Grades 11 and 12 Anatomy and Physiology
I Can Statements
SC.O.PA. 1.1
I can safely and appropriately use equipment, materials, organisms, and models.
SC.O.PA. 1.2
I can collect observations, data, and other evidence from a scientific investigation.
I can use evidence collected from an experiment to explain what happened in the investigation.
SC.O.PA. 1.3
I can design and conduct a scientific investigation using the skills and attitudes of scientific inquiry.
I can establish a method for conducting an experiment.
I can keep accurate records of an experiment.
I can replicate the results of an experiment.
I can be objective, open, fair, creative, and logical in conducting an experiment.
SC.O.PA. 1.4
I can write a question on which to base a scientific experiment.
I can design a controlled experiment.
I can look for trends and patterns in data from an experiment.
I can make a conclusion based on the evidence collected in an experiment.
I can determine a way to change the experiment to correct errors.
I can present and communicate the results and conclusions of an experiment.
SC.O.PA. 1.5
I can use graphs and equations to interpret and manipulate data.
SC.O.PA. 1.6
I can use science and technology to explore personal issues and social problems.
SC.O.PA. 1.7
I can propose and defend possible solutions to issues associated with technology, science, and society.
SC.O.PA. 1.8
I can describe how scientific innovations have been applied for use in our society and culture.
SC.O.PA. 1.9
I can use science to explore the natural world (form, function, systems, and changes over time).
SC.O.PA. 2.1
I can use the appropriate directional terms to locate human body structures.
SC.O.PA. 2.2
I can list the organizational levels in the human body.
I can describe how each organizational level in the human body depends on every other level in order to maintain homeostasis in the human body.
SC.O.PA. 2.3
I can identify each type of muscle, epithelial, connective, and nerve tissue by structure and function.
SC.O.PA. 2.4
I can identify the structure of the integumentary system that functions as a sensory organ, barrier against invaders from the environment, and a temperature regulator.
SC.O.PA. 2.5
I can explain how bone tissue is formed.
I can explain how bone tissue builds the human skeleton.
SC.O.PA. 2.6
I can explain how the structure of the skeletal components (bone, articulations, and insertions) is related to their function.
SC.O.PA. 2.7
I can explain what happens at the cellular and molecular level when a muscle contracts.
SC.O.PA. 2.8
I can explain how the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems work together in the human body.
SC.O.PA. 2.9
I can identify the major muscle groups and muscles by their location, origin, and insertion.
SC.O.PA. 2.10
I can distinguish between sensory and motor neurons by their structure and function.
SC.O.PA. 2.11
I can explain how a nerve impulse moves along a neuron at the cellular and molecular levels.
SC.O.PA. 2.12
I can identify the parts of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
I can identify the function of each part of the central and peripheral nervous systems.
SC.O.PA. 2.13
I can identify the structure of the eye and the ear.
I can identify the function each structure of the eye and the ear performs.
SC.O.PA. 2.14
I can identify the function of specific enzymes.
I can identify how each enzyme helps maintain homeostasis in the body.
SC.O.PA. 2.15
I can identify the endocrine glands and their hormones by their function in the body.
I can identify the effects on the human body that result from hormonal imbalance.
SC.O.PA. 16
I can identify the parts of digestive system.
I can identify the processes carried out by the digestive system.
I can explain how the digestive system supplies nutrients to the body.
SC.O.PA. 2.17
I can identify the structures of the respiratory system.
I can explain function of each structure of the respiratory system.
I can explain how the respiratory system is essential to cellular respiration, gas exchange, and communication with the external environment.
SC.O.PA. 2.18
I can identify the parts of the circulatory and lymphatic systems.
I can explain how blood assists with transportation of materials to cells.
I can explain how blood defends the body against invaders.
SC.O.PA. 2.19
I can distinguish the different types of blood cells by structure and function.
I can explain how the different types of blood cells are specialized to perform their specific function.
I can identify which blood types are compatible with each other.
I can explain how blood type compatibility is determined.
SC.O.PA. 2.20
I can list the functions of the excretory system.
I can explain how the excretory system is essential to maintaining homeostasis in the body.
SC.O.PA. 2.21
I can identify the structures and functions of the male and female reproductive systems.
I can compare and contrast the structures and functions of the male and female reproductive systems.
SC.O.PA. 2.22
I can define spermatogenesis and oogenesis.
I can identify the steps of spermatogenesis and oogenesis that produce sperm and ovum cells.
I can explain how a zygote forms during fertilization.
I can explain the stages of embryo development from a zygote to the birth of a baby.
SC.O.PA. 2.23
I can identify the components of the immune system.
I can identify the function of each component of the immune system.
I can explain how the immune system functions to defend the body.
SC.O.PA. 2.24
I can distinguish major disease by their causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment.
Revised June 2010