What's included
4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssignments
1-2 hours per week. After each lesson, there will be an activity that will allow me to check for student understanding of the topics covered. I will provide support and clarification if needed.Mastery Evaluation
There will be a chapter test at the end that has been created to check for understanding.Assessment
I am more than happy to provide whatever feedback/transcript you may need for documentation. Please just let me know before the end of the course.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 This is course is Chapter 2: The Chemical Level of Organization 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.
Learning Goals
Students will understand the role of water in maintaining homeostasis, including its impact on cellular function, blood volume, and temperature regulation.
Students will learn how electrolytes are essential for muscle contraction and nerve function. They will also understand the importance of maintaining proper pH levels in the blood for enzyme activity and nervous system function.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Basic Chemistry
The introduction of atoms, elements, molecules and compounds.
1 assignment
9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
Importance of Water, pH, and Electrolytes
Exploration of the properites of water, its role in the body and in maintaining homeostasis as well as the pH scale, acids, bases and the role of electrolytes in the cellular functions.
1 assignment
9 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
Biomolecules
An introduction to the four macromolecules; carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. We will look at their structure, function and their importance in maintaining cellular activities.
1 assignment
12 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
Chapter Test
A problem based test to determine concept comprehension.
1 assignment
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This is an anatomy and physiology course that teaches about the human body. There may be images of the naked female and male form as we move through the course.
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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Self-Paced Course
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Ages: 13-18