Body Awesome – TSP
BIOLOGY II :
Anatomy & Physiology
Total Unit Running Time: 30-40* minutes
FIELD TRIP : Evidence For Evolution
Running Time: 4:25
NGSS: HS-LS4-1
Join VVR Host, Jim Kent among the fossils at the Science Museum of Minnesota to examine conditions for evolutionary changes as well as the evidence for the theory of evolution. While viewing various dinosaur skeletons, students will learn about factors of common ancestry using the modern bird as an example.
For more information, visit https://.smm.org/
INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE : The Brain Game
Running Time: Self-paced*
Reminiscent of Mr. Potato Head, students assemble a human brain by selecting various parts and then piecing them together in sequence to comprise a human head. Viewing these scaled structures in 360-degree detail, students will have a better grasp on the physical inner-workings and relationship of the various parts of the brain.
STORY 1 : Evolution & Diversity
Running Time: 7:14
NGSS: HS-LS4-1
Topics Covered
- Common ancestry & biological evolution • Factors of diversity among humans • Comparative structures
Assessment Answer Key & Critical Thinking Skills
- B (BT2—comprehension)
- D (BT1—knowledge)
- D (BT5—synthesis)
- A (BT3—application)
- A (BT4—analysis)
STORY 2 : Energy & Respiration
Running Time: 7:29
NGSS: HS-LS2-3
Topics Covered
- Aerobic vs. Anaerobic
- 1st Law of Thermodynamics
- Components of energy transformation
Assessment Answer Key & Critical Thinking Skills
- B (BT1—knowledge)
- A (BT6—evaluation)
- C (BT1—knowledge)
- B (BT4—analysis)
- D (BT5—synthesis)
TEACHER DEMO: Comparative Anatomy With Wendy
Running Time: 10:55
NGSS: HS-LS4-1
Vocabulary: comparative anatomy, homology, xenotransplantation
Topics Covered
- Dissection of a fetal pig
- Types of biological evidence
Assessment Answer Key & Critical Thinking Skills
- C (BT1—knowledge)
- D (BT5—synthesis)
- A (BT6—evaluation)
- D (BT5—synthesis)
- A (BT4—analysis)
RELATED STEM CAREERS : Anatomy Teacher, Surgeon, Pathologist, Lab Researcher
Science Standards:
NGSS: HS-LS2-3, HS-LS4-1; TEKS: 112.34(c.3.D), 112.34(c.4.B), 112.34(c.6.A), 112.34(c.6.B), 112.34(c.7.A), 112.34(c.7.C), 112.34(c.7.E),112.34(c.8.B), 112.34(c.9.A), 112.34(c.9.B), 112.34(c.9.C), 112.35(c.10.A), 112.38(c.5.D), 112.38(c.7.A), 112.37(c.6.C), 112.37(c.6.D), 112.37(c.6.E); CPALMS: SC.912.L.14.2, SC.912.L.14.14, SC.912.L.15.1, SC.912.L.15.4, SC.912.L.15.7, SC.912.L.15.15, SC.912.L.16.4, SC.912.L.16.9, SC.912.L.18.7, SC.912.L.18.8, SC.912.L.18.9, SC.912..10.1