East Penn School District
Secondary Curriculum
A Planned Course Statement
for
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Course #
Department:
434
Grade(s)
11,12
Science
Length of Period (mins)
Periods per Week:
40
Total Clock Hours:
8
Length of Course (yrs.)
Type of Offering:
required
Credit:
Adopted:
1.4
5/10/04
Developed by:
Corinna Kramer-Hinks
Carl Smartschan
elective
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Description of Course
Course Title:
Human Anatomy & Physiology - # 434
Description:
The first semester deals with an introduction to human anatomy, with studies in the
following areas: cells and tissues, blood, the heart, blood vessels, the digestive system
and digestion of bio-molecules, and the lymphatic system and immunity. The second
semester deals with DNA technologies, cancer, the nervous system, the muscular
system, the skeletal system and joints of the body, and the reproduction system,
including embryological development. Labs will include, but not be limited to, those
requiring extensive use of the microscope, examination of various animal organs,
bones and skeletons, and the taking of blood pressures. The student will study
disorders and diseases of the body and the current diagnostic techniques and
treatment pertaining to them throughout the year. All students will conduct research,
write a research paper, and give a presentation to the class.
Goals:
• Identify the key structures of the body systems and relate structure to function.
• List and describe disorder and current medical approaches in diagnosing and
treating disorders.
• Carry out laboratory procedures relevant to the course content, collect data, and
interpret these data in relation to key concepts of the curriculum.
• Access and synthesis data from library, online services, and other resources to
augment and enrich specific curricular topics.
Requirements:
Prerequisite: 74% or better in Chemistry I C.P. and Biology I, or teacher/counselor
approval
Text:
Marieb, Elaine, Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology, 7th edition, Benjamin
Cummings, Prentice Hall, 2003
Key to Levels of Achievement (Listed with each learning objective)
Awareness (A):
Students are introduced to concepts, forms, and patterns.
Learning (L):
Students are involved in a sequence of steps and practice
activities which involved further development and allow evaluation
of process.
Understanding (U):
Students demonstrate ability to apply acquired concepts and skills
to individual assignments and projects on an independent level.
Reinforcement (R):
Students maintain and broaden understanding of concepts and
skills to accomplish tasks at a greater level of sophistication.
Course Objectives Unit
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Research Project
1
Science – Human Anatomy & Physiology
Objective
Level Content
Students will produce a research
paper pertaining to pertinent topic in
Anatomy.
U
An Orientation of
the Human Body
2
Students will describe and explain
the structural organization of the
human body.
U
Cell Physiology
3
Students will demonstrate
proficiency in the use of the
microscope, identify the structural
components of various cells and the
functions of components, and
compare and contrast DNA and
RNA in the human body.
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Histology
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Students will explain how the 4
major tissue types differ structurally
and functionally, and discuss cancer
as abnormal tissue formation.
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Topics relating to the curriculum as it is
taught throughout the year
Levels of organization
Homeostasis and feedback
Body planes and sections
Directional terms
Body cavities
Body organization lab (carrot)
Microscope lab
Organelles and their functions
Cell diversity in the body
Structure of DNA and RNA
Replication of DNA
Relationship between DNA, genes, and
chromosomes
Genes and their role in protein
synthesis
Human Genome Project
DNA fingerprinting
Tissue lab
Epithelial, connective, muscular, and
nervous tissues
Carcinogens, oncogenes, metastasis,
treatments
Skin and Body
Membranes
5
Students will analyze important
structures and functions of the
Integumentary system, and discuss
homeostatic imbalances of the skin.
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Skin and its appendages
Disorders: skin cancer
Blood
6
Students will describe the
composition of blood and discuss its
importance in the body, explain the
significance of the ABO and Rh
blood grouping systems, and discuss
homeostatic imbalances of blood.
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Students will analyze important
structures and functions of the
cardiovascular system, discuss
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Lab: blood cells
Lab: blood typing
Plasma, formed elements, coagulation
and clotting factors, blood typing
Disorders: anemia, leukemia,
hemophilia
Heart lab
Chambers, valves, and great vessels of
the heart
Cardiovascular
System
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Evaluation
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Standard
3.8.12 B
3.8.12 C
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Preliminary bibliography
and notes/outline
Research paper
Oral presentation
Labs
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Course Objectives Unit
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Science – Human Anatomy & Physiology
Objective
Level Content
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homeostatic imbalances of the
cardiovascular system, and explain
diagnostic techniques used to detect
homeostatic imbalances of the
cardiovascular system.
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Lymphatic System
and Body Defenses
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Students will analyze important
structures and functions of the
lymphatic system, and discuss
homeostatic imbalances of the
lymphatic system.
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Endocrine System
9
Students will analyze important
structures and functions of the
endocrine system, and discuss the
role of hormones in the human
body.
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Nervous System
10
Students will analyze important
structures and functions of the
nervous system, discuss homeostatic
imbalances of the nervous system,
and explain diagnostic techniques
use to detect homeostatic
imbalances of the nervous system.
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Cardiac conduction system and EKG
Cardiac output
Blood flow through the heart
Blood vessel lab
Structure of arteries, veins, and
capillaries
Systemic and pulmonary circulation
Major arteries and veins of systemic
circulation
Blood pressure lab
Pulse, systolic and diastolic
Disorders: angina, heart attack, heart
murmur, fibrillation, stroke, varicose
veins, aneurysm, hypertension,
atherosclerosis
Lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes,
spleen, thymus, tonsils,
Non-specific and specific immunity
(CMI and AMI)
Organ transplant and rejection
Disorders: allergies,
immunodeficiency’s, autoimmune
diseases
Pineal gland, hypothalamus, pituitary,
thyroid, parathyroid, thymus, adrenal,
pancreas, gonads
Neurons and neuralgia, nerve impulse,
reflex arc, synaptic conduction
Cerebrum, cerebellum, brain stem,
diencephalons
Spinal cord, cranial and spinal nerves
Autonomic nervous system,
sympathetic and parasympathetic
Meninges, CSF, blood-brain barrier
Disorders: multiple sclerosis,
Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s,
Huntington’s, paralysis, cerebral palsy
Diagnostic techniques: EEG, CT scan,
MRI, PET
Evaluation
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3.3.12 A
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Course Objectives Unit
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Digestive System
Urinary System
Respiratory System
Skeletal System
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Science – Human Anatomy & Physiology
Objective
Level Content
Students will analyze important
structures and functions of the
digestive system, discuss
homeostatic imbalances of the
digestive system, and explain
diagnostic techniques used to detect
homeostatic imbalances of the
digestive system.
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Students will analyze important
structures and functions of the
urinary system, and discuss
homeostatic imbalances of the
urinary system.
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Students will analyze important
structures and functions of the
respiratory system, and discuss
homeostatic imbalances of the
respiratory system.
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Students will analyze important
structures and functions of the
skeletal system, discuss homeostatic
imbalances of the skeletal system,
and explain diagnostic techniques
used to detect homeostatic
imbalances of the skeletal system.
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Muscular System
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Students will analyze important
structures and functions of the
muscular system, explain the
mechanics of muscular contraction,
and discuss homeostatic imbalances
of the muscular system.
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Alimentary canal and accessory organs
Mechanical and chemical digestion
Absorption
Disorders: peptic ulcer, gallstones,
hepatitis, cirrhosis, diabetes, ARD (acid
reflux disease)
Diagnostic techniques: endoscopy,
laparoscopy
Kidneys and nephrons, ureter, bladder,
urethra
Urine formation: filtration, reabsorption, secretion
Kidney stones, renal failure and
dialysis
Pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi,
bronchioles, alveoli, diaphragm and
intercostals
Gas exchange
Disorders: lung cancer, emphysema,
bronchitis; asthma
Types of bones
Bone tissue lab
Lab: structure of a long bone
Formation, growth, and remodeling
Lab: axial skeleton: skull, rib cage, and
vertebral column
Lab: appendicular skeleton: pelvic and
pectoral girdles and limbs
Articulations and types of movements
Disorders: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis,
herniated disc, scoliosis, spina bifida
Diagnostic techniques: X-Ray,
Dexascan, CT scan, MRI, arthroscopy
Lab: types of muscle tissue structure of
skeletal muscles
Muscle contraction: motor unit,
neuromuscular junction, sliding
filament theory,
Lab: energy producing methods (cretin
phosphate system, anaerobic and
aerobic)
Evaluation
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3.3.12 A
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Course Objectives Unit
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Science – Human Anatomy & Physiology
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Reproductive
System
Pregnancy and
Development
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Students will analyze important
structures and functions of the
reproductive system, discuss
homeostatic imbalances of the
reproductive system, and explain
diagnostic techniques used to detect
homeostatic imbalances of the
reproductive system.
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Students will describe the stages in
the development of a human from
fertilization through birth, discuss
homeostatic imbalances that may
occur during development, assess
the use of reproductive
technologies, explain diagnostic
techniques used during pregnancy.
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Origin and insertion of muscles
Identify major skeletal muscles and
their origin, insertion, and action
Effect of anabolic steroids disorders:
muscle cramps, Duchene Muscular
Dystrophy
Gonads and accessory organs
Gametogenesis
Lab: seminiferous tubules and
production of sperm
Hormonal control
Disorders: sterility; prostate, cervical,
and breast cancer
Diagnostic techniques: laparoscopy,
PAP smear, mammogram
Fertilization, zygote, cleavages, twins,
morula, blastocyst, gastrula, embryonic
and fetal stages, birth
Lab: embryological development
Disorders: ectopic pregnancy,
miscarriage
Artificial insemination, in vitro
fertilization
Ultrasound, CVS, amniocentesis
Evaluation
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3.8.12 B
3.8.12 C