HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
COURSE OUTLINE SEMESTER 1 – YR 10 2014
___________________________________________________________________________________________
WEEK
1
CONTENTS FOCUS
Introduce Course /Assessment outlines
Introduce Investigation/Case study concepts.
Explain protocols and discuss expectations.
Explain some important fields of study that contribute to an
understanding of Human Biology.
Orientation of the Human Body
Overview of anatomy and physiology
 Define anatomy and physiology.
 Explain how anatomy and physiology are related.
2
Levels of Structural Organization
 Name the levels of structural organization that make up the
human body and explain how they are related.
 Name the organ systems of the body and briefly state the major
functions of each system.
 Classify by organ system all organs discussed.
 Identify the organs shown on a diagram or a dissectible torso.
Maintaining Life
 List functions that humans must perform to maintain life.
 List the survival needs of the human body.
STUDENT’S
ACTIVITIES/
ASSESSMENT
RESOURCES
HW 1:
Orientation
of the Human
body
see your
workbook for
details
due on week 2
Seatwork 1:
Body
System’s
Labelling
(duration: 10
minutes)
due on week 2
Seatwork: Body System’s Labelling (duration: 10 minutes)
Note: Students are expected to demonstrate mastery of the basic parts of the human body either by naming the
anatomy or identifying the physiology.
4
Group Response 1: Creating a Human Dummy
Note: In a group of 3, students are given one (1) body system to re-create in-class using different recyclable
materials of their choice. A 15-minute pre-planning will be given them a week prior to this activity to enable them
to prepare better.
Food, Nutrition and Metabolism
In this chapter you will learn why humans need food, the types of food that they
need in order to stay healthy. You will learn how food is digested, absorbed and
used by the body. Finally you will learn about potential digestive ailments.
4
Nutrition

Define nutrient.

Name the types of food, their common components and food
sources.
Parts of the Digestive System

Name the organs of the alimentary canal and accessory digestive
organs and identify each on an appropriate diagram or model.

Identify the overall function of the digestive system as digestion
and absorption of foodstuffs, and describe the general activities
Chapter 17
p.142 - 147
5



6
of each digestive system organ.
Describe the composition and function(s) of saliva.
Name the deciduous and permanent teeth and describe the basic
anatomy of a tooth.
Explain how villi aid digestive processes in the small intestine.
Functions of the Digestive System
 Describe the mechanisms of swallowing, vomiting, and
defecation.
 Describe how foodstuffs in the digestive tract are mixed and
moved along the tract.
 List the major enzymes or enzyme groups produced by the
digestive organs or accessory glands and name the foodstuffs on
which they act.
 Name the end products of protein, fat, and carbohydrate
digestion.
 State the digestive function of bile.
Metabolism
7


Define enzyme and metabolism.
Explain how enzymes work
HW 2:
Digestive
System
see your
workbook for
details
due on week 5
HW 3:
Metabolism
+ Enzymes
see your
workbook for
details
due on week 7
Seatwork 2: Enzymes + Lock and Key Mechanism (duration: 30 minutes)
Note: Students are required to bring the following materials to complete this activity: scissor, colour pens, pencil
and eraser)
TEST 1: Orientation of the human body + Food, nutrition and metabolism
8
(duration: 2 minutes reading time + 80 minutes working time – total marks: 50 –weighting: 10%)
Note: Students are required to strictly follow the instructions written on the test paper to avoid deductions.
Investigation 1: A group presentation on food, digestion and absorption
9
Note: At the end of the module students are required per group to do a group presentation on how food are
digested and absorbed. The total duration for this task is 3 weeks, 1 week for preparation and planning and 2
weeks for writing and finalisation of report and presentation.
Pathogens and foreign materials + Protective System (non-specific)
Pathogens are disease-causing microorganisms. The innate defenses hinder
pathogen entry, prevent the spread of pathogens, and strengthen the immune
response.
10
11
Discuss the different types of pathogens - bacteria, viruses, fungi and
parasites
 example of disease caused by each type with emphasis on mode of
transmission and entry into body such as:
a. transmission by contact
b. infection by droplets
c. ingestion
d. airborne transmission
e. transmission by vectors
Students to watch video presentations of the different types of pathogens
 procedures in daily life that relate to pathogen control and prevention
such as:
Seatwork 3:
Pathogens –
Group
(duration:
30 minutes)
due on
week 11
Chapter 14
p. 113 –
127
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
12
immunisation
quarantine
notification of disease
health regulations
education
Introduce concepts on prevention and control of infection: Body’s
external defences against disease—of the skin, digestive, urogenital,
respiratory, eye and ear.
HW 4:
Disease
caused by
pathogens
A. Non-specific defences against
B. Protective Reflexes such as:
disease such as:
a. sneezing
see your
a. eyes
b. coughing
workbook for
b. ear
c. vomiting
details
c. nasal cavity
d. diarrhoea
due on week
d. mouth cavity
13
e. trachea and bronchi
f. stomach
g. skin
h. vagina
i. urethra
j. anus
Seatwork 3: Pathogens –Group (duration: 30 minutes)
13
Note: Students are required to bring the following materials to complete this activity: scissor, colour pens, pencil
eraser, etc.)
14
Test 2: Pathogens and foreign materials + Protective System (non-specific)
(duration: 2 minutes reading time + 80 minutes working time – total marks: 50 –weighting: 10%)
Note: Students are required to strictly follow the instructions written on the test paper to avoid deductions.
15-16
Seatwork 4: Mastery (duration: 60 minutes) due on week 15
Note: Students are advice to study the different concepts covered above in preparation for the final exam.
FINAL EXAMINATION REVISION
Note: Topics for revision are given a week prior to the final examination. Students are however advice to study
the concepts covered above.
17
FINAL EXAMINATION (50%)
18
REVISION and COMPLETION OF REQUIREMENTS
END OF 1st SEMESTER
Reference book: Human Perspectives 1A/1B An Introduction by TJ Newton and Joyce
Prepared by:
Ms. Cyril C. Perello
HBS Teacher
HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
COURSE ASSESSMENT OUTLINE SEMESTER 1 – SY 2014
___________________________________________________________________________________________
ASSESSMENT TYPE
TASKS AND CONTENTS
TASK
WEIGHTING
DUE
DATE
INVESTIGATION
Research work in which students
plan and conduct an open
investigation; process and
interpret data; evaluate their plan,
procedures and findings; and
communicate their findings.
Task 1 (Group):
A group presentation on
food, digestion and
absorption
12%
Week
9
RESPONSE
Response 1: (Group):
Creating a Human Dummy
6%
Week
4
Response 2:
Seatwork Nos. 1-4
(Individual; Group)
8%
Date
varies
4%
Date
varies
TESTS
AND
EXAMINATIONS
Response 3:
Homework Nos. 1-4
(Individual)
TEST 1:
Orientation of the human
body + Food, nutrition and
metabolism
10%
Week
8
Students apply their understanding
and skills in human biology to
analyse, interpret, solve problems
and answer questions in
supervised classroom settings.
TEST 2:
Pathogens and foreign
materials + Protective
System (non-specific)
Students apply their understanding
skills in human biology to analyse
and evaluate information, prepare
reports, present responses to
extended and/or open-ended
questions and solve problems
through a combination of work
that may be done inside and
outside class time.
FINAL EXAMINATION
TOTAL
Prepared by:
Ms. Cyril C. Perello
HBS Teacher
10%
Week
14
50%
Weeks
15-16
100%
TOTAL
MARKS
RECEIVED
REMARKS