Human Biology 11 Outcomes
Human Biology 11 Outcomes
· Identify and describe a career related to human systems, and report findings to the class. (HB – 101)
· Using a variety of research tools, collect information on a current topic of interest related to human biology (HB- 201)
· Identify and describe examples of activities that demonstrate awareness of healthy lifestyles (HB – 102)
· Explore ethical issues related to human biology (HB – 103)
Introduction to Human Biology
· Identify the characteristics of living things (HB-301)
· Examine cells and investigate the diversity of cells (HB-202)
· Discuss the levels of organization as related to humans (HB-302)
Skin
· Identify and make the connections among the structures and the functions of the skin using a variety of representations (HB-303)
· Individually investigate their skin patterns and compare skin patterns as a group (HB-203)
· Explore and discuss the skin as a sensory organ (HB-204)
· Analyze various skin care practices relating these to their personal health (HB-104)
· Investigate and evaluate the claims of various skin and hair care products (HB-105)
· Investigate and communicate, in a variety of ways, the causes, symptoms and treatment of various skin disorders (HB-304)
· Identify the bones, joints and muscles of the skeletal/muscular system and describe the functions of each, referring to support and movement (HB-205)
· Investigate and communicate, in a variety of ways, the causes, symptoms and treatment of various skeletal and muscular disorders (HB – 305)
Circulatory System
· Identify and make the connections among the structures and the functions of the circulatory system using a variety of representations (HB - 306)
· Investigate and communicate, in a variety of ways, the causes, symptoms and treatment of various blood and circulatory disorders and their impact on healthy living. (HB – 206)
Digestive System
· Explore the relationship among balanced diet, caloric intake and health, utilizing knowledge of the function and sources of the six essential nutrients (HB – 106)
· Examine the influence of food labels, marketing techniques, and advertising on consumers and public health (HB – 107)
· Identify and make the connections among the structures and the functions of the digestive system (HB – 307)
· Explore, in a variety of ways, the causes, symptoms and treatment of eating and digestive disorders (HB – 108)
Optional Units (Reproductive & Respiratory)
· Identify and make connections between structure and functions for a minimum of two of the following: Nervous/sensory system Reproductive system Respiratory system Immune system Human behaviour Human genetics (HB – 308)
· In relation to the chosen topics, explore and communicate the effects of disorders on homeostasis (HB –109)