August 14 - 22, 2017

Housekeeping: Apparently, Thursday is a holiday and so that disrupts some of my plans for you guys this week.  We will adjust accordingly.  

I also have reading resources for you.  Put your name on the front and back cover and do not lose it.

Textbook Chapters:
37: Circulatory & Respiratory

Downloads:  Circulatory Review    Respiratory Review   Nervous Review

Agenda:
Heart review
Respiratory System
Nervous System

Student Missions:
Mission 1: It's The Beating Of That Hideous Heart!!!
Mission Objectives.  You should be able to... 
​1.  Describe the major structures of the circulatory system and their functions.
2.  Trace the path of blood through the heart and the body.
3.  Distinguish between arteries, veins and capillaries.

Mission 2: Breathe, Baby, Breathe!!!
Mission Objectives.  You should be able to... 
​1. Describe the major structures and functions of the respiratory system. 
2. Explain how blood becomes oxygenated.
​3. Describe the breathing process.

Let's take a closer look at the breathing process with this video.

Review your knowledge with this interactive!

Let's test the relationship between respiration and circulation by doing this lab.

​Mission 3: BRAINS!!!!!
Mission Objectives.  You should be able to... 
​1. Describe the major structures of the nervous system. 
2. Describe the functions of the brain and the spinal cord.
​3. Draw and annotate a neuron.
4. Compare and contrast the central nervous system with the peripheral nervous system.

Let's play around with the nervous system using this interactive.