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High School Anatomy (22 Weeks)

This twenty-two-week intense college prep course covers Human Anatomy in detail. This course is for homeschooled students seeking a health career or even just to get the required science credit that some colleges prefer for other degrees. This course fulfills the Advanced Biology course on a high school transcript. It is also great for students who really enjoy studying the human body.
Patricia Valdez Certified Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
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What's included

22 live meetings
18 hrs 20 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Students will have reading assignments, videos, coloring sheets, and handouts to complete each week. Homework shouldn't last more than 2-3 hours a week.
Assessment
Students must submit all homework for an assessment grade. There will be oral quizzes and group discussions, too. There are NO academic exams. I can reference exams upon request but they are optional. There is an end-of-the-course presentation that students must do to complete the course.

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate - Advanced Level
All the systems of the human body will be taught in detail. Most students take this course after they have completed Biology and Chemistry. Most students are juniors or seniors in high school.

The reason the prerequisites are important is that they will help the student to understand the physiology of each system better. For example, the symbols PO4, Ca, and NO3 may be mentioned. If the student doesn't know any Chemistry, this may be unclear to them. However, there are exceptions to any rule, I will consider a parent's opinion if they think their child can handle it.
My class begins with a review of all homework,  then a video, and then lectures over complicated concepts.

My style of teaching is through auditory and visual learning. I will use manipulatives if it makes things easier to understand.  An example of a visual lesson is using crayons, paper, and tape to make a model of the muscle layers.
We will use sketch pads to depict what we see on microscopic slides. Microscopes are not required for this class.
Venn diagrams will help students compare and contrast some intricacies found in various systems.
                                                                   NO TEXTBOOK IS REQUIRED. 
                                                                 Students will be using online resources.
                                                        Everything a student reads or views, will be online.
* Certain topics may take more time to teach. I have designated which mods may need two lessons. If I see that students have a grasp of the information, I may or may not use that time for that mod. 

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CREDIT OR ENRICHMENT
What's the difference? 'Credit' means it will go towards your high school transcript. I am a TX-certified teacher. The student will receive a certificate of completion because you've completed all the homework required every week. The student will receive a numerical grade at the end of the course.
     Whereas, 'enrichment' means you are just taking it to learn more about your well-being. Students who take it as an enrichment will receive a certificate of participation and do some or none of the homework. No numerical grade will be distributed to students who are taking it as enrichment. 
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EVALUATION of the course is based on homework being turned in and class participation when we review homework during class time. This allows students to check their homework and ask questions. All homework is to be turned in to their private Outschool email. Homework can be submitted by taking pics and uploading them to the Outschool student email. All assignments are submitted chronologically, so there are no discrepancies regarding whether work was turned in. There are NO TESTS. I assess by oral questions and homework submissions only.
Learning Goals
This course will help students better understand the anatomy and physiology of all body systems and how they work together.
learning goal

Syllabus

Standards
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards
22 Lessons
over 22 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Organization of the Human Body
 Students will learn the terminology used in referring to locations of the body and the categorization of different systems 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
The Study of Tissues
 Students will learn how a group of cells become tissue. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Skin Anatomy
 Students will learn the layers of the skin. 
50 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Bone Structure
 Students will learn the structure of a long bone. 
50 mins online live lesson

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Students will be exposed to various preserved specimens (sheep's eye, heart and rabbit lung, etc. ) and medical terminology that the endocrine and reproductive system will cover. Students will also be viewing videos on Youtube to better understand various bodily functions an anatomical parts. CK-12 will be the class reference text used for reading assignments and answering worksheets.
Pre-Requisites
When taking this course, students should have already taken Biology and Chemistry. This course is an advanced biology course that focuses on the human body. A student needs to be self-motivated and able to stay on task.
Supply List
I will give the students a heads up as to when they will need the supplies for a lab. These labs may or may not be done in class time. However, the lab must be done to fill the requirement for the course.
These are short and safe labs for students to better understand the physiology of the body.

Computer printer and paper to print handouts
Color pencils or markers
Scotch tape
Scissors
Gluestick
flexible measuring tape
hand-held weights or heavy book
large paper clips
ruler
16 pk of crayons
drinking plastic straws
2-9 in balloons
crackers of any kind
orange juice
paper cups
tray
water
2 bowls
magnifying glass
milk of magnesia
sprite
baking soda
milk
Joined October, 2018
5.0
200reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
I have thirty-five years of teaching experience at the high school level. I have a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a minor in Art. Plus, I am a lifetime certified, a secondary teacher who still continues to learn online. 
In recent years, I've taken several online courses to stay current on what is being taught now. 
Vital Signs: Understanding What the Body Is Telling Us from the University of Pennsylvania
Drugs, drug use, drug policy, and health from the University of Geneva
Emerging Trends & Technologies in the Virtual K-12 Classroom from the University of California, Irvine

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$17

weekly or $355 for 22 classes
1x per week, 22 weeks
50 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
3-12 learners per class

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