Grade 9 - Science

Biology B Honors - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)

The study of the human body involves more than just its anatomy, but also entails an understanding of the roles each part plays, how each contributes to system, and holistic wellness. The basic plan of the course is to examine each of the organ systems, including the skeletal, muscular, integumentary (skin), circulatory, respiratory, immune, digestive, excretory, nervous, sensory, endocrine, and reproductive systems. The regulation and coordination of these systems is what constitutes physiology, which is the major part of the laboratory investigations associated with the course. After completing the course, students will have a foundation for more specialized studies in the health sciences.

Major Concepts:

Bones, Muscles and Skin
Heart, Blood and Lungs
Staying Healthy, Eating Well
Digestion, Excretion and Nerve Transmission
Mechanisms of Control
Reproduction