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K–12 Standards

Plus Standards: Anatomy and Physiology

Other Nebraska Science sets

Structure and Function: Anatomy & PhysiologySC.HSP.6

  • 2

    Gather, analyze, and communicate evidence of the relationship between the structures and physiological processes of the integumentary system.SC.HSP.6.2

    1. a

      Plan and conduct and investigation to identify patterns of organization in the integumentary system.SC.HSP.6.2.a

    2. b

      Ask questions to clarify the role of various structures in integumentary system function. SC.HSP.6.2.b

    3. c

      Develop and use a model to identify and describe the relationship between the structures and physiological processes of the integumentary system.SC.HSP.6.2.c

    4. d

      Plan and conduct an investigation to gather evidence that feedback mechanisms in the integumentary system help maintain homeostasis.SC.HSP.6.2.d

    5. e

      Engage in arguments from evidence for the role of cell division in integumentary system dysfunction.SC.HSP.6.2.e

  • 3

    Gather, analyze, and communicate evidence of the relationship between the structures and physiological processes of the skeletal system.SC.HSP.6.3

    1. a

      Plan and conduct an investigation to identify patterns of organization in the skeletal system.SC.HSP.6.3.a

    2. b

      Develop and use a model to identify and describe the relationship between the structures and physiological processes of the skeletal system. SC.HSP.6.3.b

    3. c

      Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information that feedback mechanisms in the skeletal system help maintain homeostasis.SC.HSP.6.3.c

    4. d

      Develop and use a model to explain the order of events necessary for bone formation.SC.HSP.6.3.d

    5. e

      Engage in arguments from evidence to support claims about the causes of dysfunction in the skeletal system.  SC.HSP.6.3.e

  • 4

    Gather, analyze, and communicate evidence of the relationship between the structures and physiological processes of the muscular system.SC.HSP.6.4

    1. a

      Plan and conduct an investigation to identify patterns of organization in the muscular system.SC.HSP.6.4.a

    2. b

      Develop and use a model to identify and describe the relationship between the structures and physiological processes of the muscular system. SC.HSP.6.4.b

    3. c

      Engage in arguments from evidence that muscle contraction is the result of biochemical reactions.SC.HSP.6.4.c

    4. d

      Obtain, evaluate, and communicate that feedback mechanisms in the muscular system help maintain homeostasis.SC.HSP.6.4.d

    5. e

      Engage in arguments from evidence to support claims about the causes of dysfunction in the muscular system.SC.HSP.6.4.e

  • 5

    Gather, analyze, and communicate evidence of the relationship between the structures and physiological processes of the nervous system.SC.HSP.6.5

    1. a

      Plan and conduct an investigation to identify patterns of organization in the nervous system. SC.HSP.6.5.a

    2. b

      Develop and use a model to identify and describe the relationship between the structures and physiological processes of the nervous system.SC.HSP.6.5.b

    3. c

      Engage in arguments from evidence that production of a nerve impulse is the result of biochemical reactions.SC.HSP.6.5.c

    4. d

      Obtain, evaluate, and communicate evidence that feedback mechanisms in the nervous system help maintain homeostasis. SC.HSP.6.5.d

    5. e

      Engage in arguments from evidence to support claims about the causes of dysfunction in the nervous system.SC.HSP.6.5.e

  • 6

    Gather, analyze, and communicate evidence of the relationship between the structures and physiological processes of the cardiovascular/respiratory systems.SC.HSP.6.6

    1. a

      Plan and conduct an investigation to identify patterns of organization in the cardiovascular/respiratory systems.SC.HSP.6.6.a

    2. b

      Develop and use a model to identify and describe the relationship between the structures and physiological processes of the cardiovascular/respiratory systems.SC.HSP.6.6.b

    3. c

      Obtain, evaluate and communicate evidence that feedback mechanisms in the cardiovascular/respiratory systems help maintain homeostasis.  SC.HSP.6.6.c

    4. d

      Engage in arguments from evidence to support claims about the causes of dysfunction in the cardiovascular/ respiratory systems.SC.HSP.6.6.d

  • 7

    Gather, analyze, and communicate evidence of the relationship between the structures and physiological processes of the digestive system.SC.HSP.6.7

    1. a

      Plan and conduct an investigation to identify patterns of organization in the digestive system. SC.HSP.6.7.a

    2. b

      Develop and use a model to identify and describe the relationship between the structures and physiological processes of the digestive system.SC.HSP.6.7.b

    3. c

      Obtain, evaluate and communicate evidence that feedback mechanisms in the digestive system help maintain homeostasis. SC.HSP.6.7.c

    4. d

      Engage in arguments from evidence to support claims about the causes of dysfunction in the digestive system.SC.HSP.6.7.d

  • 8

    Gather, analyze, and communicate evidence of the relationship between the structures and physiological processes of the urinary system.SC.HSP.6.8

    1. a

      Plan and conduct an investigation to identify patterns of organization in the urinary system. SC.HSP.6.8.a

    2. b

      Develop and use a model to identify and describe the relationship between the structures and physiological processes of the urinary system.SC.HSP.6.8.b

    3. c

      Obtain, evaluate and communicate evidence that feedback mechanisms in the urinary system help maintain homeostasis. SC.HSP.6.8.c

    4. d

      Engage in arguments from evidence to support claims about the causes of dysfunction in the urinary system. SC.HSP.6.8.d

  • 9

    Gather, analyze, and communicate evidence of the relationship between the structures and physiological processes of the reproductive system.SC.HSP.6.9

    1. a

      Plan and conduct an investigation to identify patterns of organization in the reproductive system. SC.HSP.6.9.a

    2. b

      Develop and use a model to identify and describe the relationship between the structures and physiological processes of the reproductive system. SC.HSP.6.9.b

    3. c

      Obtain, evaluate and communicate evidence that feedback mechanisms in the reproductive system help maintain homeostasis. SC.HSP.6.9.c

    4. d

      Engage in arguments from evidence to support claims about the causes of dysfunction in the reproductive system.SC.HSP.6.9.d

Engineering in Health SciencesSC.HSP.17

  • 1

    Gather, analyze, and communicate evidence of the connection between health science careers and engineering.SC.HSP.17.1

    1. a

      Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information related to health science careers and the various roles they fulfill within the health care system.SC.HSP.17.1.a

    2. b

      Design a solution to a complex, real-world problem affecting body systems that can be solved through engineering.SC.HSP.17.1.b

    3. c

      Evaluate a solution to a complex, real-world human health problem based on prioritized criteria constraints that account for interactions within and between systems. SC.HSP.17.1.c

Body SystemsSC.HSP.18

  • 1

    Gather, analyze, and communicate evidence of the connections between body systems.SC.HSP.18.1

    1. a

      Construct and revise an explanation based on evidence for the cycling of matter and flow of energy within and between body systems.SC.HSP.18.1.a

    2. b

      Develop and use models to explain the interactions between body systems. SC.HSP.18.1.b

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