Q4 2020-2021 - Cohort Model

Homeostasis: Student Checklist

Part 1: The Nervous System

Topic 1: Nervous System Divisions

Guiding Questions:
  1. What are the different parts of the nervous system and their main functions?
  2. How do the different parts of the brain function?
Nervous system divisions NT
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The Brain NT
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Text & Study Guide
Text p. 519, 530-535
​SG p. 161 #1-6, ​164 #1-3, 5-6
Activities​
- Nerve spacing activity
- SG p. 161 #5-6 (ANS)
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Assessments
- Brain Hat Template & Project
Extra Practice​
- SG p. 161 #5-6
- Practice quiz
- Explore the brain - VERY detailed
​- Lobes of the brain 
- Brain quiz
​- SG p. 164 #1-3, 5-6

Topic 2: Nerves & Nerve Signals

Guiding Questions:
  1. What are different types of nerve cells?
  2. How do neurons function?
  3. ​What is an action potential and what happens during each stage?
  4. How does an electrical impulse move between neurons?
  5. How do reflexes work?
Nerves & Reflexes NT
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Action Potential NT
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Completed Chart
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Synapses & Sum NT
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Text & Study Guide
Text p. 516-518, 520, 522-529
SG p. 159 #1-2, 7-8, ​162 #4-7
Activities​
- Reflex activity
- Fire Those Neurons - game in class
- Mouse Party
​- PhET Neuron Simulation (ANS)
Assessments
Extra Practice​
- Neuron Quizlet
​- Neuron practice
​- SG p. 159 #1-2, 7-8​
​​- Action Potential Quizlet
- SG p. 162 #4-7

Part 2: Homeostasis

Topic 3: Feedback Loops & Thermoregulation 

Guiding Questions:
  1. How does the body maintain a constant internal environment?
  2. Why is thermoregulation important and how do humans regulate body temperature?
  3. What are the main differences between endotherms & ectotherms?
Homeostasis & Feedback Loops introductory lesson will be covered in class & there is no video for that content.
Homeostasis & Feedback Loops NT
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Thermo, Endo & Ecto NT BOTH videos
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Text & Study Guide
Text p. 428 - 440
SG. p. 130 #1-4, 6, 8
p. 132 #1-8
p. 134 #1-3, 6-7, 12
Activities
Assessments
Extra Practice
- Quizlet - Homeostasis
- Quizlet - Feedback loops
- Quizlet - Endo & Ectotherms

Topic 4: Endocrine System

Guiding Questions:
  1. How is the pituitary gland involved in hormone production & release?
  2. What are the key differences between protein & steroid hormones?
  3. ​What are the key hormones associated with regulating blood sugar?
  4. Describe the feedback loops involved with the hormones associated with blood sugar.
Endocrine System NT
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Hormones & Blood Sugar NT
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Topic 5: Excretory/Urinary System

Guiding Questions:
  1. What are the major roles of the kidney?
  2. How the nephron work?
  3. How does the kidney regulate water balance?
Urine Formation NT
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Relevant content will be covered in class.
​Not entire video will be learned.
Only 1st page needed
Water Balance NT
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Homeostasis Unit Test - Monday June 21
Review: 
Homeostasis, Feedback Loops & Excretory System: p. 460 #1-4, 7-9, 18-19, 21, 25, 33, 39, 48, 53 
(Sample Answers)
Endocrine System: p. 507 #1-9, p. 509 #30, 31, 35, 43, 47, 54 (Sample Answers)