Anatomy & Physiology

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Week 1: April 6-10

Learning Goals:

Students will learn the anatomy, functions, physiology and homeostatic imbalances of the Cardio/Pulmonary System.

I can label the diagram of the structures of the respiratory system, list and describe 4 functions of the respiratory system, describe the breathing mechanisms of the respiratory system, and describe at least 6 disorders related to this system.

Estimated Time for The Week: 2.5 hours (150 minutes)

Learn & Practice:


Suggestions for common issues:

If you are not able to access the chapter 16 google slides click here.

If you can not find the labeling diagram click here

The labeling of the diagram needs to be on your own paper, and then you can check it with this quizlet


Week 2: April 13-17

Learning Goal:

  1. Learn the anatomy, functions, physiology and homeostatic imbalances of the Circulatory/Cardiovascular System.
  2. Identify the structures of the Circulatory/Cardiovascular System
  3. Describe how the heart pumps blood
  4. Describe the 3 functions of the Circulatory/Cardiovascular system
  5. Describe 6 diseases related to this system.

Estimated Time for The Week: 2.5 hours (150 minutes)

Learn & Practice:

  1. First click here to view the google slides to learn about the structures and blood flow of the Circulatory/Cardiovascular System.
  2. Second click here to continue learning about the structures of the Circulatory/Cardiovascular System with this animated and interactive activity.
  3. Third click here to watch a screencast to review the parts of the Circulatory/Cardiovascular system and the flow of blood.
  4. Fourth quiz yourself to see what you remember about the structures of the heart with this quizlet.
  5. Fifth click here to view the google slides to learn about the cardiac cycle.
  6. Sixth complete an internet search to find 3 main functions and 6 diseases of the circulatory/cardiovascular system.
  7. Seventh click here to watch this very cool and quick virtual dissection of a sheep heart.
  8. Be curious; conduct a lab by taking your pulse each day while sitting and get an average pulse rate. Then compare it to taking your pulse each day after mild exercise such as walking around and get an average. Using these numbers compare the impact even mild exercise has on your pulse rate. Click here to learn how to take your pulse.

Week 3: April 20-24

Learning Goals: Learn the anatomy, functions, physiology and homeostatic imbalances of the Digestive System.

  1. Identify the structures of the Digestive System
  2. Describe how the digestive system moves food and absorbs nutrients through the body
  3. Describe the 3 functions of the digestive system
  4. Describe 6 diseases related to this system.

Estimated Time for The Week: 2.5 hours (150 minutes)

Learn & Practice:

  • First click here to view the google slides to learn about the structures and functions of the Digestive system.
  • Second watch this animation of the organs of digestion-Animation: Organs of Digestion when the video is complete, take the quiz to see how you do.
  • See if you can complete this concept map over the digestive system - Digestive System Concept Map
  • Third, view to the virtual dissection of the digestive system - Digestive System Dissection
  • Look over the PDF and try keeping a food diary to see what you learn from it. Food Diary Assignment
  • Be curious; Find and search 3 different careers that you would use your knowledge of the digestive system. Find out schooling requirements, amount of job opportunities, and possible salaries

Week 4: April 27 - May 1

Learning Goal:

Identify the anatomy and the functions of the Urinary System, explain and model how the kidneys filter the blood to maintain homeostasis, and describe how high blood pressure and diabetes result from damage to the kidneys.

Estimated Time for The Week: 2.5 hours, 150 minutes total

Learn & Practice:

Engage:

Explore:

    • Spend 90 seconds writing down as many questions as you can think of about the phenomena in #1. (Actually set a timer!)
    • Spend 15-20 minutes investigating, observing, and researching, as much as you can about the phenomena from #1.

Learn & Explain: Use the content below to learn some key information. Take notes as you learn:

    • Use these Google Slides about the Urinary System to take notes while using the I can statements from above as a guide.
    • Watch this video: How do your Kidney’s Work? Don’t forget to take notes about how your kidney’s function.
    • Improve your Urinary System vocabulary by completing this word search. Click here to check your answers for numbers one through twenty.
    • Try this self-study and guided kidney simulation. Use the drop down menu on the top right to help you start and restart a section. In the intro review the function(s) of each part. In the nephron section make sure to notice the pathway of each of the five substances, and where they end up. In the capsule section why do you think protein is not filtered out of the blood? In the proximal section notice which substance does not get transported back into the blood. In the loop of henle section observe how water is conserved. In the last section the collecting duct which two substances should be absent from urine? Be curious and research what diseases might be present if these two substances are found in your urine.
    • Read this article: How artificial kidneys and miniaturized dialysis can save millions of lives. Cost and water usage are major concerns with dialysis. How are scientists trying to overcome these obstacles? How would you make sure that dialysis was available for everyone in need around the world? What are your ideas to engineer a dialysis machine?

Elaborate: Use the resources below to go deeper and apply the learning to new levels.

Do & Connect:

    • Watch this video before you start the experiment. Using household items design and build an artificial kidney to model how the kidney(s) work as a filtration system to maintain homeostasis. Here is a list of items to help you get started: coffee filters, cheesecloth, food coloring, straws, water, glass jar(s), strainer, sand, chalk, beads, aquarium rocks etc.

Week 5: May 4-8

Learning Goal:

  1. Identify the anatomy and the functions of the Immune/Lymphatic System.
  2. Explain and model how the blood and lymph protect the body from invading pathogens and maintain homeostasis.
  3. Describe the role of the Immune System in the current COVID 19 Pandemic.

Estimated Time for The Week: 2.5 hours (150 minutes total)

Learn & Practice

Engage:

Watch this video COVID-19 may trigger potentially deadly immune response

Explore:

    • Spend 90 second writing down as many questions as you can think of about the Cytokine Storm phenomena in #1. (Actually set a timer!)
    • Spend 15-20 minutes investigating, observing, and researching, as much as your can about the phenomena from #1.

Learn & Explain: Use the content below to learn some key information. Take notes as you learn:

The Human Immune System and The Human Immune System Notes

Play this Game to fight off a virus or Bacteria:

Conflict Immunity (HTML5)

    • Play this Video Game to see if you can solve the mystery outbreaks

Solve the Mystery Outbreak

Elaborate: Use the resources below to go deeper and apply the learning to new levels.

Do & Connect:

    • Find an article or video that makes a claim about the Coronavirus such as a treatment, cure, how it is spread, the death rate, etc.
    • Go to the following link and ask the 7 questions in the link before you decide your beliefs on the Claim in the article.
    • 7 Questions to Ask About a Scientific Claim Before You Believe It
    • Share the article and your opinions of the claim with your teacher after asking yourself the 7 questions.

Week 6: May 11-13

Learning Goal:

Explain the anatomy and function of the Endocrine system.

Explain how hormones are important in the body, and list the major hormones in the body.

Estimated Time for The Week: 1-2hours, 60-120 minutes total

Learn & Practice

Engage:

    • Watch the following video. Note: Insulin is a major hormone in the body and its function is exemplary of what hormones do in the body.

Video: Role of the hormone Insulin

Explore:

    • Spend 90 second writing down as many questions as you can think of about the phenomena in #1. (Actually set a timer!)
    • Spend 15-20 minutes investigating, observing, and researching, as much as your can about the phenomena from #1.

Learn & Explain: Use the content below to learn some key information. Take notes as you learn:

Elaborate: Use the resources below to go deeper and apply the learning to new levels.

Do & Connect:

    • Research some of the major hormones, and how they play a role in the body.
    • Research how intermittent fasting plays a role in regulating or increasing growth hormone.
    • As a brief review of the course see if you can:
      1. List each of the 11 body systems
      2. Explain 1 function of each system
      3. List 2 organs of each system
      4. Explain 1 imbalance that can occur in each system.