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High School Adv Bio-Human Body (22 Weeks)
Patricia Valdez Certified Teacher
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(200)
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.
Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Aligned with Advanced Placement (AP) Standards
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...
22 lessons//22 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Organization of the Human BodyStudents will learn the terminology used in referring to locations of the body and the categorization of different systemsWeek 2Lesson 2The Study of TissuesStudents will learn how a group of cells become tissue.Week 3Lesson 3Skin AnatomyStudents will learn the layers of the skin.Week 4Lesson 4Bone StructureStudents will learn the structure of a long bone.Week 5Lesson 5Skeletal SystemStudents will learn the labels of the bones in a human body.Week 6Lesson 6Skeletal HistologyStudents will learn the parts of a bone cell.Week 7Lesson 7Muscle ConstructionStudents will learn the different layers involved in muscle contraction.Week 8Lesson 8Types of MusclesStudents will learn the three basic types of muscles.Week 9Lesson 9Neurons and the BrainStudents will learn the parts of a nerve and the brain.Week 10Lesson 10Nervous SystemStudents will learn the names of the different nerves in the body.Week 11Lesson 11CNSStudents will learn about the Central Nervous System.Week 12Lesson 12PNSStudents will learn about the Peripheral Nervous System.Week 13Lesson 13Circulatory System-BloodStudents will learn the parts of blood.Week 14Lesson 14Circulatory System-HeartStudents will learn how blood travels through the heart.Week 15Lesson 15Lymphatic SystemStudents will learn what the lymphatic system does.Week 16Lesson 16Lung StructureStudents will learn the parts of a lung.Week 17Lesson 17Respiratory SystemStudents will learn the parts of the respiratory system.Week 18Lesson 18Urinary SystemStudents will learn the parts of the male and female urinary system.Week 19Lesson 19Kidney StructureStudents will learn the labels of the kidney.Week 20Lesson 20Reproductive OrgansStudents will learn the organs of male and female reproductive system.Week 21Lesson 21Reproductive SystemStudents will learn the diseases that may affect reproductionWeek 22Lesson 22PresentationsStudents will select a topic to do a three to five minute presentation.
This class is taught in English.
- This course will help students better understand the anatomy and physiology of all body systems and how they work together.
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
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: 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
Frequency: includedDetails: 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.
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.
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
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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.
We will use the Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Text online. We will use YouTube to explain various bodily functions.
Joined October, 2018
5.0
200reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Texas Teaching Certificate in Science
Hello, My name is Patricia Valdez. I love teaching! I am a wife. I have four sons (who were homeschooled all the way thru to high school) and eight grandchildren. I am bilingual. I speak both English and Spanish. I enjoy gardening, upcycling and...
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Group Class
$17
weekly or $355 for 22 classes1x per week, 22 weeks
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 15-18
3-12 learners per class
