I. Title of Module:

• Anatomy & Physiology

II. Author(s):

• Miriam Rivas

III. Grade Level:

• High School 9-12

IV. Nature of The Students:

• Urban Minority

V. Purposes (Course Objectives):

1. Students will learn about structure and function using dissecting and analysis techniques.
2. Students will be able to collect, organize, analyze, and interpret data obtained.
3. Students will be able to determine the concentration of Vitamin C in various unknowns, fruits, and vegetables.
4. Students will be able to determine the concentration of Aspirin in various samples of tablets and unknowns.
5. Students will be able to determine the effectiveness of buffers and antacids.
6. Students will be able to learn about and test for the essential amino acids.

VI. Overview: (Course Description):

• This course offers high school students the opportunity to investigate biological concepts that are applicable to the field of anatomy and physiology. The activities include dissecting, analyzing vitamin C, aspirin, buffers, antacids, and essential amino acids.

• The dissection of a shark (dogfish) and a rat is used to analyze structure and function. The data obtained will be used to compare both organisms in terms of their structural / functional similarities and differences. In order to gain an understanding of chemicals that have physiological affects on the body we will analyze and quantify various sources ascorbic acid. Similarly various sources of aspirins, buffers, and antacids will be analyzed and quantified for comparison. The role of the essential amino acids and their chemistry will also be examined.

The schedule of activities is outlined below:

SCHEDULE

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