Student Learning Map

  • Topic:01- The Human Body: An Orientation
  • Subject(s):Science
  • Days:15
  • Grade(s):10, 11, 12
Key Learning:

Anatomy and physiology are interrelated and the ability for human systems to maintain internal stability is essential for human survival. Anatomical terminology is useful for locating various body structures.

Unit Essential Question(s):
 
 

What can we learn from studying anatomy and physiology?
   
Concept:

Lab Safety

SC.912.N.1.2  

Describe safety practices and their importance in the science laboratory (rules, safety symbols and emergency equipment). Emphasize the importance of following oral and written directions.

Cover the Polk County science safety rules and safety science contract. The safety contract along with the rules sheet should be sent home for the parents to review and sign. Any student who does not bring back a signed copy of the safety contract should not be allowed to participate in any laboratory activities.
Concept:

Overview of Anatomy and Physiology

SC.912.N.1.2  

Discuss the importance of Anatomy and Physiology. Explain the relationship between anatomy and physiology.

HOTS: Comparing/Contrasting could be used to demonstrate the ET LEQ.
Concept:

Levels of Organization

Describe how the body is organized from the smallest component to the largest component.

Briefly describe the 11 body systems. Emphasize the major functions of the systems and discuss how the organ systems work together to contribute to life functions.

HOTS: Comparing/Contrasting or Constructing Support could be used to demonstrate the ET LEQ.
Lesson Essential Question(s):

What are the essential components of laboratory safety?

 (A)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

What can we learn from Anatomy?

 (A)

What can we learn from physiology?

 (A)

What is the relationship between Anatomy and Physiology?

 (ET)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

How can the hierarchy of the body components be organized?

 (A)

How can the human body systems be classified?

 (A)

How do human organ systems impact necessary life functions?

 (ET)

Vocabulary:

Vocabulary:

anatomy, physiology

Vocabulary:

Concept:

Homeostasis

Discuss the basic idea of homeostatis and the importance of homeostatic control systems. Be sure to include receptors, effectors and the control center in your discussion.

Explain negative and positive feedback mechanisms.

HOTS: Constructing Support, Inductive or Deductive Reasoning could be used to demonstrate the ET LEQ.
Concept:

Language of Anatomy

SC.912.N.1.2  

Illustrate and describe the following: anatomical position, regional terms, directional terms, body planes and sections and body cavities.

HOTS: Constructing Support, Classifying/Categorizing or Error Analysis could be used to demonstrate the ET LEQ.
Concept:
Lesson Essential Question(s):

How do receptors, effectors and a control center work together to maintain homeostasis?

 (A)

What differences exist between negative and positive feedback systems?

 (A)

How can you describe a missing component of a homeostatic control system?

 (ET)

Lesson Essential Question(s):

How are regional terms useful as visible landmarks?

 (A)

How can I use directional terms to describe the location of a body structure?

 (A)

What is the relationship between body planes and sections?

 (A)

How can the body cavities be classified?

 (A)

What are the most effective ways to describe the structures of the human body?

 (ET)

Lesson Essential Question(s):
Vocabulary:

homeostasis, effector, receptor, control center

Vocabulary:

directional terms, superior (cranial or cephalad), inferior (caudal), anterior (ventral), posterior (dorsal), medial, lateral, intermediate, proximal, distal, superficial (external), deep

Vocabulary:

Additional Info:

Suggested Resources:

Prentice Hall- Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology textbook and ancillary materials.

View As PDF
Student Learning Map of Unit
Vocabulary Report
Unit Timeline

Vocabulary Report

  • anatomy -

    The science of the structure of living organisms.

  • homeostasis -

    A state of body equilibrium or stable internal environment of the body.

  • directional terms -
  • physiology -

    The science of the functioning of living organisms.

  • effector -

    An organ, gland, or muscle capable of being activated by nerve endings.

  • superior (cranial or cephalad) -

    Toward the head end or upper part of a structure or the body; above.

  • receptor -

    A type of sensor that monitors and responds to changes in the environment.

  • inferior (caudal) -

    Away from the head end or toward the lower part of a structure of the body; below.

  • anterior (ventral) -

    Toward or at the front of the body; in front of.

  • control center -

    Determines the set point at which a variable is to be maintained, analyzes the information it receives and then determines the appropriate response or course of action.

  • posterior (dorsal) -

    Toward or at the backside of the body; behind.

  • medial -

    Toward or at the midline of the body; on the inner side of.

  • lateral -

    Away from the midline of the body; on the outer side of.

  • intermediate -

    Between a more medial and a more lateral structure.

  • proximal -

    Close to the origin of the body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.

  • distal -

    Farther from the origin of a body part or the point of attachment of a limb to the body trunk.

  • superficial (external) -

    Toward or at the body surface.

  • deep -

    Away from the body surface; more internal.