HS Super Human Anatomy & Physiology (Semester 1 of 2)
What's included
12 live meetings
18 in-class hoursHomework
2-4 hours per week. All homework, quizzes, and exams are optional based on the needs of the student and if they are enrolled in a charter school, homeschooled, or just learning to learn. Types of Assignments: • Weekly assignments and quizzes on past discussions • Midterm and Final Exam • AT HOME labs done with materials easily available at most grocery stores • Final Project Creating their own superhuman based on the science and the correlating assignments to complete it • Other creative projects to help solidify principles taught (for example Cellular Organelle "Superherofication" - If the _____ where a superhero, who would they be?)Assessment
Each assignment turned in, will be graded. It is recommended that each student do all the assigned work. However, depending on your students schooling situation or learning abilities, any assignment can be altered. If you ask us for an overall grade, it will be based on the completed course. First semester grading: 40% Homework, 30% Labs, 20% Midterm, & 10% Quizzes. Second Semester grading: 30% Homework, 20% Labs, 20% Final Project, 20% Final Exam, & 10% Quizzes. Once again, any adjustments for your particular schooling needs can be made to meet the needs of your student.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
This is the first semester of a two semester High School level Human Anatomy & Physiology course, however with a "SUPER" twist! This class includes engrossing assignments, “at home labs”, and fun projects where the students will create their very own superhumans and super powers! Using project based learning, this class will cover the standards of High School Life Science, based in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). This course teaches in detail the structure and function of all of the main systems in the human body such as skeletal system, circulatory system, muscular system, etc. After each in depth discussion, we then hypothesize what would it take to create the super powers such as the different super heroes and villains we see in the comics, TV, and movies. For example: How much energy would it take for a speedy hero, like the Flash, to move that fast? What parts of the eye anatomy could be altered to develop heat vision or x-ray vision, such as Superman? Could someone's anatomy and physiology be mutated to be able to shape shift into another person, such as Mystique? All of these questions and more are the basis of this fun and exciting class. This will be done with key assignments, quizzes, exam, and “at home” labs, where the students will dive deep into each topic. However, this is where the FUN begins. The main set of assignments and labs are done in the Edu-LARP project based learning method (Educational Live Action Role Play). This method is designed to create meaningful connections between the material and a fun fictional story that we collaboratively tell, as a class, over the entire year. The story for this class is where the students are agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. monitoring the presence and activity of superhumans on Earth 616! Instead of the normal assignments, each project is a task for the agents (students) to help the world be a safer place! This method teaches all of the standards from the NGSS such as, the scientific method, standard format for lab write-ups, all of the major body systems etc. However, the engaging story keeps the students interest at maximum level! The most important part of what we will be covering, in the course, is WHY YOUR STUDENT CARES ABOUT Anatomy and Physiology. You might think the last statement would be obvious. However, over the 20+ years of teaching, what I have discovered is lacking from most courses is how it directly relates to the students’ lives and future educational/professional goals. How many times have you heard the words, “I’ll never use __________ in life! Why am I learning it!” I ensure that each student understands, no matter what they end up doing in their life, science will help them comprehend how the world around them works. I make an special effort to learn what those goals interests are of each student, so I can be sure to point it out. During this course we will have discussions on the topics (not lectures). There will usually be some slides and some notes for them to take. We will also have some quizzes and exams to encourage them to study. These assignments make great samples if you are with a charter school. There will also be lots of outside resources that will help your learner to understand the material according to their learning style. We try a multi prong attack of reading, visuals, videos, projects, and of course class time to be sure that each person understands the material. Each day will consist of first going over the answers to homework assignments from the week prior. Then, we will have our discussion about the new science topics. Finally, depending on the day, we will also discuss any labs that they might have coming up or completed since our last session. The students will have a list of what we will cover each week that is sent out when they enroll. Links to the material for the next session is usually sent out to the students the week before. This is known as the "upside down classroom" structure. It makes the sessions with the students more engaging because they have gone over the material beforehand. The final project for the class is two parts, a oral/visual presentation and a written report about a fictional superhuman of their own creation. Using the science we have learned about human anatomy and physiology, the students will create a potential mutations in parts of their character's body to generate super powers. They must explain first how those parts of the body normally function in a regular human. Then explain how their superhuman has been altered to generate their abilities. The students will also do a creative and tragic backstory, including who their character was before, how they got their powers, and who their arch nemesis is!. The students will do this by using all the science and understanding they have gained from their studies during the year. Here are the topics covered over all 24 weeks, both semesters. Upon registration, you will receive a document with the syllabus. Chemical Basis of Life The Cell, Cellular Metabolism & Division Organization of Tissues, Organs and Systems Integumentary System Skeletal System Muscular System Genetics and Inheritance Blood and Cardiovascular System Respiratory System The Nervous System & The Special Senses Lymphatic System and Immunology Digestive System, Metabolism, and Nutrition Urinary System Endocrine System NGSS Standard to be covered in these topics: Molecules to Organisms : Structures and Processes HS-LS1 Ecosystems: Energy, Interactions, & Dynamics HS-LS2 Heredity: Inheritance & Variation in Traits HS-LS3 Biological Evolution: Unity & Diversity HS-LS4 Here are the NGSS Standards to be covered: Molecules to Organisms : Structures and Processes HS-LS1 Ecosystems: Energy, Interactions, & Dynamics HS-LS2 Heredity: Inheritance & Variation in Traits HS-LS3 Biological Evolution: Unity & Diversity HS-LS4 For more information on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) please visit their website https://www.nextgenscience.org/ A full copy of the syllabus and what will happen on each of the 24 sessions is sent as the student enroll.
Learning Goals
Here is a list of the learning topics. The goal is for each student to understand the anatomy and physiology of each system and how it relates to their individual life.
Anatomy & Physiology of Superhumans (and Humans)
Chemical Basis of Life
The Cell, Cellular Metabolism & Division
Organization of Tissues, Organs and Systems
Integumentary System
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Genetics and Inheritance
Blood and Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
The Nervous System & The Special Senses
Lymphatic System and Immunology
Digestive System, Metabolism, and Nutrition
Urinary System
Endocrine System
NGSS Standard to be covered in these topics:
Molecules to Organisms : Structures and Processes HS-LS1
Ecosystems: Energy, Interactions, & Dynamics HS-LS2
Heredity: Inheritance & Variation in Traits HS-LS3
Biological Evolution: Unity & Diversity HS-LS4
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)4 Units
12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksUnit 1: Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Lesson 1:
Intro to Anatomy & Physiology of Superhumans (and Humans)
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Chemical Basis of Life - Sub-Atomic Superhumans
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
The Cell - Superhumans Altered at the Cellular Level
90 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Cellular Metabolism & Division - Energy & Dividing Superhumans
90 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Parental Guidance
In the sections on Genetics and the Endocrine system, human reproduction will be discussed. This will be strictly scientific. It will be about how inheritance works and how the endocrine system works. This is not a “Health Class”. Sexual development and sexuality are NOT discussed, except where it pertains to Genetics and the Endocrine System. We keep all discussions family friendly.
Supply List
• Science Notebook • For “AT HOME” labs (smock, protective gloves, and eye protection) • A complete list of materials for "AT Home" labs will be given when you register for the class
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a teacher in San Diego County for 25+ years for Charter School and home school students. I teach Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Human Anatomy, and much, much more! I work with Middle School and High School age students. I own and run a learning center in my home town that has been serving students for over 15 years. I am an approved vendors and considered an subject area expert for multiple charter schools in CA. I use creative methods to engage the students mind to learn through interesting and exciting thematic learning (Edu-LARP). I believe that we can cover the standards, but in a way that makes it memorable and makes connections to their own life and the world around them.
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Live Group Course
$375
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
90 min
Completed by 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
5-18 learners per class