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Assignments withcorrelations andassessments

If you are looking for a student experience asstraightforward as a textbook, but more visualand interactive, try our assignments.
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Assignments are correlated to NGSS and acollection of state standards.
Each includes learning objectives for students
to use as guidelines.
Each is formed by a series of activities and low
stakes assessments that keep students awareof their progress.
The time students spend on activities andtheir performance on are tracked in thebuilt-in gradebook.

Details:● Languages available: English● Access: Available on VB Courses page to
instructors with a Courseware account.
● Development process: Each is developed to bebite-sized, easily digestible, and to follow visualpedagogy. They are peer reviewed, proofread,correlated, and then released to instructors.

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Anatomical Terminology
General Learning Objectives

Florida CTE: Health Science Anatomy & Physiology

Identify:● The four different types of planes

01.03 Examine medical implications of body planes, directionalterms, cavities, abdominal regions, and quadrants.
● 02.01 Evaluate and apply anatomical terminology to describe
location of parts or areas of the body and to describe the relation of
one part to another.
● 02.02 Interpret correct medical terminology including roots, prefixes
and suffixes to indicate anatomical structures and function.
● 02.03 Extend medical terminology to real-world applications.

Describe:● Anatomical position● How each type of plane divides the body
● The location of a structure using anatomical directions● The meanings of anatomical directional terms● The meanings of anatomical prefixes
Explain:● Why anatomical terminology is used in anatomy and physiology●

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Cells and Tissues
General Learning Objectives
Identify:● Different types of cells and describe their functions● Parts of a cell
● The organelles of a typical cell and describe their functions● The major tissue types and examples of each in the body
Describe:● The structure and functions of the plasma membrane● The process of osmosis● The process of cellular respiration● The cell life cycle● The processes of meiosis and mitosis● The production and role of gametes● The structure and locations of epithelial tissue● The structure and locations of connective tissue● The structure and locations of muscle tissue● The structure and locations of nervous tissue● The process of tissue repair
Explain:● How substances cross the plasma membrane● How the structure of the plasma membrane impacts its function● Passive and active transport● The direction water will move into or out of a cell
● How DNA is used to synthesize proteins● How the process of replication allows cells to multiply● How tissue repair can result in scarring

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03.01 Discuss and describe cell structure and function in healthy tissue.
03.03 Compare and contrast the four main types of tissue including theinterrelationships of tissues
15.01 Discuss DNA and its role in human heredity.

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Integumentary System
General Learning Objectives
Identify:● The major components of the integumentary system and describe
their functions● The major structures of the skin and describe their functions● The layers of the skin
● The different types of skin receptors● The structures of hair
● The different glands found in the integumentary system
Describe:● The structure and function of each skin layer● The functions of the different types of skin cells● The role of dermal circulation● How vitamin D is synthesized● The factors that influence skin pigmentation● The process of tissue repair● The sensory innervation of the skin
● The function of each hair structure● The structure, functions, and growth process of hair
● The structure and growth process of nails
Explain:● The difference between melanocytes and melanin● How the skin protects the body’s tissues and organs● The factors that influence hair shape and color● The function of dermatomes● The difference in functions of the glands found in the
integumentary system● Why the mammary glands are considered specialized
integumentary glands● Why scarring occurs

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04.01 Apply medical terminology as related to the integumentary system.
04.02 Discuss and describe the structure and function of theintegumentary system across the lifespan.
04.03 Demonstrate knowledge of cells and tissues in the
integumentary system.

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Skeletal System
General Learning Objectives
Identify:● The major components of the skeletal system and describe their functions● Types of bones based on their shape● Types of bony landmarks● The parts of a long bone
● The major types of bone cells and describe their functions● The different types of fractures● The structures that make up the axial skeleton● The bones and major landmarks of the skull● The auditory ossicles● Bones, major landmarks, and ligaments of the vertebral column● Bones of the thoracic cage
● The structures that make up the appendicular skeleton● The bones and major landmarks of the shoulder girdle● The bones and major landmarks of the upper limb
● The bones and major landmarks of the pelvic girdle● The bones and major landmarks of the lower limb
Describe:● The different types of bones and provide an example of each
● The structure and function of compact and spongy bone tissue● The role of calcium in the skeletal system● The processes of long and flat bone formation● The internal structure of a long bone
● The components and functions of yellow and red bone marrow● The process of bone repair● How bone tissue changes with advancing age● The structure and function of skull sutures and fontanelles● The cross-sectional structure of a vertebra● How some bones are stabilized by muscles● The structure of the carpal tunnel and its role in carpal tunnel syndrome● The differences between the male pelvis and female pelvis, and explain
why these differences exist● The structure and function of the arches of the foot● The different types of joints, explain their functions, and provide an
example of each type

Describe (cont):● The six major types of synovial joints, and provide an example of each type● The kinds of movement each of these joint surfaces facilitates● How joints can degenerate with advancing age
Explain:● The different types of joint surfaces: heads, condyles, and facets● The differences between spongy bone and compact bone based on theirmicroscopic structure

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05.01 Apply medical terminology as related to the skeletal system.
05.02 Discuss and describe the structure and function of the skeletal
system across the lifespan.
05.03 Identify and explain major bone markings and their implications.
05.04 Identify and explain joints and their implications.
05.05 Discuss the interrelationship between calcium, hormones, and theskeletal system.
05.06 Apply knowledge of cells and tissues in the skeletal system.
05.07 Identify and analyze common diseases and disorders of the skeletal
system including etiology, prevention, pathology, diagnosis andtreatment/rehabilitation.
05.09 Demonstrate knowledge of skills related to the skeletal system
which may include range of motion.

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Muscular System
General Learning Objectives
Identify:● The three types of muscle and describe the muscular system's function● Smooth muscle in the body
● Smooth muscle layers of the stomach● The blood vessels and conduction system that supply and innervate
cardiac muscle● The major skeletal muscle regions of the body
● At least one example of paired muscles that oppose each other's actions● Examples of first, second, and third-class levers in the body
● Muscles and muscle groups of the head and neck and describe
their functions● Muscles and muscle groups of the vertebral column and describe
their functions● Muscles or muscle groups of the abdomen and describe their functions● Muscles or muscle groups of the pelvis and describe their functions● Muscles or muscle groups of the upper limbs and describe their functions● Muscles or muscle groups of the lower limbs and describe their functions
Describe:● The location and function of skeletal muscles● The distinguishing features of each of the three types of muscle● The blood supply and innervation of skeletal muscles● The microscopic structure of skeletal muscle tissue● The location and function of smooth muscle● The location and function of cardiac muscle● The role of agonists and antagonists in muscle movement● How skeletal muscles attach to the bony skeleton● How origins and insertions impact movement, speed, and strength● How fiber orientation relates to muscle movement

Explain:● How an impulse generated by the central nervous system results in thecontraction of a skeletal muscle● How a muscle’s name can give insight about its attachments, shape,
location, action, fiber orientation, and other characteristics● The meaning of the terms insertion and origin● How the skeletal and muscular systems work together to produce leverage● Complex muscle movements, based on the muscle’s anatomy

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06.01 Apply medical terminology as related to the muscular system.
06.02 Discuss and describe the structure and function of the muscularsystem across the lifespan.
06.03 Identify and explain the 3 main types of muscles andtheir implications.
06.04 Interpret muscle function by examining attachment to bone.
06.05 Discuss the interrelationship between calcium, ions, and themuscular system.
06.06 Apply knowledge of cells and tissues in the muscular system.
06.07 List the steps involved in the sliding filament of muscle contraction.
06.08 Describe signal transmission across a myoneural/neuromuscularjunction.

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Nervous System and Special Senses
General Learning Objectives
Identify:● The major components of nervous system● The parts of a neuron● The spinal cord and its meninges● The cross-sectional structures of the spinal column● The spinal nerves and nerve plexuses● Major spinal nerves and structures they innervate● Anatomical regions of the brain● Anatomical structures that surround and protect the brain● Blood vessels that supply the brain● The anatomical features of the cerebrum● Functional regions of the cerebral cortex● The 12 paired cranial nerves by name and number● The cranial nerves that transmit special sensory signals● The cranial nerves that transmit motor signals● The cranial nerves that transmit both sensory and motor signals● Anatomical structures of the special senses● Major neurotransmitters and describe their functions● The ventricles of the brain and describe their function● Structures of the brainstem and describe their functions● The parts of the cerebellum and describe their functions● Structures of the diencephalon and describe their functions● Structures of the limbic system and describe their functions● Structures of the cerebrum and describe their functions● Structures of somatic sensation and describe their functions● The cranial nerves and describe the pathway of sensory impulses for eachspecial sense
Describe:● The functions of the major nervous system components● The composition and location of nervous tissue● The structural types of neurons● The types of neuroglia and their functions● The process of neurotransmission● The distribution and function of gray and white matter in the spinal cord
● The somatic reflex arc● The pathway and function of each cranial nerve

Describe (cont):● The functions of the somatic and autonomic nervous systems● The motor functions of the somatic nervous system● The sensory and motor pathways of the somatic nervous system● The roles of the basal ganglia and cerebellum in somatic nervous system function● The structure of the autonomic nervous system● The roles of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems● The process of olfaction● The process of taste● The process of vision● The role of the optic chiasm in binocular vision● The process of hearing● The process of equilibrium
Explain:● How resting and action potentials contribute to nerve function● How sensory signals and motor commands are relayed through the spinal cord andspinal nerves● How multiple sclerosis disrupts normal neural signaling● What a dermatome is and which skin region is innervated by each spinal nerve● How eye shape affects vision

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06.08 Describe signal transmission across amyoneural/neuromuscular junction.
07.01 Apply medical terminology as related to the nervous system.
07.02 Discuss and describe the structure and function of the nervous system acrossthe lifespan.
07.03 Identify and explain the interrelatedness of the Central Nervous System (CNS)
and Peripheral Nervous System (PNS).
07.04 Compare and contrast the divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS).
07.05 Apply knowledge of cells and tissues in the nervous system.
07.06 Explain how neurotransmitters help propagate electrical impulses.
07.07 Describe reflex pathways and their importance.
07.08 Identify and analyze common diseases and disorders of the nervous system
including etiology, prevention, pathology, diagnosis and treatment/rehabilitation.

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Endocrine System
General Learning Objectives
Identify:● The primary and secondary endocrine organs● The hypothalamus and pituitary gland and describe their role inhormone production● Hormones produced by the hypothalamus and describe their function● Hormones produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary glandand describe their functions● Hormones stored and secreted by the posterior lobe of thepituitary gland and describe their functions● Target organs of pituitary hormones● The thyroid gland● Hormones produced by the thyroid gland and describe their functions● The parathyroid glands● Hormones produced by the parathyroid glands and describe
their functions● The adrenal glands● Hormones produced by the adrenal glands and describe their functions● The pineal gland and describe its functions● The pancreas● Hormones produced by secondary endocrine organs and describe
their functions● Hormones produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland anddescribe their functions
Describe:● The primary and secondary endocrine organs● The functions of the primary and secondary endocrine organs● The location and function of pancreatic islets and identify hormones
they produce● How pancreas hormones regulate blood glucose level● How hormones regulate the stress response

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08.01 Apply medical terminology as related to the endocrine system.
08.02 Discuss and describe the structure and function of the endocrine
system across the lifespan.
08.05 Evaluate the relationship between the endocrine system andhomeostasis in health and disease.
08.06 Apply knowledge of cells and tissues in the endocrine system.

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Circulatory System
General Learning Objectives
Identify:● The major components of the circulatory system and describe their functions● The components of blood● The different types of white blood cells and describe their functions● The layers of the heart wall and describe each layer's function● The external structures of the heart● The internal structures of the heart● The four chambers of the heart● The four valves of the heart● The systemic and pulmonary vessels that enter and exit the heart.
● The arteries and veins of coronary circulation and describe their function● The major structures of the conduction system● The autonomic nervous system structures that control and innervate the heart● The five major types of blood vessels and describe their functions● The major routes of circulation and describe their functions● The vessels of pulmonary circulation● Structures of the lower respiratory system that contribute to gas exchange● The great vessels of the circulatory system● The arteries and veins of the head and neck
● The arteries of the circle of Willis● The venous sinuses● The arteries and veins of the upper limb
● The arteries and veins of the thorax● Branches of the abdominal aorta● Veins of the azygos system● Arteries and veins of the abdomen● Arteries and veins of the intestines● Veins of the hepatic portal system● Arteries and veins of the pelvis● Arteries and veins of the leg and footDescribe:● The exchange of gases between the lungs and bloodstream● The components and functions of plasma● The production of red blood cells and their role in oxygen transport● The production of platelets● The functions of the heart and the functions of the pericardium● The heart's location relative to the lungs, diaphragm, thoracic cage, and ribs
● The flow of blood through the heart and the role of each atrium, ventricle, andvalve in this process● The function of the conduction system

Describe (cont):● The steps of electrical conduction that lead to ventricular contraction● The purpose of an electrocardiogram● The steps of the cardiac cycle● Different types of arrhythmias● The structural difference between arteries and veins● The relationship between blood pressure and resistance● Systolic and diastolic pressure● The flow of blood through systemic circulation● The pathway of blood flow entering and exiting the brain● The functions of pulmonary arteries and pulmonary veins
Explain:● How platelets contribute to the formation of blood clots● How the ECG relates to heart conduction● How cardiac output is determined● How arterial blood pressure is measured

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09.01 Apply medical terminology as related to the cardiovascular system.
09.02 Discuss and describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
across the lifespan.
09.03 Demonstrate knowledge of major blood vessels.
09.05 Analyze the interdependence between systemic and pulmonary circulation.
09.06 Design a map or flow chart depicting the normal pathway of blood flow
through the heart.
09.07 Design a map or flow chart depicting the normal electrical pathway
through the heart.
09.08 Apply knowledge of cells and tissues in the cardiovascular system
09.09 Demonstrate knowledge of the composition of blood to include formed
elements and plasma.
09.12 Identify and analyze common diseases and disorders of the cardiovascularsystem including etiology, prevention, pathology, diagnosis andtreatment/rehabilitation.
11.03 Evaluate the interrelatedness of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.

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Lymphatic System and Immunity
General Learning Objectives
Identify:● The major components of the lymphatic system and describe
their functions● The major vessels of the lymphatic system● Lymphatic tissues and describe their functions● The different types of white blood cells, including lymphocytes● The different types of granulocytes
Describe:● The circulation of lymph throughout the body
● The internal structure of a lymph node
● The body's innate immune defenses● The process of phagocytosis● The role of different granulocytes in immunity● The body's adaptive immune defenses● The functions of B cells and T cells
Explain:● The role of monocytes in the immune response● The function of different lymphocytes during adaptive immune responses

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10.01 Apply medical terminology as related to the lymphatic andimmune systems.
10.02 Discuss and describe the structure and function of the lymphatic
and immune systems across the lifespan.
10.03 Explain the importance of the accessory organs (thymus, tonsils,
spleen, appendix, Peyer’s patch) promoting the effectiveness of thelymphatic and immune system.
10.04 Compare and contrast passive and active immunity.
10.05 Discuss the impact of B cells and T cells on diseases of theimmune system.
10.07 Apply knowledge of cells and tissues in the lymphatic andimmune systems.

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Respiratory System
General Learning Objectives
Identify:● The structures of the upper respiratory tract● The structures that make up the upper respiratory system● The structures of the nose and nasal cavity● The structures of the pharynx● The structures of the larynx● The structures that make up the lower respiratory system● The airways of the lower respiratory system● Each lobe and external feature of the lungs● The vessels of pulmonary circulation
Describe:● The basic functions of respiratory system structures● Pulmonary ventilation and identify the structures involved● External respiration and identify the structures involved● Internal respiration and identify the structures involved● How the structures of the upper respiratory tract clean, warm,
and moisten air● The functions of the nasal mucosa● The process and function of sneezing● The process of olfaction● The process of phonation● The relationship between vocal fold tension and sound pitch● The function of the epiglottis● The structure and function of the trachea● Bronchodilation and bronchoconstriction● The location and shape of the lungs in relation to surrounding organs● The location and structure of alveoli● The internal structures of the lungs● Pulmonary ventilation and identify the structures involved
Explain:● How Boyle's Law relates to breathing● How debris is cleared from the respiratory tract● How air moves into and out of the lungs

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11.01 Apply medical terminology as related to the respiratory system.
11.02 Discuss and describe the structure and function of the respiratory
system across the lifespan.
11.03 Evaluate the interrelatedness of the cardiovascular and respiratory
systems.
11.04 Apply knowledge of cells and tissues in the respiratory system.

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Digestive System
General Learning Objectives
Identify:● The major components of the digestive system and their functions● Major structures of the oral cavity● The five types of teeth and describe each type’s function● The parts of a tooth● The tongue and its extrinsic muscles● The salivary glands and ducts● The muscles of mastication● The epiglottis and describe its function during swallowing● The regions of the stomach● The muscular layers of the stomach wall and explain how they differ
from those of the rest of the alimentary canal● The sphincters through which food enters and exits the stomach● The major blood vessels supplying and draining the stomach wall
● The accessory digestive organs of the abdominal cavity● The segments and ligaments of the liver● Major veins of the hepatic portal system and describe the hepatic
portal system’s function● Bile ducts and describe their function● The major arteries supplying the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas● The regions of the small intestine● The major structures of the large intestine● The regions of the colon● The major blood vessels that supply and drain the intestines
Describe:● The overall structure, sections, and layers of the alimentary canal● Describe the components and functions of major digestive juices, andexplain where they are produced● The process of chewing and swallowing● The process of peristalsis● The location and pathway of the esophagus● The role of the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas in producing,transporting, and storing digestive juices● The process of absorption that occurs in the small intestine● How the intestines are adapted for absorbing nutrients and water

Describe (cont):● The different types of cells within the intestines and their functions● The function of circular folds and villi in the small intestine● The digestive processes that occur in the large intestine, including
the role of bacteria● The function of the taenia coli
Explain:● How the tongue contributes to the sense of taste● The functions of the small intestine compared to the large intestine● How the structure of the small and large intestines relates totheir functions● How the defecation reflex occurs

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12.01 Apply medical terminology as related to the digestive system.
12.02 Discuss and describe the structure and function of the digestivesystem across the lifespan.
12.03 Apply knowledge of cells and tissues in the digestive system.

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Urinary System
General Learning Objectives
Identify:● The major components of the urinary system and describe
their functions● Structures of the kidneys and describe their functions● Blood vessels that supply the kidneys● The structures involved in glomerular filtration● The structures involved in urine storage and elimination and trace thepathway of urine from the kidneys out of the body
● Urinary system structures involved in maintaining urinary continence
Describe:● The anatomical differences between the male and female urinary systems● The position of the kidneys relative to other anatomical structures● The path of blood flow through the nephron● The location, structure, and function of a nephron● The structure of the glomerulus● How the glomerular filtration rate can increase or decrease● The process of glomerular filtration● The processes of reabsorption and secretion and explain why they
are important● How salt concentration levels affect water movement in the nephron loop
● The composition of normal urine● The position of the bladder relative to other structures in the maleand female● The internal anatomy of the bladder● The process of micturition● The anatomical differences between the male and female urethra
Explain:● How materials move through the renal tubule● How urine is produced● How the filtration membrane filters blood plasma to create filtrate● The role podocytes play in glomerular filtration● How urine concentration is hormonally regulated● How micturition is controlled by the nervous system

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13.01 Apply medical terminology as related to the urinary system.
13.02 Discuss and describe the structure and function of the urinary system
across the lifespan.
13.03 Justify the interrelatedness of the urinary and cardiovascular system
in promoting homeostasis.
13.04 Apply knowledge of cells and tissues in the urinary system.

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Reproductive System
General Learning Objectives
Identify:● The structures that make up the female reproductive system● The structures that make up the male reproductive system● Blood vessels that supply the ovary and uterus● The regions of the male urethra● The structures sperm travels through before exiting the body
● Where immature and mature sperm cells are created and stored● The hormones involved in female reproductive functions● Structures involved in lactation● The hormones involved in male reproductive functions
Describe:● The process of spermatogenesis● The process of oogenesis● The composition and functions of semen● How male reproductive structures are involved in sperm creation,
activation, transport, and support● The role of each male reproductive structure in producing, storing, andtransporting semen● Blood supply and innervation of the testes● Each type of oocyte that develops from ovarian stem cells● The role of each female reproductive structure in sexual reproduction● The physiological changes that occur during erection and ejaculation● The phases of the female reproductive cycle● The process of lactation● The events that occur during fertilization and the role of each gamete in
the process● The earliest stages of zygote development after fertilization and wherethese stages occur● The primary hormones that come into play during pregnancy● The development of reproductive anatomy in utero● The stages of fetal development during pregnancy● The process of birth

Explain:● The functions of the female reproductive structures● The process of oogenesis● How sperm is created from male reproductive stem cells● How fraternal and identical twins develop● How the reproductive system changes over the course of life

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14.01 Apply medical terminology as related to the each of the male andfemale reproductive systems.
14.02 Discuss and describe the structure and function of both reproductive
systems across the lifespan.
14.03 Apply knowledge of cells and tissues of both reproductive systems.

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The Energy Cycle
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Identify the phases of cellular respiration
Identify the reactants and products of cellularrespiration
Identify the reactions of photosynthesis
Identify the reactants and products ofphotosynthesis
Compare the processes of cellularrespiration and photosynthesis

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Correlations for NGSS, Florida, NC, Texas,
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Cellular Respiration: Overview
Cellular Respiration Equation
Quiz: Cellular Respiration: Introduction
Photosynthesis: Overview
Photosynthesis Reactions
Photosynthesis Equation
Quiz: Photosynthesis: Introduction
Cellular Respiration vs. Photosynthesis: Reactants
and Products
Specialized Organelles: Mitochondria
Specialized Organelles: Chloroplasts
Electron Transport Chain
Quiz: Comparing Cellular Respiration andPhotosynthesis

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Cellular Respiration
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Identify the phases of cellular respiration
Identify the reactants and products of cellularrespiration
Identify the structures that make up amitochondrion
Explain the function of each mitochondria
structure
Describe how glucose and oxygen areneeded to initiate phases of cellularrespiration
Describe how carbon dioxide, water, andATP are produced by cellular respiration
Describe what happens during glycolysis,
pyruvate oxidation, the citric acid cycle, andoxidative phosphorylation

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Cellular Respiration: Overview
Cellular Respiration Equation
Quiz: Cellular Respiration: Introduction
Mitochondria Structures
Functions of Mitochondria Structures
Where Cellular Respiration Occurs
Quiz: Mitochondria Structures and Their Functions
Reactants and Products: Overview
Cellular Respiration Reactants: Glucose
Cellular Respiration Reactants: Oxygen
Cellular Respiration Products: Carbon Dioxide
Cellular Respiration Products: Water
Cellular Respiration Products: ATP
Quiz: Cellular Respiration Reactants and Products○ Phase 1: Glycolysis○ Phase 2: Pyruvate Oxidation○ Phase 3: Citric Acid Cycle○ Phase 4: Oxidative Phosphorylation
Quiz: Cellular Respiration Phases

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Chromosomes and DNA Structure
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Identify the key structures of eukaryotic
chromosomes
Explore the functions of eukaryotic
chromosome structures
Identify the key structures of prokaryotic
chromosomes
Explore the functions of prokaryotic
chromosome structures
Compare the structure of eukaryotic andprokaryotic chromosomes
Identify the components that make up
DNA
Explore the components of DNA andhow they’re bound together to form the
double helix

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Chromosomes and DNA: Overview
Eukaryotic Chromosome Structure
Quiz: Eukaryotic Chromosomes
Eukaryotic Chromosomes: Nucleosomes
Eukaryotic Chromosomes: Chromatin
Eukaryotic Chromosomes and Gene Expression
Quiz: Eukaryotic DNA Coiling and Supercoiling
Prokaryotic Chromosome Structure
Nucleoid-Associated Proteins
Plasmids
Quiz: Prokaryotic ChromosomesComparing Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Chromosomes:
Part 1Comparing Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic Chromosomes:
Part 2
Quiz: Comparing Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic
Chromosomes
DNA Structure: Overview
DNA Structure: Sugar-Phosphate Backbone
DNA Structure: Base Pairs
Molecular Structure of DNA
Quiz: DNA Structure

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Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells
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Identify the key structures of bacterial(prokaryotic) cells.
Explain the functions of bacterial cellstructures.
Identify the key structures of animal andplant (eukaryotic) cells.
Compare the structure and functions ofanimal and plant cells.
Compare the structure and functions ofprokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.

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Correlations for NGSS, Florida, NC, Texas,
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Cells: Overview
Prokaryotic Cells: Overview
Prokaryotic Organelles: Fimbriae and Pili
Prokaryotic Organelles: Flagella
Prokaryotic Cell Structures: DNA
Quiz: Prokaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic Cells: Overview
Eukaryotic Cytoskeleton
Eukaryotic Organelles: Endoplasmic Reticulum
Eukaryotic Organelles: Golgi Complex
Eukaryotic Organelles: Mitochondria
Eukaryotic Organelles: Peroxisomes and Lysosomes
Eukaryotic Organelles: Nucleus
Unique Plant Structures
Quiz: Eukaryotic Cells
Prokaryotic Cells vs. Eukaryotic Cells: External
Structures
Prokaryotic Cells vs. Eukaryotic Cells: DNA
Prokaryotic Cells vs. Eukaryotic Cells: Shared
Structures
Quiz: Comparing Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells

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Photosynthesis
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Identify the reactants and products ofphotosynthesis
Identify the leaf structures that are involved inphotosynthesis
Explain the role each leaf structure plays inphotosynthesis
Identify the chloroplasts in a plant cell
Identify the structures that make up a chloroplast
Explain the function of each chloroplast structure
Describe how carbon dioxide and water are
needed to initiate photosynthesis
Describe how oxygen and glucose are producedby photosynthesis
Describe what happens during thelight-dependent and light-independent reactionsof photosynthesis

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Leaf Structures and Their Roles in Photosynthesis:
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Chloroplast Overview
Quiz: Leaf Structures and Their Roles in
Photosynthesis
Chloroplast Structures and Their Roles in
Photosynthesis: Part 1 & 2
Quiz: Chloroplast Structures and Their Roles in
Photosynthesis
Reactants and Products: Overview
Photosynthesis Reactants: Carbon Dioxide
Photosynthesis Reactants: Water
Photosynthesis Reactants: Photons
Photosynthesis Products: Glucose
Photosynthesis Products: Oxygen
Quiz: Reactants and Products of Photosynthesis
Light-Dependent Reactions: Part 1 & 2
Light-Independent Reactions: Part 1 & 2
Quiz: Photosynthesis Reactions

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Earthworm Dissection
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Identify the external and internal
structures of the earthworm
Describe how the earthworm moves,
distributes oxygen through its body,digests food and expels waste, andreproduces
Explain how the earthworm adapted tosurvive in its environment
Observe the earthworm’s body systems
via dissection

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External Features of the Earthworm
Earthworm: Integumentary System
Earthworm: Muscular System
Quiz: Earthworm Integumentary and Muscular
Systems
Earthworm: Nervous System
Earthworm: Circulatory System
Earthworm: Respiratory System
Quiz: Earthworm Nervous, Circulatory, andRespiratory Systems
Earthworm: Digestive System (Part 1 & 2)
Earthworm: Excretory System
Earthworm: Reproductive System Overview
Earthworm: Male Reproductive Structures
Earthworm: Female Reproductive Structures
Quiz: Earthworm Digestive, Excretory, andReproductive Systems

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Sea Star Dissection
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Identify the external and internal structuresof the sea star
Describe how the sea star moves, distributes
oxygen through its body, digests food andexpels waste, and reproduces
Explain how the sea star adapted to survive
in its environment
Observe the sea star’s body systems via
dissection

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External Features of the Sea Star
Sea Star: Integumentary System
Sea Star: Support System
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Systems
Sea Star: Nervous System
Sea Star: Circulatory System (Canals)
Sea Star: Circulatory System (Tube Feet)
Sea Star: Respiratory System
Quiz: Sea Star Nervous, Circulatory, andRespiratory Systems
Sea Star: Digestive System (Part 1 & 2)
Sea Star: Reproductive System
Quiz: Sea Star Digestive and Reproductive
Systems

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Frog Dissection
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Identify the external and internal structuresof the frog
Describe how the frog moves, distributes
oxygen through its body, digests food andexpels waste, and reproduces
Explain how the frog adapted to survive in
its environment
Observe the frog’s body systems via
dissection

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Frog: Overview
External Features of the Frog
Frog: Integumentary System
Frog: Muscular System
Frog: Skeletal System (Axial Skeleton)
Frog: Skeletal System (Appendicular Skeleton
Part 1 & 2)
Quiz: Frog Integumentary, Muscular, andSkeletal Systems
Frog: Nervous System Overview
Frog: Central Nervous System (CNS)
Frog: Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Frog: Circulatory System (Heart)
Frog: Great Vessels (Part 1 & 2)
Frog: Pulmonary Respiration
Frog: Cutaneous Respiration
Quiz: Frog Nervous, Circulatory, andRespiratory Systems
Frog: Digestive System (Part 1 & 2)
Frog: Reproductive System
Frog: Excretory System
Quiz: Frog Digestive, Reproductive, andExcretory Systems

Bio Assignment Overview

Pig Dissection
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Identify the external and internal
structures of the pig
Describe how the pig moves,
distributes oxygen through its body,digests food and expels waste, andreproduces
Explain how the pig adapted tosurvive in its environment
Observe the pig’s body systems via
dissection

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External Features of the Pig
Pig: Integumentary System
Pig: Muscular System
Pig: Skeletal System (Axial Skeleton)
Pig: Skeletal System (Appendicular Skeleton)
Quiz: Pig Integumentary, Muscular, andSkeletal Systems
Pig: Nervous System Overview
Pig: Central Nervous System (CNS)
Pig: Peripheral Nervous System (PNS)
Pig: Circulatory System (Heart)
Pig: Great Vessels (Part 1 & 2)
Pig: Respiratory System
Pig: Lungs
Quiz: Pig Nervous, Circulatory, and Respiratory
Systems
Pig: Digestive System Overview
Pig: Intestines
Pig: Reproductive System (Part 1 & 2)
Pig: Excretory System
Quiz: Pig Digestive, Reproductive, andExcretory Systems

Bio Assignment Overview

Animal Diversity: Comparing Digestive Systems
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Identify the digestive structures of the sea
star, earthworm, frog, and pig
Describe how the sea star, earthworm,
frog, and pig digest food and expel waste
Compare the digestive structures andfunctions of the sea star, earthworm, frog,and pig
Describe key digestive adaptations that
help the sea star, earthworm, frog, and pig
get the nutrients they need to survive intheir environments
Identify which of these animals has thesimplest and most complex digestivesystemCorrelations:●

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Comparing Digestive Systems: Overview (Part 1 & 2)
Quiz: Introduction to Animal Digestive Systems
Digestive System: Sea Star (Part 1 & 2)
Quiz: Digestive System: Sea Star
Digestive System: Earthworm (Part 1 & 2)
Quiz: Digestive System: Earthworm
Digestive System: Frog (Part 1, 2, & 3)
Quiz: Digestive System: Frog
Digestive System: Pig (Part 1, 2, & 3)
Quiz: Digestive System: Pig
Unique Digestive Structures (Part 1, 2, & 3)
Comparing Absorptive Structures (Part 1 & 2)
Quiz: Comparing Animal Digestive Systems

Bio Assignment Overview

Animal Diversity: Comparing Circulatory Systems
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Identify the circulatory structures of thesea star, earthworm, frog, and pig
Describe how the earthworm, frog, and pig
circulate blood throughout their bodies
and how the sea star circulates water
throughout its body
Compare the circulatory structures andfunctions of the sea star, earthworm, frog,and pig
Describe key circulatory adaptations that
help the sea star, earthworm, frog, and pig
survive in their environments
Identify which of these animals has thesimplest and most complex circulatory
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Comparing Circulatory Systems: Overview (Part 1 & 2)
Quiz: Introduction to Animal Circulatory Systems
Circulatory System: Sea Star (Part 1 & 2)
Quiz: Sea Star Circulatory System
Circulatory System: Earthworm
Quiz: Earthworm Circulatory System
Circulatory System: Frog (Part 1 & 2)
Quiz: Frog Circulatory System
Circulatory System: Pig (Part 1 & 2)
Quiz: Pig Circulatory System
Unique Circulatory Structures (Part 1 & 2)
Comparing Circulatory Structures
Quiz: Comparing Animal Circulatory Systems

Bio Assignment Overview

Animal Diversity: Comparing Respiratory Systems
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Identify the respiratory structures of the sea
star, earthworm, frog, and pig
Describe how the sea star, earthworm, frog,and pig exchange gases with theirenvironments
Compare the respiratory structures andfunctions of the sea star, earthworm, frog,and pig
Describe key respiratory adaptations that
help the sea star, earthworm, frog, and pig
get the oxygen they need to survive in theirenvironments
Identify which of these animals has thesimplest and most complex digestive system

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Correlations for NGSS, Florida, NC, Texas,
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Comparing Respiratory Systems: Overview (Part 1)
Comparing Respiratory Systems: Overview (Part 2)
Quiz: Introduction to Animal Respiratory Systems
Respiratory System: Sea Star
Quiz: Sea Star Respiratory System
Respiratory System: Earthworm
Quiz: Earthworm Respiratory System
Respiratory System: Frog (Part 1 & 2)
Quiz: Frog Respiratory System
Respiratory System: Pig (Part 1 & 2)
Quiz: Pig Respiratory System
Unique Respiratory Structures (Parts 1–4)
Comparing Respiratory Structures
Quiz: Comparing Animal Respiratory System

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Animal Diversity: Comparing Nervous Systems
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star, earthworm, frog, and pig
Describe how the sea star, earthworm, frog,and pig receive sensory information fromtheir environments and how the nervous
system contributes to body movements
Compare the nervous structures andfunctions of the sea star, earthworm, frog,and pig
Describe key nervous system adaptations
that help the sea star, earthworm, frog, andpig survive in their environments
Identify which of these animals has thesimplest and most complex nervous system

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Comparing Nervous Systems: Overview (Part 1 & 2)
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Nervous System: Sea Star
Quiz: Sea Star Nervous System
Nervous System: Earthworm (Part 1 & 2)
Quiz: Earthworm Nervous System
Nervous System: Frog (Part 1, 2, & 3)
Quiz: Frog Nervous System
Nervous System: Pig (Part 1 & 2)
Quiz: Pig Nervous System
Unique Nervous Structures (Part 1, 2, & 3)
Comparing Nervous Structures (Part 1, 2, & 3)
Quiz: Comparing Animal Nervous Systems

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