Anat-Phys Quarter 1: Weeks 6-7
September 28-October 8, 2010
DATE / IN CLASS / HOMEWORKTuesday-Wednesday
(1,3; 95 min.
5; 80 min.)
9/28-29/10 / Unit I Assessment
* Demonstration of Understanding / 1. Steroid articles
DUE: Th-F 9/30-10/1
2. Biology Ch 35.2-3 Notes
DUE: M-T 10/4-5
Thursday-Friday
(1,3; 95 min.
5; 60 min.)
9/30-10/1/10 / Seminar: Steroids
Introduction to Nervous System
Neuron anatomy and physiology
* What are the functions of the nervous system? How does the anatomy of a neuron allow it to send electrical signals? / 1. Ch 35.2-3 Notes
DUE: M-T 10/4-5
2. Ethics Questions (video)
DUE M-T 10/4-5
Monday-Tuesday
(1,3,5; 95 min.)10/4-5/10 / Organization of the Nervous System
Neuron Structure and Function
* How does the organization of the nervous system and brain allow it to coordinate the actions of the body? / 1. Neuron questions
DUE: W-Th 10/6-7
2. Ch 35.4 Notes
DUE: W-Th 10/6-7
Wednesday-Thursday
(1,3; 80 min.5:95 min.)
10/6-7/10 / Nervous System: Drugs
* How do different classes of drugs affect the brain and nervous system? / 1. Ch 35.5 Notes
DUE: M-T 10/11-12
2. Body Book: Nervous System
DUE: M-T 10/11-12
Monday-Tuesday
(1,3,5; 95 min.)10/11-12/10 / WebQuest: Drugs and the Brain
* How do different classes of drugs affect the brain and nervous system? / 1. WebQuest Summary
DUE: W-Th 10/13-14
2. Check for Understanding
DUE: W-Th 10/13-14
Knowledge
q Functions of the nervous system
q Neuron anatomy
o Dendrites
o Cell body
o Axon
o Myelin sheath
o Nodes of Ranvier
o Axon terminals
q Nerve Impulses
o Resting potential
o Roles of sodium and potassium
o Action potential
o Threshold
o All or none principle
q Synapse
o Neurotransmitters
o acetylcholine
q Central nervous system
o Meninges
o Cerebrospinal fluid
q Brain
o Cerebrum
o Cerebellum
o Brain stem
o Thalamus
o Hypothalamus
o Lobes: frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal
q Peripheral nervous system
o Somatic system
o Autonomic
o Sympathetic
o parasympathetic
q Receptors and the senses
o Types of receptors
o Vision
o Hearing and balance
o Touch and related senses
o Smell and taste
q Drugs and the brain
o Stimulants
o Depressants
o Cocaine
o Opiates
o Marijuana
o alcohol
Skills:
q Vocabulary and study skills
q Analyzing and discussing text
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