Science
Pacing Guide
Anatomy and Physiology
First Nine Weeks
Number
of weeks
5
Unit
1.1
Levels of
Organization
Topics
1.2
Support and
Movement
Unit
2.1
Integration and
Coordination
Topics
1
Anatomy and Physiology
2
3
2
3
10
Characteristics of Life
Organization of the Human
Body
Life Span Changes
Chemical Basis of Life
Cells
Metabolic Processes
Cellular Respiration
Nucleic Acids & Protein
Synthesis
Tissues
1
Skin and Its Tissues
11
2
Skin Color
12
3
Bone Structure
13
4
5
6
7
8
Skeletal Organization
Classification of Joints
Types of Joint Movement
Major Skeletal Muscles
Skeletal Muscle Actions
14
15
16
17
18
4
5
6
7
8
9
4
Second Nine Weeks
Number
of weeks
9
1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Neurons and Neuroglial
Cells
Cell Membrane Potential
The Synapse
Cell Membrane Potential
Synaptic Transmission
Meninges
Spinal Cord
Brain
Peripheral Nervous
System
Autonomic Nervous
System
Receptors, Sensations,&
Perception
General and Special
Senses
Characteristics of the
Endocrine System
Hormone Action
Pituitary Gland
Adrenal Glands
Pancreas
Other Endocrine Glands
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Science
Pacing Guide
Anatomy and Physiology
Third Nine Weeks
Number of
weeks
9
Unit
3.1
Transport and
Absorption
Fourth Nine Weeks
Topics
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
.
Blood and Blood Cells
Hemostasis
Blood Groups and
Transfusions
Structure of the Heart
Heart Actions
Paths of Circulation
Arterial and Venous System
Lymphatic Pathways
Thymus and Spleen
Body’s Defenses Against
Infection
Immunity
Alimentary Canal
Mouth
Pharynx and Esophagus
Stomach, Pancreas, and Liver
Small & Large Intestine
Why We Eat
Macromolecules
Energy Expenditures
Vitamins & Minerals
Why We Breathe
The Respiratory system
Number of
weeks
3
6
Unit
4.1
4.2
Absorption and
Excretion
The Human Life
Cycle
Topics
1
2
3
Kidneys
Urine Formation
Elimination of Urine
4
5
6
7
Distribution of Body Fluids
Water Balance
Electrolyte Balance
Acid-Base Balance
1
Male Reproductive System
2
3
4
Female Reproductive System
Birth Control
Sexually Transmitted
Diseases
Pregnancy
Prenatal Period
Postnatal Period
Aging
Genetics & Genomics
Modes of Inheritance
Gene Expression
Multifactorial Traits
Chromosome Disorders
Gene Therapy
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Gas Transport
12
.
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