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WEEK 20
WEEK 20
Monday (1/19/26) - NO SCHOOL (TEACHER WORK DAY)
Tuesday (1/20/26)
Last chance to turn in any work from 2nd Quarter!
Introduction to Chapter 9 ~ Nervous System
Chapter 9 Lecture & Notes
Introduction (9.1)
General Functions of the Nervous System (9.2)
Neuroglia (9.3)
Neurons (9.4)
For tomorrow: Begin working on the "Practice" questions for Sections 9.1-9.4 (13).
Wednesday (1/21/26)
Chapter 8 Extra Credit
LAB: Nervous Tissue and Nerves
Chapter 9 Lecture & Notes (via Ed Puzzle)
The Synapse (9.5)
Cell Membrane Potential (9.6)
Impulse Conduction (9.7)
Synaptic Transmission (9.8)
Impulse Processing (9.9)
DUE MONDAY: Ed Puzzles ~ Nervous System: Parts 2 & 3
Thursday (1/22/26)
Finish the LAB: Nervous Tissue and Nerves.
Work on taking notes for Sections 9.5-9.9 (via Ed Puzzle).
Ed Puzzles ~ Nervous System: Parts 2 & 3
Friday (1/23/26) ~ E-LEARNING DAY
For Monday:
Finish the LAB: Nervous Tissue and Nerves.
Finish taking notes for Sections 9.5-9.9 (via Ed Puzzle).
Read through Sections 9.10-9.13 (p. 309-318
LAB: Spinal Cord and Meninges
Complete the two Ed Puzzles on the nervous system.
Continue working on "Practice" questions through Section 9.13.
WEEK 21
WEEK 21
Monday (1/26/26)
Chapter 9 Lecture & Notes
Types of Nerves (9.10)
Nerve Pathways (9.11)
Meninges (9.12)
Spinal Cord (9.13)
Tuesday (1/27/26)
LAB: Reflex Arc and Reflexes
Wednesday (1/28/26) ~ E-LEARNING DAY
Complete #1, 3, 6, and 8 from the Chapter 9 Study Guide.
Make sure you are caught up with your "Practice" questions.
Thursday (1/29/26) ~ E-LEARNING DAY
Complete the Ed Puzzle on the YouTube video "This Talk is Literally Brain Science" and answer the question at the end.
Extra credit will be awarded for those that submit an audio response.
Friday (1/30/26)
Check over:
Notes from Sections 9.5-9.5
Wednesday's E-Learning assignment
Chapter 9 Lecture & Notes
The Brain (9.14)
For Monday: Complete the "Practice" questions for this section (15).
WEEK 22
WEEK 22
Monday (2/2/26)
LAB: Dissection of the Sheep Brain (#1-7)
For Thursday: "Brain and Cranial Nerves" lab handout
Tuesday (2/3/26)
LAB: Dissection of the Sheep Brain (#8-11)
Lab Assessment (Informal)
For Thursday:
Complete the Parts A-C "Assessment" questions of the brain dissection handout.
Complete the "Brain and Cranial Nerves" handout.
Complete the Chapter 9 "Practice" questions (63 total).
Wednesday (2/4/26)
Finish Chapter 9 Lecture & Notes
Peripheral Nervous System (9.15)
Autonomic Nervous System (9.16)
Construct a "Nervous System Concept Map."
Complete any remaining questions/handouts for Chapter 9.
Begin reviewing for the Chapter 9 Test ~ Nervous System
Study Guide & SmartBook
Crash Course A&P
Thursday (2/5/26)
Review for the Chapter 9 Test ~ Nervous System
Study Guide & SmartBook
Crash Course A&P
Friday (2/6/26)
CHAPTER 9 TEST ~ NERVOUS SYSTEM
WEEK 23
WEEK 23
Monday (2/9/26)
Introduction to Chapter 10 ~ The Senses (p. 350)
Chapter 10 Lecture & Notes
Introduction (10.1)
Receptors, Sensations, and Perception (10.2)
General Senses (10.3)
For tomorrow: Complete the "Practice" questions for these sections (13).
Tuesday (2/10/26)
Chapter 9 Extra Credit
What is the HYOID bone?
Chapter 10 Lecture & Notes
Special Senses (10.4)
Sense of Smell (10.5)
Sense of Taste (10.6)
Wednesday (2/11/26)
BELLRINGER: Work on "Practice" questions from Sections 10.4-10.6.
Synesthesia: Connected Senses (p. 362)
Chapter 10 Lecture & Notes
Sense of Hearing (10.7)
Sense of Equilibrium (10.8)
For tomorrow: Complete the "Practice" questions for these sections (7).
Thursday (2/12/26)
LAB: Ear and Hearing
Work on getting caught up on "Practice" questions for Sections 10.1-10.8.
Friday (2/13/26)
Finish "Ear and Hearing" lab, if necessary.
Go through Section 10.9 ~ Sense of Sight.
READ through this section on p. 373-383.
Fill out the notes handout using the presentation on Google Classroom.
Complete the "Practice" questions for this section (15).
Complete the Ed Puzzle on Vision: Crash Course A&P.
Chapter 10 review materials available (test on Monday, 2/23)
WEEK 24
WEEK 24
Monday (2/16/26) - NO SCHOOL (TEACHER WORK DAY)
Tuesday (2/17/26)
Finish Chapter 10 Lecture & Notes, if necessary.
Sense of Sight (10.9)
For tomorrow:
Complete the Ed Puzzle on Vision: Crash Course A&P.
"Eye Structure" Lab ~ Procedure A
Complete any remaining "Practice" questions from Chapter 10.
Wednesday (2/18/26)
LAB: Eye Structure
Procedure B ~ Eye Dissection
Thursday (2/19/26)
Finish eye dissections & complete the informal lab assessment.
Continue working on Chapter 10 "Practice" questions & study guide.
Friday (2/20/26)
LAB: Visual Tests and Demonstrations.
Review for the Chapter 10 Test.
WEEK 25
WEEK 25
Monday (2/23/26)
CHAPTER 10 TEST ~ THE SENSES
Tuesday (2/24/26)
Chapter 10 Extra Credit
Introduction to Unit 4 (Transport) & Chapter 12 (Blood) on p. 426-428
Begin Chapter 12 Lecture & Notes
Introduction (12.1)
Formed Elements (12.2)
For tomorrow: Get started on the "Practice" questions for Sections 12.1 & 12.2 (26 total).
Wednesday (2/25/26) - 2 HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL
Continue Chapter 12 Lecture & Notes
Formed Elements (12.2) ~ White Blood Cells & Platelets
Plasma (12.3)
Hemostasis (12.4)
For Monday: Complete the remaining "Practice" questions for Chapter 12 (46 total).
Thursday (2/26/26)
Finish Chapter 12 Lecture & Notes
Blood Groups and Transfusions (12.5)
Genetics of Blood Type: Read the information and complete the "Mock" lab.
Lab: ABO-Rh Blood Typing with Synthetic Blood
Friday (2/27/26)
Finish & discuss the Lab: ABO-Rh Blood Typing with Synthetic Blood
For Monday: Complete the "Practice" questions for Chapter 12 (46 total).
WEEK 26
WEEK 26
Monday (3/2/26)
Introduction to Chapter 13 ~ Cardiovascular System (p. 460)
Chapter 13 Lecture & Notes
Introduction (13.1)
Structure of the Heart (13.2)
For Thursday:
Read through Section 13.3 (Heart Actions) on p. 473-480 & complete the notes handout.
Complete the "Practice" questions for Sections 13.1-13.3 (20 total).
Tuesday (3/3/26)
LAB: Heart Structure (Day 1)
Procedure A ~ The Human Heart
Activity: Heart Structures & the Path of Blood Through the Heart
Label major structures (blood vessels, chambers, etc.).
Use arrows to indicate blood flow.
Color code to show oxygenated vs. deoxygenated blood.
Wednesday (3/4/26)
LAB: Heart Structure (Day 2)
Procedure B ~ Dissection of a Pig Heart
DUE TOMORROW:
Notes & Practice Questions for Sections 13.1-13.3
"Heart Structure" Lab - Procedure A
Heart diagram (labeled w/ arrows & color-coded)
Thursday (3/5/26)
LAB: Heart Structure (Day 3)
Lab Assessment (informal)
Finish & turn in "Heart Structure" Lab & labeled heart diagram.
Continue working on Chapters 12 & 13 "Practice" questions.
Friday (3/6/26)
Chapter 13 Lecture & Notes
Blood Vessels (13.4)
Continue working on Chapters 12 & 13 "Practice" questions.
WEEK 27
WEEK 27
Monday (3/9/26)
Review Section 13.4 - Blood Vessels
Chapter 13 Lecture & Notes
Blood Pressure (13.5)
Tuesday (3/10/26)
Finish talking about Section 13.5 - Blood Pressure.
Finish Chapter 13 Lecture & Notes (on your own)
Paths of Circulation (13.6)
Arterial System (13.7)
Venous System (13.8)
For Thursday: LAB - Blood Vessel Structure, Arteries, and Veins
For Friday: Complete the remaining Chapter 13 "Practice" questions (28).
Wednesday (3/11/26)
LAB: Pulse Rate and Blood Pressure
Thursday (3/12/26)
Finish & turn in the LAB: Pulse Rate and Blood Pressure.
Make sure you are caught up with all readings, practice questions, and labs for Chapters 12 & 13.
Review for exams:
Chapters 12 & 13 Test ~ Blood & Cardiovascular System
LAB EXAM ~ Identifying Blood Vessels (Practice test & word bank available)
Friday (3/13/26)
Make sure you are caught up with all readings, practice questions, and labs for Chapters 12 & 13.
Review for exams:
Chapters 12 & 13 Test ~ Blood & Cardiovascular System
LAB EXAM ~ Identifying Blood Vessels (Practice test available)
WEEK 28
WEEK 28
Monday (3/16/26)
CHAPTERS 12 & 13 TEST ~ BLOOD & CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Tuesday (3/17/26)
LAB EXAM: IDENTIFYING BLOOD VESSELS
For tomorrow: Read through Sections 11.1-11.3 on p. 392-399.
Wednesday (3/18/26) - 2 HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL
Chapters 12 & 13 Extra Credit
Introduction to Cat Dissections
Thursday (3/19/26)
Cat dissections: Begin skinning & cleaning (20 minutes).
Friday (3/20/26) - END OF 3RD QUARTER
Introduction to Chapter 11 ~ Endocrine System (p. 390)
Chapter 11 Lecture & Notes
Introduction (11.1)
Hormone Action (11.2)
For Monday:
Complete the "Practice" questions for Sections 11.1-11.3 (11 total).
Continue reading through Chapter 11, starting on p. 399.
WEEK 29
WEEK 29
Monday (3/23/26) - NO SCHOOL (TEACHER WORK DAY)
Tuesday (3/24/26)
Chapter 11 Lecture & Notes
Control of Hormonal Secretions (11.3)
For Friday:
Watch & fill out Chapter 11 Lecture & Notes handout (via Ed Puzzle)
Sections 11.4-11.6 (Pituitary Gland, Thyroid Gland, Parathyroid Glands)
Sections 11.7-11.10 (Adrenal Glands, Pancreas, Other Endocrine Glands, Stress & Health)
Complete the "Practice" questions for Sections 11.4-11.10 (36 total).
Wednesday (3/25/26)
Cat dissections: Continue skinning & cleaning.
Thursday (3/26/26)
"Hormone Concept Map" assignment
Due Tuesday, 3/31
Cat dissections: Finish skinning & cleaning.
Friday (3/27/26)
Cat dissection: Make Google Slides presentation (Jigsaw)
Muscles of the Head & Neck
Muscles of the Chest
Muscles of the Abdomen
Finish any remaining notes & practice questions from Chapter 11.
WEEK 30
WEEK 30
Monday (3/30/26)
NEW seating chart
Introduction to Chapter 14 ~ Lymphatic System and Immunity (p. 510)
Chapter 14 Lecture & Notes
Introduction (14.1)
Lymphatic Pathways (14.2)
Tissue Fluid and Lymph (14.3)
Lymphatic Tissues and Organs (14.4)
For Wednesday: Complete the "Practice" questions for Sections 14.1-14.4 (12 total).
Tuesday (3/31/26)
Check over Chapter 11 Notes.
Finish any remaining notes & practice questions from Chapter 11.
Complete your muscle slide if you haven't already.
Read through the remainder of Chapter 14: Lymphatic System and Immunity.
Body Defenses Against Infection (14.5)
Innate (Nonspecific) Defenses (14.6)
Immunity: Adaptive (Specific) Defenses (14.7)
Work on the "Practice" questions for these sections (22 total).
Wednesday (4/1/26)
Lab ~ Lymphatic System (DUE Tuesday, 4/7)
Review & go over muscle presentation.
Cat dissection:
Muscles of the Head & Neck
Muscles of the Chest
Muscles of the Abdomen
Thursday (4/2/26)
Chapter 14 Lecture & Notes
Body Defenses Against Infection (14.5)
Innate (Nonspecific) Defenses (14.6)
POGIL ~ Innate Immunity
Friday (4/3/26) - NO SCHOOL
WEEK 31
WEEK 31
Monday (4/6/26) - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday (4/7/26)
Complete & discuss the POGIL ~ Innate Immunity.
Chapter 14 Lecture & Notes
Immunity: Adaptive (Specific) Defenses (14.7)
T Cells and the Cellular Immune Response
POGIL: Adaptive Immunity (T Cells and the Cellular Immune Response)
DUE Thursday, 4/9
Review materials for the Chapters 11 & 14 Test posted on Google Classroom.
Wednesday (4/8/26)
Cat dissection:
Muscles of the Head & Neck
Muscles of the Chest
Muscles of the Abdomen
For Friday: Finish Chapter 14 Lecture & Notes via Ed Puzzle.
Immunity: Adaptive (Specific) Defenses (14.7)
B Cells and the Humoral Immune Response
Thursday (4/9/26)
Complete the notes for Chapter 14 via Ed Puzzle.
POGIL: Adaptive Immunity (B Cells and the Humoral Immune Response)
Discuss #1-8 as a class, finish the rest on your own.
DUE tomorrow, 4/10
Review for the Chapters 11 & 14 Test (Endocrine & Lymphatic Systems).
Friday (4/10/26)
Cat dissection:
Muscles of the Head & Neck
Muscles of the Chest
Muscles of the Abdomen
Informal lab assessment
Work on completing any notes, POGILs, or "Practice" questions.
Review for the Chapters 11 & 14 Test (Endocrine & Lymphatic Systems).
WEEK 32
WEEK 32
Monday (4/13/26)
Complete any remaining notes, POGILs, or "Practice" questions for Chapters 11 & 14.
Review for the Chapters 11 & 14 Test (Endocrine & Lymphatic Systems).
Tuesday (4/14/26)
CHAPTERS 11 & 14 TEST ~ ENDOCRINE & LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS
For Thursday:
Watch & fill out Chapter 15 Lecture & Notes handout (via Ed Puzzle).
Introduction (15.1)
General Characteristics of the Alimentary Canal (15.2)
Mouth (15.3)
Salivary Glands (15.4)
You may choose to either complete the "Practice" questions or the SmartBook for this chapter.
"Practice" questions for Sections 15.1-15.4 (12 total)
15.1-15.4 SmartBook
Wednesday (4/15/26) - 2 HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL
CHAPTERS 11 & 14 TEST ~ ENDOCRINE & LYMPHATIC SYSTEMS
If you were here yesterday: Finish the test.
If you were gone yesterday: Complete the multiple choice & T/F.
Set up a time with me to finish the rest outside of class.
Add the next set of muscles to our Google Slides presentation.
Muscles of the Back & Shoulder
Muscles of the Arm & Forearm
For tomorrow:
Watch & fill out Chapter 15 Lecture & Notes handout (via Ed Puzzle).
Introduction (15.1)
General Characteristics of the Alimentary Canal (15.2)
Mouth (15.3)
Salivary Glands (15.4)
You may choose to either complete the "Practice" questions or the SmartBook for this chapter.
"Practice" questions for Sections 15.1-15.4 (12 total)
15.1-15.4 SmartBook
Thursday (4/16/26)
Cat dissection:
Review all muscles from the previous section.
Muscles of the Back & Shoulder
Muscles of the Arm & Forearm
For tomorrow:
Watch & fill out the Chapter 15 Lecture & Notes handout (via Ed Puzzle).
Pharynx and Esophagus (15.5)
Stomach (15.6)
Friday (4/17/26)
Chapter 15 Lecture & Notes
Pancreas (15.7)
Liver and Gallbladder (15.8)
You may choose to either complete the "Practice" questions or the SmartBook for this chapter.
"Practice" questions for Sections 15.5-15.8 (22 total)
15.5-15.8 SmartBook
WEEK 33
WEEK 33
Monday (4/20/26)
Chapter 15 Lecture & Notes
Small Intestine (15.9)
Large Intestine (15.10)
For Friday:
Read through the remainder of Chapter 15 (Section 15.11 - Nutrition and Nutrients) & fill out the notes handout.
Complete the "Digestive Organs" lab handout.
Complete the remaining SmartBooks and/or "Practice" questions for Chapter 15.
Tuesday (4/21/26)
Work on the following tasks for Friday:
Read through the remainder of Chapter 15 (Section 15.11 - Nutrition and Nutrients) & fill out the notes handout.
Complete the "Digestive Organs" lab handout.
Complete the remaining SmartBooks and/or "Practice" questions for Chapter 15.
Wednesday (4/22/26)
Cat dissection:
Muscles of the Back & Shoulder
Muscles of the Arm & Forearm
Continue working on Chapter 15 materials.
Notes
"Practice" questions and/or SmartBook
"Digestive Organs" lab handout
Thursday (4/23/26)
Cat dissection:
Muscles of the Back & Shoulder
Muscles of the Arm & Forearm
Informal lab assessment
DUE TOMORROW:
Notes
"Practice" questions and/or SmartBook
"Digestive Organs" lab handout
Begin looking over review materials for Chapter 15.
Crash Course videos
Chapter 15 Practice Test & Study Guide
Friday (4/24/26)
Chapter 16 Introduction ~ Respiratory System (p. 600)
Chapter 16 Lecture & Notes
Introduction (16.1)
Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System (16.2)
WEEK 34
WEEK 34
Monday (4/27/26)
Add the next set of muscles to our Google Slides presentation.
Muscles of the Thigh
Muscles of the Leg
"Respiratory Organs" lab handout
Complete the "Practice" questions (15 total) or SmartBook for Sections 16.1-16.2.
Tuesday (4/28/26)
Cat dissection:
Review all muscles previously identified.
Muscles of the Thigh
Muscles of the Leg
DUE FRIDAY:
View the Chapter 16 Lecture & Notes on Ed Puzzle.
Breathing Mechanism (16.3)
Control of Breathing (16.4)
Complete the "Practice" questions (14 total) or SmartBook for Sections 16.3-16.4.
Wednesday (4/29/26) - JUNIOR/SENIOR MENTORSHIPS
Thursday (4/30/26)
Discuss finishing work from Chapters 15 & 16 prior to the test.
Cat dissection:
Muscles of the Thigh
Muscles of the Leg
Informal Lab Assessment
Friday (5/1/26)
BELLRINGER: Respiratory air volumes & capacities
Complete the Chapter 16 Lecture & Notes
Alveolar Gas Exchanges (16.5)
Gas Transport (16.6)
For Monday: Complete the "Practice" questions and/or SmartBooks for Chapter 16.
WEEK 35
WEEK 35
Monday (5/4/26)
Finish any remaining work from Chapters 15 & 16.
Incentive on test for finishing all regular work!
Review for Chapters 15 & 16 Test
Chapters 15 & 16 Study Guide
Practice tests (2)
Tuesday (5/5/26)
CHAPTERS 15 & 16 TEST ~ DIGESTIVE & RESPIRATORY SYSTEMS
Wednesday (5/6/26)
Cat Dissections: Review ALL muscles.
Review as a class, then rotate with other groups.
Thursday (5/7/26)
LAB EXAM - MUSCLES OF THE CAT
Friday (5/8/26)
Chapter 17 Introduction ~ Urinary System (p. 634)
Chapter 17 Lecture & Notes
Introduction (17.1)
Kidneys (17.2)
For Monday:
Complete the "Practice" questions (6) for these two sections.
(OPTIONAL) 17.1-17.2 SmartBook (20 points)
WEEK 36
WEEK 36
Monday (5/11/26)
For Wednesday:
LAB - Urinary Organs
View the Chapter 17 Lecture & Notes on Ed Puzzle.
Urine Formation (17.3)
Urine Elimination (17.4)
Complete the "Practice" questions (25) for these two sections.
(OPTIONAL) 17.3-17.4 SmartBook (20 points)
Tuesday (5/12/26)
For tomorrow:
View the Chapter 17 Lecture & Notes on Ed Puzzle.
Urine Formation (17.3)
Urine Elimination (17.4)
Complete the "Practice" questions (25) for these two sections.
(OPTIONAL) 17.3-17.4 SmartBook (20 points)
Complete the Chapter 17 Assessment via the textbook website.
DUE FRIDAY!
Wednesday (5/13/26) - 2 HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL
Cat dissections ~ Internal Anatomy
Introduction to UNIT 6: The Human Life Cycle
Chapter 19 - Reproductive Systems (p. 690)
Chapter 20 - Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics (p. 730)
Begin working on Chapters 19 & 20 materials (DUE WEDNESDAY, 5/20)
Chapter 19 notes packet
Practice questions (49 total) or SmartBook (or both for additional credit)
LAB - Male Reproductive System
LAB - Female Reproductive System
Chapter 20 notes packet
Practice questions (47 total) or SmartBook (or both for additional credit)
Thursday (5/14/26)
Cat dissections ~ Internal Anatomy
Finish up Chapter 17 materials & assessment (book website).
Begin working on Chapters 19 & 20 materials.
Friday (5/15/26)
Finish up Chapter 17 materials & assessment (book website).
Work on Chapters 19 & 20 materials.
2 notes handouts for Chapter 19
2 notes handouts for Chapter 20
2 lab handouts on the reproductive systems
Practice questions OR SmartBook for each chapter.
WEEK 37
WEEK 37
Monday (5/18/26)
Review for Informal Assessment (Internal Anatomy of the Cat).
Work on Chapters 19 & 20 materials.
2 notes handouts for Chapter 19
2 notes handouts for Chapter 20
2 lab handouts on the reproductive systems
Practice questions OR SmartBook for each chapter.
Tuesday (5/19/26)
Informal Assessment: Internal Anatomy of the Cat
Work on Chapters 19 & 20 materials.
2 notes handouts for Chapter 19
2 notes handouts for Chapter 20
2 lab handouts on the reproductive systems
Practice questions OR SmartBook for each chapter.
Wednesday (5/20/26)
CHAPTERS 19 & 20 TEST (open book)
Reproductive Systems
Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics
Thursday (5/21/26)
Introduce & begin work on "Anatomy topic presentations."
Introduction & Topic Selection
Friday (5/22/26) - CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATION
Continue working on "Anatomy topic presentations."
Research & Slide Creation
WEEK 38
WEEK 38
Monday (5/25/26) - NO SCHOOL
Tuesday (5/26/26)
Continue working on "Anatomy topic presentations."
Finalize & Practice
Wednesday (5/27/26)
Anatomy topic presentations
Thursday (5/28/26) - END OF 4TH QUARTER (LAST DAY OF SCHOOL)
Anatomy topic presentations (if necessary)
Friday (5/29/26) - NO SCHOOL (TEACHER WORK DAY)
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