Week 1: September 1-4- Unit 1-Barn Intro, S.A.E & FFA, Getting to Know You!

Topics & Essential Questions

• Barn Welcome

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What animals are at the school barn and how do we remain safe around them?

  2. What animal chores can I assist with daily?

  3. What is FFA?\

  4. What is a S.A.E.?

"I can" Statements:

1. I can demonstrate how to be safe around school barn animals.

2. I can help with barn chores.

3. I can develop a personal SAE to grow over the semester.

Standards:

• AS2.a: Classify animals according to hierarchical taxonomy and agriculture use.

• AS2.c: Select animals for specific purposes and maximum performance based on anatomy and physiology.

• AS6.a: Demonstrate safe animal handling and management techniques.

• AS6.b: Implement procedures to ensure that animal products are safe.

• CD2.b.7.h: Interpret and analyze the impact of current education, training and work trends on life, learning and career plans.

• I can develop a personal SAE to grow over the semester.

Week 2: September 8-11- Unit 2 -Anatomy & Physiology &

Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE)

Topics & Essential Questions

• SAE

  • What is an SAE?

  • What SAE's would I be able to develop?

• Anatomy & Physiology

  • How is animal anatomy different beween species?

  • How is animal anatomy similar between species?

"I can" Statements:

1. I can identify common and uncommon anatomical structures on various animals.

Standards:

• AS2.a: Classify animals according to hierarchical taxonomy and agriculture use.

• AS2.c: Select animals for specific purposes and maximum performance based on anatomy and physiology.

• AS6.a: Demonstrate safe animal handling and management techniques.

Week 3: September 14-18 - Unit 3: Cell Biology & Unit 4: Tissue Types & Functions

Topics & Essential Questions

• The Cell

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are the different anatomic features, and their functions, of an animal cell?

  2. What are the different phases of mitosis

  3. What is the basic structure of a cell?

• Tissue

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are the different types of tissue?

  2. What are the different types of tissue made from and what are they used for?

"I can" Statements:

1. Recognize anatomic components of animals cells.

2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of animal cell physiology.

3. Demonstrate an understanding of the functional relationships of body tissues and organs.

Standards:

• 4C3.b - Work collaboratively with others.

• IMTW3.a - Adopt new technological tools to increase personal and organizational productivity.

• AS2.b - Apply principles of comparative anatomy and physiology to uses within various animal systems. (As2.b.6-9.h)

• BT2.a - Demonstrate safe ad proper laboratory procedures and record keeping using biological material.

Week 4: September 21-25- Unit 5: Musculoskeletal System

Topics & Essential Questions

• Bones

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are some different shapes and sizes of bones?

  2. Why does the shape and size of a bone affect an animal?

  3. What are joints and what functions do joints offer?

  4. What are some common fractures that occur in animals?

• Muscles

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are common muscle groups of the limbs?

  2. What are the differences between flexor and extensor muscles?

"I can" Statements:

1. Recognize parts of the bone

2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of joint anatomy and function

3. Recognize major muscle groups

4. Recognize common types of traumatic fractures

Standards:

• 4C3.b - Work collaboratively with others.

• IMTW3.a - Adopt new technological tools to increase personal and organizational productivity.

• AS2.b - Apply principles of comparative anatomy and physiology to uses within various animal systems.

• As2.c - Select animals for specific purposes and maximum performance based on anatomy and physiology.

• BT2.a - Demonstrate safe ad proper laboratory procedures and record keeping using biological material.

Week 5: September 28-Oct.2 - Unit 6: Circulatory System

Topics & Essential Questions

• Blood

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What is blood composed of?

  2. What is hemostasis and why is it important?

• Heart

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are the four chambers of the heart?

  2. Compare and contrast arteries and veins

  3. How does the blood travel around the body, especially through the heart?

"I can" Statements:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the composition of blood

2. Demonstrate an understanding of hemostatis

3. Demonstrate an understanding of cardiovascular anatomy

4. Trace blood flow through an adult animal through a complete blood flow

Standards:

• 4C3.b - Work collaboratively with others.

• IMTW3.a - Adopt new technological tools to increase personal and organizational productivity.

• AS2.b - Apply principles of comparative anatomy and physiology to uses within various animal systems.

• As2.c - Select animals for specific purposes and maximum performance based on anatomy and physiology.

• BT2.a - Demonstrate safe ad proper laboratory procedures and record keeping using biological material.

Week 6: October 5-9- Unit 7: Respiratory System

Topics & Essential Questions

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  • Essential Questions:

• 1. How does the respiratory system work in conjunction with the circulatory system?

  2. What are the common anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system?

  3. What are the common areas of the respiratory tract?

  4. How is gas exchanged throughout the body of an animal?

"I can" Statements:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the respiratory anatomy

2. Demonstrate an understanding of breathing mechanisms used within animals

Standards:

• AS2.b - Apply principles of comparative anatomy and physiology to uses within various animal systems.

• As2.c - Select animals for specific purposes and maximum performance based on anatomy and physiology.

• BT2.a - Demonstrate safe ad proper laboratory procedures and record keeping using biological material.

Week 7: October 12-16-Unit 8: Renal System

Topics & Essential Questions

• Urinary (Renal) System

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are common parts found in the renal system in both male and female animals?

  2. How is the waste excreted in the renal system?

  3. How is urine produced in the renal system?

"I can" Statements:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the renal system

2. Demonstrate an understanding of urine production, water homeostasis, and waste excretion

Standards:

• AS2.b - Apply principles of comparative anatomy and physiology to uses within various animal systems.

• As2.c - Select animals for specific purposes and maximum performance based on anatomy and physiology.

• BT2.a - Demonstrate safe ad proper laboratory procedures and record keeping using biological material.

Week 8: October 19-20- Unit 9: Digestive System

Topics & Essential Questions

• Oral Cavity

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are some oral cavity differences among different animals

  2. What are some parts of the mouth that help animals digest food? How do those parts help animals digest the food?

• Monogastric Digestive System

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What is the anatomy of the monogastric digestive system?

  2. What kind of animals have this type of digestive system?

• Hindgut-Fermentor Digestive System

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What is the anatomy of the hindgut-fermentor digestive system?

  2. What kind of animals have this type of digestive system?

  3. What is the cecum? Why is it so important in hindgut-fermentors?

• Ruminant Digestive System

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What is the anatomy of the ruminant digestive system?

  2. What kind of animals have this type of digestive system?

  3. What are the four compartments of a ruminant digestive system? What is their function?

I can" Statements:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of ALL digestive systems

2. Compare and contrast different oral compositions of different animals

3. Compare and contrast the different digestive systems

Standards:

• 4C3.b - Work collaboratively with others.

• IMTW3.a - Adopt new technological tools to increase personal and organizational productivity.

• AS2.b - Apply principles of comparative anatomy and physiology to uses within various animal systems.

• As2.c - Select animals for specific purposes and maximum performance based on anatomy and physiology.

• BT2.a - Demonstrate safe ad proper laboratory procedures and record keeping using biological material.

Week 9: October 26-30 - Unit 10: Reproductive System

Topics & Essential Questions

• Male reproductive system

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are common hormones that are secreted from the male reproductive system?

  2. What are the different parts and functions of the male reproductive system?

• Female reproductive system

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are common hormones that are secreted from the female reproductive system?

  2. What is the estrus cycle?

  3. What happens during gestation? How does the fetus grow?

  4. How does lactation differ in animals?

  5. What are the different parts and functions of the female reproductive system?

"I can" Statements:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the reproductive system (male and female)

2. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the uterus and why is it so important?

3. Demonstrate an understanding of how the reproductive system relates to estrus, gestation, lactation, and spermatogensis

4. Show my understanding of different hormones that are secreted from both the male and female reproductive systems

Standards:

• AS4.a - Evaluate the male and females reproductive systems in selecting animals.

• AS5.b - Evaluate animals for breeding readiness and soundness.

• AS5.f - Compare and contrast scientific methods associated with animal reproduction.

Week 10: November 2-4 - Unit 11: Nervous System

Topics & Essential Questions

• Nervous System

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are some common neurons that are transmitted throughout the animal body?

  2. What is the function of efferent and afferent neurons?

  3. What are the common parts of the central nervous system?

  4. What is the functions of the different parts of the central nervous system?

  5. What is a synapse and why is it important?

"I can" Statements:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of neuroanatomy

2. Recognize different neurons and explain their functions

3. Compare and contrast afferent and efferent neurons

4. Demonstrate an understanding of reflexes with regard to spinal reflexes

5. Demonstrate an understanding of the blood brain barrier

Standards:

• AS2.b - Apply principles of comparative anatomy and physiology to uses within various animal systems.

• As2.c - Select animals for specific purposes and maximum performance based on anatomy and physiology.

• BT2.a - Demonstrate safe ad proper laboratory procedures and record keeping using biological material.