Human Biology Syllabus
Jefferson City High School
Course Description:
Human Biology is an 18-week laboratory course covering the fundamentals of body systems. The body
systems surveyed in 12 Units are: Integumentary, Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous, Cardiovascular, Respiratory,
Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive. Mandatory dissection and practical laboratory assessments are required
in the course.
Course Objectives:
1. Students will develop an understanding of body systems and their interactions.
2. Students will learn the anatomical structures of the body systems.
3. Students will learn the functions of the anatomical structures in body systems.
4. Students will learn how to dissect an organism and identify body structures.
5. Students will develop an understanding of health issues that affect body systems.
Course Materials:
1. Textbook - Structure and Function of the Body by Thibodeau and Patton.
2. Daily materials - 3-Ringed Binder, loose-leaf notebook paper, bound composition book, note-cards, colored
pencils, and an ink pen.
Course Policies:
A.
Behavior - Students will be expected to respect the rights of others in the classroom and the school’s
equipment and facilities. Refer to the JCHS hand booklet.
B.
Laboratory Work - Students are expected to do all lab activities. If a student is absent, it is HIS/HER
RESPONSIBLITIY to make arrangements with the teacher to complete the lab. The student will have one
week to make up the lab from the date of the absence.
C.
Work - All classwork will be handed-in at the end of class. Students are expected to complete and hand
in assignments on time. If a student is absent, IT IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND OUT
WHAT WORK NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED! Please see the teacher before or after school to discuss missed
assignments. All make-up work/tests will be given before or after school and may NOT be the same work/tests
as given to other students.
D.
Notebook - The notebook is a record of everything you do in Human Biology. It is a good way to keep
yourself organized and keep all your learning material in one place. This will help you to be prepared for class,
study for unit tests and to prepare for the final exam.
Grading:
The term grade will be determined as follows:
Test (24%) – 12 unit tests at 30 points each
Reviews (4%) – 12 unit reviews at 5 points each
Labs (24%) – 9 laboratory sessions at 40 points each
Class-work (32%) – 12 units of class-work at 40 points each
Midterm (8%) – 1 Midterm exam
Comprehensive Final Exam (8%) – 1 Final exam
TOTAL (100%)
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360 points
60 points
360 points
480 points
120 points
120 points
1500 points
Grading Scale:
A
AB+
B
BC+
C
CD+
D
DF
93-100
90-92
87-89
83-86
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
67-69
63-66
60-62
below 60
General Pacing Guide:
TERM 1/3
Unit 1- Introduction
Unit 2- Organ Systems
Unit 3- Tissues and Integumentary System
Unit 4- Skeletal System
Unit 5- Muscular System
Unit 6- Nervous System
Practical
MIDTERM
Term 2/4
Unit 7- Blood
Unit 8- Cardiovascular System
Unit 9- Respiratory System
Unit 10- Digestive System
Unit 11- Urinary System
Unit 12- Reproductive System
Practical
FINAL
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1395 – 1500 points
1350 – 1394 points
1305 – 1349 points
1245 – 1304 points
1200 – 1244 points
1155 – 1199 points
1095 – 1154 points
1050 – 1094 points
1005 – 1049 points
945 – 1004 points
900 – 944 points
899 or less points
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Units with objectives:
Introduction – Unit 1 (Chapter 1)
1.
Describe the structural levels of organization of the body
2.
Describe anatomical position and directions
3.
Describe and identify the main body planes, sections, cavities, and regions
4.
Define homeostasis
Lecture:
1. Slides – 1, 7 - 33
Activities:
1. Note cards – Key Terms
2. Study Guide – pgs. 2 & 3.
3. Study Guide – pgs. 9 – 11.
Labs:
1. N/A
Assessments:
1. Review – Lesson Plan Manual – pg. 3
2. Formal - TBD
Organ Systems – Unit 2 (Chapter 4)
1.
List the names of the 11 organ systems
2.
Identify where major organs are in the body
3.
Describe the main functions of the eleven body systems and list main organs/structures of each
Lecture:
1. Slides – 1, 4 – 12, 16 – 17, 20 - 30
Activities:
1. Note cards – Key Terms
2. Study Guide – pgs. 39, 37, 36
3. Resource Manual – pg. 49
Labs:
1. Preparation for labs/dissections
Assessments:
1. Review – Lesson Plan Manual – pg. 71
2. Formal - TBD
Tissues and Integumentary System – Unit 3 (Chapters 3 & 5)
1.
Describe the functions and locations of tissues in the body.
2.
Classify the types of body membranes.
3.
Identify the layers of the integumentary system
4.
Explain the functions of the structures found in the layers of the integument
5.
Describe the functions of the integumentary system
6.
Describe health issues related to the skin (i.e. acne, burns, cancer, etc.)
Lecture:
1. Slides – Ch. 3 (1, 41 – 51), Ch. 5 (1, 4 – 32)
Activities:
1. Note cards – Key Terms
2. Study Guide – pgs. 25, 33, 34, 44 & 52
3. Resource Manual – pg.36 & 61
Labs:
1. Microscope - Slides of Tissues
Assessments:
1. Review – Lesson Plan Manual – pg. 89
2. Formal – TBD
Skeletal System – Unit 4 (Chapter 6)
1.
Describe the functions of the skeleton
2.
Identify types of bones and describe their functions.
3.
Describe the structure of long bones
4.
Identify and analyze the microscopic bone structure (osteons)
5.
Explain the process of ossification and repair of bones
6.
Distinguish between bones of the axial and appendicular skeleton
7.
List the differences between a man’s and a woman’s skeleton
8.
Name and give examples of the major types of joints
9.
Describe the functions of the red and yellow bone marrow
10.
Describe health issues related to the bones. (i.e. osteoporosis)
Lecture:
1. Slides – 1, 5 – 13, 15 – 31
Activities:
1. Note cards – Key Terms
2. Study Guide – pgs. 63 – 68
3. Resource Manual – pg. 73
Labs:
1. Skeleton Bone Identification
2. Microscope – Slides of bones
Assessments:
1. Review – Lesson Plan Manual – pg. 107
2. Formal - TBD
Muscular System – Unit 5 (Chapter 7)
1.
Distinguish among the three types of muscle tissue
2.
Describe the structure and functions of skeletal muscle
3.
Explain muscle contraction at the cellular level (sarcomere)
4.
Describe the effects of exercise on muscles (muscle fatigue)
5.
Name and identify skeletal muscle groups
6.
Describe health issues related to the muscles. (i.e. Muscular Dystrophy and Steroid use)
Lecture:
1. Slides – 1, 5 – 33, 35 – 45
Activities:
1. Note cards – Key Terms
2. Study Guide – pgs. 77 & 78.
3. Resource Manual – pg. 88.
Labs:
1. Fetal Pig Dissection
Assessments:
1. Review – Study Guide – pgs. 75 & 76
2. Formal - TBD
Nervous System – Unit 6 (Chapter 8)
1.
Describe the organs and divisions of the nervous system
2.
Describe the cells of the nervous system
3.
Define nerves, tracts, reflex arcs, nerve impulses, and synapses
4.
Identify and define the functions of the major divisions of the brain
5.
Describe the structures and functions of the brain
6.
Compare and contrast right and left sides of the brain
7.
Identify the functions of the specific lobes of the brain
8.
Distinguish between the peripheral and autonomic nervous system
9.
Describe health issues related to the brain. (i.e. Stroke and drug use)
Lecture:
1. Slides – 1, 5 – 22, 24 – 52
Activities:
1. Note cards – Key Terms
2. Study Guide – pgs. 94 - 98.
3. Coloring – Nervous System Anatomy.
Labs:
1. Fetal Pig Dissection
2. Microscope slides – Nervous tissue
Assessments:
1. Review – Resource Manual – pgs. 105 - 106
2. Formal - TBD
Blood – Unit 7 (Chapter 11)
1.
Describe the components of blood and their functions
2.
Summarize the process of blood clotting
3.
Explain the compatibility of the four types of blood
4.
Describe health issues related to blood (i.e. Sickle cell anemia)
Lecture:
1. Slides – 1, 5 – 13, 15 – 17
Activities:
1. Note cards – Key Terms
2. Study Guide – pgs. 125, 130 & 131.
Labs:
1. N/A
Assessments:
1. Review – Resource Manual – pg. 149
2. Formal - TBD
Circulatory System – Unit 8 (Chapter 12)
1.
Identify the structure and organization of the heart
2.
Compare and contrast veins, capillaries, and arteries
3.
Describe the path of blood through the heart, lungs, and body.
4.
Define factors that determine blood pressure
5.
Describe health issues related to the circulatory system (i.e. High blood pressure and arthrosclerosis)
Lecture:
1. Slides – 1, 5 – 19, 21 - 30
Activities:
1. Note cards – Key Terms
2. Study Guide – pgs. 143 & 144.
3. Study Guide – pgs. 147 & 148.
Labs:
1. Pulse Rate
2. Blood Pressure
Assessments:
1. Review – Lesson Plan Manual – pg. 141 & 142.
2. Formal - TBD
Respiratory System – Unit 9 (Chapter 14)
1.
Identify the structural plan of the respiratory organs
2.
Describe the functions of the respiratory system
3.
Describe the path of oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout the body
4.
Describe how respiration is regulated
5.
Describe the types of breathing
6.
Describe health issues related to respiration (i.e. Smoking and Asthma)
Lecture:
1. Slides – 1, 5 – 28, 30 – 44
Activities:
1. Note cards – Key Terms
2. Study Guide – pgs. 173 & 174.
3. Resource Manual – pgs. 196 – 197.
Labs:
1. Fetal Pig - Dissection
2. Microscope slides of respiratory diseases
Assessments:
1. Review – Study Guide – pg. 171 & 172
2. Formal - TBD
Digestive System – Unit 10 (Chapter 15)
1.
Identify major organs of the digestive system and describe their functions
2.
Summarize the digestive processes as food travels through the digestive system
3.
Describe the functions of the digestive system
4.
Differentiate between chemical and mechanical digestion
Lecture:
1. Slides – 1, 5 – 33, 35 – 41
Activities:
1. Note cards – Key Terms
2. Study Guide – pgs. 190 & 193
3. Study Guide – pgs. 195 & 196
Labs:
1. Fetal Pig - Dissection
Assessments:
1. Review – Study Guide – pgs. 188 – 189
2. Formal – TBD
Urinary System – Unit 11 (Chapter 17)
1.
Describe the structures, their locations, and functions of basic organs in the urinary system
2.
Summarize the pathway of urine from formation to urination
3.
Distinguish between filtration and absorption
Lecture:
1. Slides – 1, 5 – 16, 18 – 33
Activities:
1. Note cards – Key Terms
2. Study Guide – pgs. 215 & 216.
Labs:
1. Fetal Pig – Dissection
2. Microscope slides
Assessments:
1. Review – Study Guide – pgs. 213 - 214
2. Formal - TBD
Reproductive System – Unit 12 (Chapter 20)
1.
Describe the essential and accessory organs of the male reproductive system
2.
Describe the essential and accessory organs of the female reproductive system
Lecture:
1. Slides – 1, 5 – 21, 23 – 42
Activities:
1. Note cards – Key Terms
2. Study Guide – pgs. 251 & 252
3. Study Guide – pgs. 253 & 254
4. Study Guide – pgs. 255 & 256
Labs:
1. Microscope slides
Assessments:
1. Review – Study Guide – pgs. 248 - 250
2. Formal - TBD
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