Course Sample for Our Anatomy and Physiology Homeschool Course
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Anatomy & Physiology
By Tammie Bairen and Myrlande Joseph
In preparation for this high school anatomy and physiology course, please review the introductory information.
Supplies: binder separated for six units, paper, pen
Resources:
- Anatomy and physiology textbook that can be found at OpenStax online at https://cnx.org/contents/FPtK1zmh@8.119:zMTtFGyH@4/Introduction. Download the PDF version. After clicking the link above, click the green button that says, “Get This Book!” Consider saving it to your computer.
- Virtual dissection: https://www.getbodysmart.com/skeletal-system
- World Book: http://www.worldbookonline.com from www.schoolhouseteachers.com
Notes: There will be many online links in this lesson plan. Be prepared to (1) wait for each to load; (2) copy and paste the link to your browser if clicking directly on the link does not work; and (3) ask permission from a parent if you would like to research the topic further online.
Parents: Due to the nature of the course, the textbook includes simple drawings of naked men and women. Please scan the textbook to determine whether or not each lesson’s text is appropriate for your student.)
Additional resources:
- Dr. Menton’s Body of Evidence videos:
https://answersingenesis.org/store/ken-ham-others/david-menton/
- The Institute for Creation research: http://www.icr.org/article/amazing-human-body/
Scope and Sequence
The topics in this human anatomy and physiology course adhere to the scope and sequence followed by most two-semester courses nationwide for high school students. The content follows an advanced level, but you can reduce the number of assignments per lesson for a less rigorous journey.
The answers to the Review and Critical Thinking questions are located in the back of the textbook.