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Miss Mary Pat Pavicic
7th year teaching at Aurora High School
B.S. in Biology from John Carroll University,
M.A. in Life Science Education from Ursuline
College
Currently teaching Honors Biology and
Anatomy & Physiology
Advisor of National Honor Society and
Supervisor of After School Study Center
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This is a college preparatory
course designed for students
interested in pursuing a career in a
science-related area, health
profession, or who simply have an
interest in anatomy and
physiology.
The focus of this course will be
applying previously learned
concepts of Biology to the
structure and function of the
various organ systems, along with
their interrelationship and
homeostatic abilities in the human
body.
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Unit #1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology – Chapter 1
Unit #2 Cells and Tissues - Chapter 3 and 4
Unit # 3 The Integumentary System- Chapter 5
Unit #4 The Skeletal System- Chapter 6
Unit #5 Joints- Chapter 6
Unit #6 The Muscular System- Chapter 7
Unit #7 The Nervous System- Chapter 8
Unit #8 The Endocrine System- Chapter 10
Unit #9 The Cardiovascular System: Blood- Chapter 11
Unit #10 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart- Chapter 11
Unit #11 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation- Chapter 11
Unit #12 The Lymphatic System and Immunity- Chapter 14
Unit #13 The Respiratory System- Chapter 15
Unit #14 Introduction to Digestion – Chapter 2
Unit #15 The Digestive System- Chapter 16
Unit #16 Metabolism and Energetics- Chapter 17
Unit #17 Cell Membrane and Transport- Chapter 3
Unit #18 The Urinary System- Chapter 18
Unit #19 The Reproductive System- Chapter 19
Unit #20 Development- Chapter 20
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Study skills for collegiate courses
Problem solving and critical thinking skills
Laboratory skills
Higher-ordered application, communication,
and reasoning skills
Textbook reading skills
Conceptual, holistic understanding of the
content
Self-monitored learning
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Multiple formative checks for understanding within each unit
to help students and myself monitor their progress
throughout the unit.
Post-summative unit assessment reflections to ensure
ongoing learning.
Differentiated instruction and group work to ensure the
students are able to see the content from various
perspectives.
Hands-on lab activities, simulations, and animations.
All PowerPoint notes for each unit are posted on SchoolPointe
for personal access.
Notes are also available in the form of concept maps,
diagrams, and charts discussed in class.
I am always available for extra help before or after school and
am very flexible.
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Summative Assessments
Formative Assessments
Laboratory work
Classwork and Homework
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SchoolPointe
PIV
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mpavicic@aurora-schools.org or 330-9542293