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Instructional Guide: Course Outline
Department: Science
Course Title: Anatomy & Physiology
Course Length: 2 semesters
Unit #5: Skeletal system
Chapter 6
Unit Length: 2 ½ weeks
Essential Questions:
What is the structure and function of bone tissue and the dynamics of its formation and
remodeling throughout life?
How do the bones, joints, and ligaments function to permit movement and mobility in the
skeleton?
Instructional Objectives:
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Discuss the four types of bones and give examples of each.
Identify the six major structures of a typical long bone.
Identify each of the major constituents of bone as a tissue and discuss how structural
organization contributes to function.
Identify by name and discuss each of the major components of a Haversian system.
Identify and describe the function of the three major types of cells found in bones.
Recognize and discuss the five homeostatic functions of bones.
Compare and contrast the development of intramembranous and endochondral bone.
Describe steps involved in bone fracture repair.
Compare the basic structural units of bone and cartilage.
Identify the three specialized types of cartilage, give examples of each, and summarize
the structural and functional differences among them.
Compare the mechanism of growth in bone and cartilage.
Instructional Resources:
 ActivBoard
 Workbook
 Bible
 Essential Study Partner
 Skeleton model
 Dog skeleton
 Microscope slides of bone
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Biblical Integration: Not one of his bones were broken
Assessments:
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Class participation/discussion (grammar, logic, and introductory rhetoric)
Journal entries (grammar, logic, introductory rhetoric)
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Homework (review to develop understanding and mastery)
Evaluation of lab observation and evaluation of skills used
Quiz on body bones and joint movement terms
Evaluation of osteon drawing
Evaluation of research project
Test
Student Activities:
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Memorize bones of body (Grammar)
Work together to learn joint movement terms (Grammar)
Microscope drawing of osteon—lab (Observation)
Research project on skeletal system (Grammar)
Continue research on science fair
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