The Precepts of Anatomy and Physiology (two chapters of text and two companion activity books) can serve as a stand-alone unit study worthy of ½ high school transcript credit in anatomy, or may incorporate chapters 2 and 3 from the Principles, Theories and Precepts of Biology course to create a full credit in A&P (providing those chapters have not been counted for biology credits). Refer to local or state policies for assigning transcript credit for high school science courses.
This two-part unit study introduces high school students to the wonders of the complex design of the human body. Lessons include the structure, function and interaction of body systems, organs, glands and hormones as well as hazards to, and diseases of, various organs and systems.
One of the objectives of this unit study is to equip teenagers with knowledge and principles with which to make positive life choices that will enhance health and happiness. Thus, students learn how life choices, diet, exercise and even thoughts affect physical and emotional health.
The last three lessons of part two deal with male and female reproductive systems, discreetly worded and illustrated by line drawings. The student will learn that life begins at conception. The benefits of traditional roles of husband and wife are discussed. The student will marvel at the intricate and miraculous development of a baby from fertilization to birth: the maturation process of bones, organs, tissues, muscles and joints that compose the wonders of the human body. These three lessons are also applicable as supplemental material for sex education or abstinence studies.
CHAPTER 2 TEXTKey topics: The circulatory systemstructure & function of the heart, blood cells & blood vessels; diseases of the circulatory system; the respiratory systemstructure, function & diseases of; the digestive systemstructure & function, nutrient needs & consequences of deficiencies, the role of the liver; the excretory systemstructure & function of kidneys, importance of water balance, kidney disease; the immune systemprotective role, function of, diseases of, vaccines; reproductive systemmale & female types; menstrual cycle phases; embryonic development; fetal development; birth & lactation
This course can be completed as a stand-alone unit on human anatomy for an estimated ½ credit in anatomy, or combined with Principles, Theories & Precepts of Biology for an estimated two biology credits according to the publisher (requirements vary by state so see yours for specifics). It is a much shorter course than Biology or Physics & Chemistry with only two texts, two activity books, and a teacher's resource kit. The texts cover the history of human anatomy study, levels of body organization, and the major systems of the human body including endocrine, nervous, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, immune, and reproductive. Good health and nutrition are encouraged, and the reproductive system is studied tastefully and conservatively.
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
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| Grades: | 9-12 |
| Brand: | Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum |
| ISBN: | 9781594762550 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.4375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.45 |
