Time Frame | Big Ideas | Major Learning Experience |
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3 weeks | Dimensions of Health/Wellness & Organization of the Human Body | The dimensions of wellness (physical, social, emotional, mental/intellectual, spiritual, environmental, finanical, and occupational). The difference between acute/infectious/communicable and lifestyle/noncommunicable diseases as well as types of germs. Levels of organization (atom-->organism), organ donation/tissue engineering, anatomical position, directional terms, planes and sections of the body, body cavities, and major regions of the body. Homeostasis and types of medical imaging. |
3-4 weeks | Integumentary System | Integumentary System: Structure of the skin, accessory structures, and disorders of the skin (wounds, burns, disorders, and diseases).
How the integumentary system maintains homeostasis.
Types of skin cancer, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of and sun safety. Other diseases including impetigo, acne, alopecia, rosacea, psoriaris, etc.
Related medical professions: dermatology, plastic surgery, oncology, etc. LAB: Skin damage from the sun |
3-4 weeks | Skeletal System | Skeletal System: Function and structure (axial/appendicular) of the skeletal system including the major bones.
Bone formation, growth, and remodeling (importance of calcium intake).
Types of joints and joint movement. Bone fractures and
other skeletal diseases: osteoporosis, osteoarthritis, scoliosis, kyphosis etc.
Related medical professions: orthopedic, physical therapy, Chiropractor, etc. LAB: Importance of calcium abrsorption |
4-5 weeks | Muscular & Nervous Systems | Muscular System: Functions and types of muscles (skeletal, smooth, & cardiac --> naming and grouping of each type).
Atrophy, hypertrophy,slow-twitch, fast-twich, and other related vocabulary. Anatomy of a muscle fiber. Benefits of exercise/physical activity
Muscular System Diseases: Muscular dystropy, Muscular Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Fibromyalgia, etc
Related medical professions: physical therapist, occupational therapist, athletic trainer, etc.
LAB: Strengh, endurance, and flexibility *
Nervous System: Functions, divisions, and structure of the nervous system (nerve impulses, types of neurons, synapses and neurotransmitters, function of spinal cord, reflexes)
Effects of drugs and alcohol on the brain
Major divisions in the brain (central and peripheral) Nervous System Disesaes: Spinal cord injuries, Paralysis, Alzheimer's, Parkinsons, Multiple Sclerosis, etc.
Related medical professions: Neurologist, etc. LAB: What the brain looks like from drug/alcohol use |
3-4 weeks | Respiratory System | Respiratory System: Structure and function (organs and accessory organs) Learn the path of oxygen through the respiratory system, from the air to the blood and tissues
Learn the path of carbon dioxide through the respiratory system, from the tissues and blood to the air
Diseases: Asthma, COPD, Lung cancer, Chronic bronchitis, Emphysema, Cystic Fibrosis, etc.
Related medical professions: Respiratory Therapist, Pumonoligist, etc. LAB: Healthy vs unhealthy lung |
3 weeks | Cardiovascular/Circulatory System | Cardiovascular System: Anatomy of the heart (atria, ventricles, valves, path of blood, types of circulation etc.)
Diseases: Atherosclerosis, Ischemic Heart Disease, Angina, Heart Attack, Stroke, CHF, Aneurysm , prevention of heart disease.
Procedures: Stent, Angioplasty, Bypass Surgery
Related Medical Professions: Cardiologist, Cardiovascular Surgeon etc.
LAB: Heart Rate/Pulse & Blood Pressure |
4-5 weeks | Digestive System | Digestive System: Structure and function of the digestive system (major organs)
Diseases: IBS, IBD, Lactose Intolerance, Dairy Allergy, Constipation, Diarrhea, Celiac, Crohn's Disease, Eating Disorders, Ulcerative Colitis, etc. Major Nutrients (Carbs, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, & Water), Lifestyle Disesaes related to Nutrition, USDA, MyPlate, Harvard Healthy Eating Plate
Related Medical Professions: Gastroenterology, Nutritionist, etc.
LAB: Healthy meal/snack preparation |
3-4 weeks | Urinary/Excretory System | Urinary/Excretory System: Structure and major parts (kidneys, bladder, ureters, urethra) Importance of staying hydrated. Waste products filtered out of the body through urine. Fluid balance and electrolytes (water& sodium- dehydration and hyponatremia) Diseases: UTIs, kidney infections, bladder infections, enlarged prostate, kidney stones, etc. Related medical professions: Urology, Nephrology, etc. LAB: Hydration importance |
2 weeks | Immune/Lymphatic System | Immune/Lymphatic System: leukocytes, phagocytes, lymphocytes, neutrophil, antibodies, T cells, antigen, immunity including innate, adaptive, and passive immunity.
Importance of washing hands, sleep, nutrition, and exercise/physical activity.
Diseases: Lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS, Type 1 Diabetes, etc. Related Medical Professions: Immunologists, Physicians/Pediatricians, etc. LAB: Hand washing correclty |
2 weeks | Endocrine/Hormonal System | Endocrine System: Structure and function (hormones, metabolism, hypothalamus, pituitary, thyroid, parathyroids, adrenals, pancreas, ovaries, and testes, etc. Use caution/check with a doctor before taking any supplements or herbal treatments.
Importance of nutrition, exercise/physical activity, sleep, regular medical check-ups, and family history Related Medical Professions: Endocrinologists, chemists, biologists, researchers, scientists, etc. LAB: Identify abnormal symptons of human body (thirsty but drinking a lot of water, peeing a lot, gaining/losing weight, night sweats, very tired, etc.) that could lead to an endocrine panel
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3 weeks | Reproductive Systems | Reproductive & Sexual Health: Male and female reproductive systems (structure & function of each). Difference between biological sex and gender.
Birth control methods, Conception to birth.
Labor & delivery, birth defects.
Diseases:STIs/STDs, Infertility, Endometriosis, PCOS, etc.
Related Medical Professions: OB, GYN, OBGYN, Fertility Specialists LAB: Go over how someone would perform a breast or tescticular exam at home |
2weeks | Final Project/Wrap-Up | Final Project: Children's Books
Health insurance, preventative healthcare (primary health care check-ups)
Pursuing a career in healthcare (research / "day in the life"). |
