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 Miss Mary Pat Pavicic  7 th year teaching at Aurora High School  B.S. in Biology from John Carroll University, M.A. in Life Science Education from Ursuline College  Currently teaching Honors Biology and Anatomy & Physiology  Advisor of National Honor Society and Supervisor of After School Study Center

 This is a college preparatory course designed for students interested in pursuing a career in a science-related area, health profession, or who simply have an interest in anatomy and physiology.   The focus of this course will be applying previously learned concepts of Biology to the structure and function of the various organ systems, along with their interrelationship and homeostatic abilities in the human body.

 Unit #1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology – Chapter 1  Unit #2 Cells and Tissues - Chapter 3 and 4  Unit # 3 The Integumentary System- Chapter 5  Unit #4 The Skeletal System- Chapter 6  Unit #5 Joints- Chapter 6  Unit #6 The Muscular System- Chapter 7  Unit #7 The Nervous System- Chapter 8  Unit #8 The Endocrine System- Chapter 10  Unit #9 The Cardiovascular System: Blood- Chapter 11  Unit #10 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart- Chapter 11  Unit #11 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation- Chapter 11  Unit #12 The Lymphatic System and Immunity- Chapter 14  Unit #13 The Respiratory System- Chapter 15  Unit #14 Introduction to Digestion – Chapter 2  Unit #15 The Digestive System- Chapter 16  Unit #16 Metabolism and Energetics- Chapter 17  Unit #17 Cell Membrane and Transport- Chapter 3  Unit #18 The Urinary System- Chapter 18  Unit #19 The Reproductive System- Chapter 19  Unit #20 Development- Chapter 20

 Study skills for collegiate courses  Problem solving and critical thinking skills  Laboratory skills  Higher-ordered application, communication, and reasoning skills  Textbook reading skills  Conceptual, holistic understanding of the content  Self-monitored learning

 Multiple formative checks for understanding within each unit to help students and myself monitor their progress throughout the unit.  Post-summative unit assessment reflections to ensure ongoing learning.  Differentiated instruction and group work to ensure the students are able to see the content from various perspectives.  Hands-on lab activities, simulations, and animations.  All PowerPoint notes for each unit are posted on SchoolPointe for personal access.  Notes are also available in the form of concept maps, diagrams, and charts discussed in class.  I am always available for extra help before or after school and am very flexible.

 65% Summative Assessments  15% Formative Assessments  10% Laboratory work  10% Classwork and Homework

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