Description
Anatomy and Physiology will explore the structural organization and interplay between parts of the body. In this year-long high school level course, students will learn about the structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs of the human body and how the organ systems work together.
Anatomy and Physiology material will be taught using a variety of methods including live, interactive classes, videos, hands-on activities, online simulations, and labs. Whenever possible, students will understand how the topics we study apply to real life. Students will come to appreciate the marvel of the human body.
Topics we will study include:
● Introduction to Anatomy
● Cells
● Tissues
● The Skeletal System
● The Muscular System
● The Nervous System
● The Senses
● The Endocrine System
● Blood
● The Circulatory System
● The Immune System
● The Digestive System
● The Respiratory System
● The Urinary System
● The Reproductive System
Required Texts:
Because Anatomy and Physiology will be taught using the instructor’s resources, a separate textbook is not required. However, for those students who learn best by reading, optional reading assignments will be posted to correspond with the topic we will study.
Required Supplies:
An updated supply list for Anatomy and Physiology is available here to allow students enough time to purchase materials. Many of these supplies will be items that are easy to find in your home or at a grocery store. Additionally, we will be conducting dissections in this class. While students are not required to perform dissections, they are encouraged to dissect along with the instructor during class. If students wish to perform dissections, they will need to buy preserved dissection specimens.
Required Texts: The Anatomy Coloring Book
Full Year Course – 1 Credit: The class will be taught and graded by your True North Homeschool Academy teacher. The coursework your child will complete in this high school level course is equal to one credit hour which may be awarded by your homeschool upon completion of the course. If you would like help determining your students’ credits or creating a transcript, check out our Academic Advising.
Pre-Requisites: Biology
M O’Dwyer (verified owner) –
Dr. Moon’s Anatomy & Physiology course was a wonderful experience for my high schooler. Because my daughter was taking A&P as a sophomore, we were concerned that she would find the course too difficult. However, she found the workload to be the perfect – both challenging and fascinating. She learned so much, and never felt overworked.
Dr. Moon uses a variety of teaching methods that will appeal to students of many learning styles. The homework was not burdensome and was filled with hands-on activities that developed learning through discovery and application. Dr. Moon was excellent about communicating assignments clearly and her grading was very prompt. This class will appeal to students who are just interested in biological sciences, but it will also greatly benefit students who will go on to pursue degrees in the medical field.