The first nine weeks of this class, Body Structure & Function, will cover the structural and mechanical functions of the human body. It is for students interested in the health or medical fields as well as physical therapy, education, coaching and recreation. Juniors and Seniors who complete all NTC course requirements, and earn a grade of C or better on NTC grading scale can be awarded high school credit, as well as credit on a NTC transcript. NTC course requirements and grading scale may be different from the high school course requirements and scale.
Portfolio items for this class could include the Cumulative Final Summative Assessment and Lab Papers.
Unit Outline
0) Lab Safety
1) Body Orientation
2) Tissues, Membranes, and Integumentary
3) Skeletal System
4) Muscular System
5) Blood
6) Cardiovascular
7) Lymphatic and Body Defenses
8) Respiratory System
9) Digestive System
10) Urinary System
11) Reproductive System
12) Nervous System
13) Special Senses
14) Endocrine System