Chapter 1 - Orientation to the Body
Students will discuss the basic functions of anatomy systems and how to measure homeostasis in their bodies. They also will practice body region and directional terminology in order to properly work through future dissections.
Activities include:
Activities include:
- DIY Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
- Students use stethoscopes and sphygmomanometers (blood pressure cuffs) to get a visual example of how the body maintains homeostasis. They will use this skill in a later chapter.
- Crime Scene Victims - Injury Reconstruction
- In pairs, students write detailed descriptions of mock injured patients. They then have to get another group to recreate their victim by only reading their description. Only body region and anatomical directions are allowed.
- Gummy Bear Dissection
- Students practice labeling and cutting a specimen using gummy bears. They also learn proper techniques on using scalpels, which they will use for virtually every future dissection.
Chapter 3 - Cells and Tissues
Students will discuss the various types of tissues from around the body, attributing their physical properties to each type.
Students will also be introduced to the "Anatomy Genius Project" - each student will get to research a topic of their choice as long as it relates back to the human body, health, and anatomy systems. They will get one full class period every cycle to work. The final product will be DUE at the end of March. Rubric is attached below.
Activities include:
Students will also be introduced to the "Anatomy Genius Project" - each student will get to research a topic of their choice as long as it relates back to the human body, health, and anatomy systems. They will get one full class period every cycle to work. The final product will be DUE at the end of March. Rubric is attached below.
Activities include:
- Scale of the Universe
- Students organize various objects by size, and then see how they relate in scale with a visual aid.
- "I am...You are..." Game
- Students match up a type of tissue or cell with its function(s).
- Microscopic Tissues
- Students find and draw a 400x magnification example of all types of tissue discussed in class.
- You're the Expert - Tissue Diseases
- In groups or alone (student choice), students research a specific disease to determine its effect on the human body. They will also describe the characteristics of affected tissue(s).
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Chapter 4 - Skin and Body Membranes
Students will discuss the layers to skin to explain how skin is able to protect the body from damage.
Activities include:
Activities include:
- NatGeo "Skin"
- We will start off this chapter by watching a movie all about the many facets of skin made by National Geographic. We will pause the movie throughout to connect the concepts to real life experiences.
- UV Radiation Lab
- Using UV beads that turn colors when exposed to sunlight, students will design a test to determine how effective sunscreen in at protecting the skin.
- The Skin You're In Project
- Students will chose one question from a list to present to their peers on. These questions will investigate a related topic to skin (e.g. balding, sweat glands, burns, chronic skin conditions, etc.)
Chapter 5 - Skeletal System
Students will investigate the bones of the body in order to explain how the structure of the bones and skeleton allow for movement and protection of internal organs.
Activities include:
Activities include:
- Bust a Move Project
- In groups, students will choreograph a dance routine that isolates and highlights each type of joint we will discuss in class.
- Long Bone Dissection
- Students will be able to observe the inside of a long bone as well as compare the differences in composition of the parts of the long bone.
- You're the Expert - Skeletal Diseases
- In groups or alone (student choice), students research a specific disease to determine its effect on the skeletal system.
Chapter 6 - Muscular System
Students will investigate the structure and function of the three types of muscles in order to explain how they are work together to keep the human body functioning.
Activities include:
Activities include:
- Microscopic Muscles
- Using a microscope, students will compare and contrast the three types of muscle tissue.
- Field Trip: Boston MOS "Gridiron Glory" Exhibit
- Students will learn about how the game of football has changed over the years and they will be able to analyze the anatomical reasons behind the changes.
- Chicken Wing Dissection
- Students will be able to isolate skeletal muscles, tendons, cartilage, and ligaments from a chicken wing.
- Personal Trainer Project
- Students will take on a mock client and design an exercise plan specifically for their client's muscular needs.
Chapter 16 - Reproductive System
Students will investigate both the anatomy/physiology of the male and female reproductive system, but also the myths and misconceptions surrounding the anatomical functioning of the system.
*Students are allowed to opt out of this unit if there is any feeling of discomfort about the topic. There will be no penalty for choosing to opt out. There is an alternate assignment for any student who opts out.*
Activities include:
*Students are allowed to opt out of this unit if there is any feeling of discomfort about the topic. There will be no penalty for choosing to opt out. There is an alternate assignment for any student who opts out.*
Activities include:
- Q&A
- Students will have a chance to write down an anonymous question which will be mixed in with previous year's questions. We will discuss each question in turn using anatomical terminology.
- What Do You Know About the Reproductive System?
- Students will organize a stack of structure cards into three groups: Male Only, Female Only, Both Male and Female.
- Am I Pregnant?
- Students will investigate the symptoms associated with pregnancy and determine if there are other conditions that share similar symptoms.
- STI Worksheet
- Using their previous knowledge, students will solve a puzzle by finding the true statements about STIs.
Chapter 7 - Nervous System & Chapter 8 - Special Senses
Students will investigate the structure of the nervous system and the brain, and will make connections to common issues from modern-day life that can affect the brain (sleep, memory, anxiety, etc.). This will lead into how the brain controls the special senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste).
Activities include:
Activities include:
- Testing Your Responses Lab
- Students will use simple tests to see how quick their reaction time is and how sensitive different sections of their hands and arms are.
- Testing the Senses Lab
- Students will perform activities designed to stimulate or alter their special senses in some way. There will be an optional portion of the lab to taste multiple foods normally, then consuming a Miracle Berry to see how their tastes change.
- Guest Speaker (pending confirmation)
- Students will get a chance to discuss the brain from the point of view of a scientist who studies specifically brain cancer. This could be a physical visit or a pre-recorded Q&A session.
- Sheep Brain Dissection
- Students will locate and define structures in the sheep brain that are the same in a human brain (diagrams only for humans). Students will also compare and contrast sheep brains to humans brains.