproductive organs and the development of male (female) secondary sex characteristics.

            4.   Describe the major events that occur during the menstrual cycle.

            5.   Identify and describe various disorders related to the reproductive systems of male and female.

            6.   Describe the hormonal changes that occur in the maternal body during pregnancy.

PlPlants:

1.1.           Describe the reproduction, growth and development plants

1.2.           Explain the economic and ecological importance of plants

1.3.           describe the transport mechanisms of plants

1.4.           describe the process and importance of photosynthesis

1.5.           describe the structural and behavioral adaptations of plants and their responses to the environment

PlDNA, RNA and protein synthesis objectives:

·        name the scientists involved in the discovery of DNA and describe their contribution to the model

·        describe the structures of DNA and RNA and their role in protein synthesis

·        describe the process of DNA replication and errors that can occur

·        compare and contrast DNA and RNA molecules

·        describe the process of protein synthesis and the errors that can result

Genetics:

       describe the work performed by Mendel

       define all relevant genetic terminology

       Perform crosses using Punnett Squares

       Determine the probability of an event

       State the laws of segregation and independent assortment

       Explain the chromosomal theory of inheritance

       Explain gene linkage, crossing over and genetic recombination

       Explain the chromosomal basis of sex

       Describe chromosomal errors that lead to disease

Bacteria and viruses:

       Describe the life cycles of viruses

       Describe reproductive mechanisms for bacteria

       Describe how viruses are harmful