Welcome!!

Miss Mary Pat Pavicic 7th year teaching at Aurora High School B.S. in Biology from John Carroll University,

M.A. in Life Science Education from Ursuline College

Currently teaching Honors Biology and Anatomy & Physiology

Advisor of National Honor Society and Supervisor of After School Study Center

This is a college preparatory course designed for students interested in pursuing a career in a science-related area, health profession, or who simply have an interest in anatomy and physiology.

  The focus of this course will be

applying previously learned concepts of Biology to the structure and function of the various organ systems, along with their interrelationship and homeostatic abilities in the human body.

Unit #1 An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology – Chapter 1 Unit #2 Cells and Tissues - Chapter 3 and 4 Unit # 3 The Integumentary System- Chapter 5 Unit #4 The Skeletal System- Chapter 6 Unit #5 Joints- Chapter 6 Unit #6 The Muscular System- Chapter 7 Unit #7 The Nervous System- Chapter 8 Unit #8 The Endocrine System- Chapter 10 Unit #9 The Cardiovascular System: Blood- Chapter 11 Unit #10 The Cardiovascular System: The Heart- Chapter 11 Unit #11 The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Circulation- Chapter 11 Unit #12 The Lymphatic System and Immunity- Chapter 14 Unit #13 The Respiratory System- Chapter 15 Unit #14 Introduction to Digestion – Chapter 2 Unit #15 The Digestive System- Chapter 16 Unit #16 Metabolism and Energetics- Chapter 17 Unit #17 Cell Membrane and Transport- Chapter 3 Unit #18 The Urinary System- Chapter 18 Unit #19 The Reproductive System- Chapter 19 Unit #20 Development- Chapter 20

Study skills for collegiate courses Problem solving and critical thinking skills Laboratory skills Higher-ordered application, communication,

and reasoning skills Textbook reading skills Conceptual, holistic understanding of the

content Self-monitored learning

Multiple formative checks for understanding within each unit to help students and myself monitor their progress throughout the unit.

Post-summative unit assessment reflections to ensure ongoing learning.

Differentiated instruction and group work to ensure the students are able to see the content from various perspectives.

Hands-on lab activities, simulations, and animations. All PowerPoint notes for each unit are posted on SchoolPointe for

personal access. Notes are also available in the form of concept maps, diagrams,

and charts discussed in class. I am always available for extra help before or after school and

am very flexible.

65% Summative Assessments 15% Formative Assessments 10% Laboratory work 10% Classwork and Homework

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mpavicic@aurora-schools.org or 330-954-2293