Evangelical Christian Academy
Instructional Guide: Course Outline
Department: Science
Course Title: Life Science
Course Length: 2 semesters
Unit #18: Support and Movement
Chapter 24
Unit Length: 12-14 days
Essential Questions:
How are the structures of organisms related to their function?
How are humans different from animals?
How are humans structures similar to structures found in animals?
How is homeostasis maintained in the human body?
What is metabolism and how does it affect the human body?
How is the body controlled?
Instructional Objectives:
Students will:
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Describe the layers of human skin.
Compare how the skin protects the body and helps regulate body temperature with
ectothermic and endothermic animal skin.
Describe the three kinds of burns.
Discuss the major functions of the skeletal system.
Describe the typical structure of bone and compare and contrast human bone with bone
and frog bone.
Compare and contrast joints in the skeleton.
Differentiate between voluntary and involuntary muscles.
Differentiate between striated and nonstriated muscles.
Discuss the three functions of the muscular system.
Discuss homeostasis and how the circulatory system and excretory system maintain
homeostasis in vertebrates and invertebrates.
Compare and contrast the structure and functions of arteries, veins, and capillaries.
Describe the anatomic structures of the heart and discuss how form and function are
necessary for these structures to work efficiently.
Describe the anatomy and functions of erythrocytes and leukocytes.
Describe the composition of blood plasma.
Discuss the causes of high blood pressure and low blood pressure.
Describe the major organs of the excretory system and compare their functions with
vertebrates and invertebrates.
Explain how kidneys remove waste materials from the blood and how these materials
are removed from the body.
Compare and contrast metabolism, metabolic rate, and basal metabolic rate.
Describe the structures of the respiratory system and compare and contrast their
functions.
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Compare and contrast inhalation and exhalation in the process of breathing.
Describe the structures of the digestive system and compare and contrast their functions
with vertebrate and invertebrate digestion.
Differentiate between digestion and assimilation and between mechanical and chemical
digestion.
Discuss the importance of liver functions and the maintenance of homeostasis.
Discuss the systems that control and coordinate the body’s activities.
Differentiate between the central nervous system and the peripheral nervous system.
Describe a neuron and the functions of its various parts.
Describe a nerve impulse and explain how it crosses a synapse.
Optional:
 Discuss the process of blood clotting.
 Discuss several problems encountered with blood transfusions
 Describe the nonspecific defense mechanisms.
 Compare and contrast antigens with antibodies.
 Compare and contrast T cells and B cells.
 Describe the different types of teeth and compare and contrast their function
 Discuss the importance of nutrients in homeostasis of the human body
 Discuss its significance of Calories in relation to metabolism.
 Students will explain how a reflex occurs.
 Students will define psychoactive drugs.
 Students will describe the structure of the eye and indicate the functions of its various
parts.
 Students will differentiate between rods and cones in the retina.
 Students will describe the structure of the ear and indicate the functions of its various
parts.
 Students will describe the endocrine system and define hormone
Instructional Resources:
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ActivBoard
Bible
Student resource manual
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Fingerprint poster
Microscope, slides, and cover slips
Epidermis slides
Dog skeleton
Bone slides
Muscle slides
Sheep heart
Dialysis tubing and artificial blood
http://www.brainviews.com/abFiles/AniPatellar.htm
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Biblical Integration:
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Discuss how Genesis 3:21 foreshadows the cross-- Adam and Eve clothed with skin of
animal
Discuss the prophecy John 19:36 Not one of his bones were broken
Discuss the powerful muscles mentioned in Job 40:15-17 for the Behemoth and yet
because of this animal’s humility, it shows the glory of God.
Discuss the facet, “Did Jesus sweat blood?”
Discuss the role of blood in salvation--The life of the flesh is in the blood/Without the
shedding of blood is no forgiveness
Discuss spiritual cleansing I John 1:9 Forgiveness cleansing
Discuss spiritual nutrition—such as in I Peter 2:2 Love the word like babies love milk/
Psalm 34:8 Oh taste and see that the Lord is good./Meat of the word vs. milk of the
work
Discuss spiritual respiration such as in Gen 2 Breath of life
Discuss how I Cor. 6:19 Our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit applies to our actions
Assessments:
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Class participation/discussion (grammar, logic, and introductory rhetoric)
Quizzes
Journal entries (grammar, logic)
Homework (review to develop understanding and mastery)
Test
Evaluation of lab observation and evaluation of skills used
Student Activities:
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Skin slide, bone and muscle lab (Observation, skill)
Make a skin drawing (Observation, skill)
Observe dog bones (Observation)
Pulse and heartbeat lab
Drawing of heart
Sheep hearts—either observation of a dissected heart or, if time, students will dissect
their own sheep heart (Observation, skill)
Optional—Demonstration of dialysis (Observation)
Optional lab--Examine fingerprints (Observation, classification, skill)
Optional--Outline psychoactive drugs
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Have students record their Food intake and discuss how it relates to the food plate
Have students Draw the respiratory system, digestive system, brain
Have students work with reflex arcs
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