What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. After each lesson there is an activity or project used to assess understanding.Mastery Evaluation
Chapter test after completion of all lessons.Letter Grade
includedGrading
I will provide critical feedback after each assignment is turned in as well as for each chapter test.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
The overall A&P program is broken down into smaller unit studies which are also broken down into chapters. Each chapter is further broken down into lessons. There are between 3 and 6 lessons per chapter, including the final chapter test. A new chapter will be added to the school page every two weeks until the entire program has been added. Each lesson is then broken down into a video that teaches the topic, readings that delve a bit deeper, problem-based activities, and Quizzlets. This setup provides a way to reduce the overwhelming feeling that sometimes comes up when we are faced with a daunting task while also allowing students and parents to choose to take the entire course, or just the units and chapters they are interested in learning. There will be 6 Units and 17 Chapter Unit 1; Levels of Organization Chapter 1; Structure and Function Chapter 2; Chemistry of Living Things Chapter 3; Cells Chapter 4; Tissues and Membranes Unit 2; Support and Movement Chapter 5; Integumentary System Chapter 6; Skeletal Chapter 7; Muscular Unit 3; Regulation, Integration and Control Chapter 8; Nervous Chapter 9; Senses Chapter 10; Endocrine Unit 4; Fluids and Transport Chapter 11; Circulatory Chapter 12; Lymphatic/Immune Unit 5; Energy, Maintenance, and Environmental Exchange Chapter 13; Respiratory Chapter 14; Digestive Chapter 15; Urinary Unit 6; Human Development Chapter 16; Reproductive Chapter 17; Genetics Though this progam is self-paced, I am always available for help or guidance if needed through email or video. Though I hold students to a high standard I understand that standard is different for each student. I believe the best way to learn in through guidance as a learner progresses. Though I can provide grades if requested, I focus mostly on providing critical feedback that will help guide the student to a better understanding. I see mistakes as learning points and not as something that is bad or needed to be avoided at the cost of true effort. This first course is Chapter 1 (Structure and Function) of Unit 1 (Levels of Organization).
Learning Goals
Integration of Structure and Function: Emphasize the interdependence between anatomy and physiology.
Homeostasis: Reinforce the concept of homeostasis across all levels of organization, from the chemical level to tissues.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to A&P and Levels of Organization in the Human Body
Understanding the difference between anatomy and physiology and describing the six levels of organization in the human body. Students will also be able to explain how each level builds upon the previous to create a functioning body.
2 assignments
9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Functional Characteristics of Human Life
Exploring the key characterisitcs of life and applying them to real world situations.
1 assignment
8 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Reqirements for Human Survival
Identifying the four basic requirements for servals and discussing how imbalances in these requirements affect the body.
1 assignment
6 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Introduction to Homestasis
Defining homeostasis and its importance in maintaining a stable internal environment as well as exploring feedback mechanisms and their importance in maintaining the body.
1 assignment
6 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Given the topic of anatomy and physiology, there may, at times, be nude images to demonstrate locations, organs, etc.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Book:
J. Gordon Betts, Kelly A. Young, James A. Wise, Eddie Johnson, Brandon Poe, Dean H. Kruse, Oksana Korol, Jody E. Johnson, Mark Womble, Peter DeSaix, OpenStax College, Anatomy & Physiology. Houston, TX. Apr 20, 2022 <http://cnx.org/content/col11496/latest/>.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Maine Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Master's Degree from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
I am a progressive education professional with over two decades of experience in a variety of formal and informal settings. My passion lies in creating nature-based multifaceted, interdisciplinary learning experiences with a commitment to equity. I have a BS in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and I have a masters in teaching with a focus on biological sciences. I am a certified teacher in Maine and previous certified teacher in Texas.
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Ages: 13-18