ATPH12 Unit 1 Chapter 1 Learning Guide

Chapter 1- Science, Body Systems Intro, Homeostasis, Cell Structure/Function

Get Started:

In the space provided, write your own thoughts about what you think science is.

What is science to you? How is science different in How can I take an active role in
biology? my own scientific discoveries?

Biology is a type of science. It

Quote(s) about science that resonate with me the most:

“Science is curiosity in thoughtful action about the world and how it behaves.” NASA website

“Science is about the pursuit and delving into the unknown.” Dr. Leroy Little Bear

Reason(s) I like the above quote(s):

I think that both these quotes talk about how science is the study of everything around us. I find it
very interesting that even though something can be right in front of us we dont know everything
about it yet and these quotes talk to that point as well.

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Work on It 1: Indigenous and Western Sciences: Blending Perspectives

Once you have reviewed one or more of the lesson resources, answer these reflection questions:

Which resource did you choose? chose 2, video one.

What stands out to you in this example of science?

How are Indigenous and Western Science highlighted?

How are the two sciences “braided” together?

Work on It 2: Science Curricular Competencies - inquiry, methods and skills

Complete the following self-assessment to review the skills of science and to summarize which ones
you have the most experience with and which you will develop through this course.
Scientific Skills My own experience with these skills

Lots of Some Little

Questioning and predicting

Planning and conducting

Processing and analyzing data and information

Evaluating

Applying and innovating

Communicating

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What are some ways which you have developed these skills in the past? Give a few specific
examples (can be from science or other fields of knowledge).

Lesson 2: Human Body Systems

Work On It Our body systems are interconnected.

Using the chart provided in the lesson, write the function(s) of each system.

Body System Function(s)

Digestive System

Excretory or Urinary System

Respiratory System

Circulatory System

Lymphatic System

Nervous System

Endocrine System

Reproductive System

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Choose any two of the 8 body systems from the previous page. Rewrite the functions and list the
Major Organs/parts in each system. Then describe how the systems are interconnected.
Functions and Organs of Body System 1 Functions and Organs of Body System 2

How do these two systems interconnect or work together?

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STOP and submit the completed Lessons 1 and 2 pages to Assignment folder “(RA) Unit 1
Chapter 1 Lessons 1/2 Learning Guide” as a single PDF file. (Instructions for how to do this can
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Lesson 3: Homeostasis

Get Started

What is homeostasis? Write your own definition below and list some examples of how our body
must adjust to maintain or return to homeostasis.

Work on It 1: Negative Feedback Loops

1. Write your own definition of what a negative feedback loop is.

2. Draw or write one of the examples of a negative feedback loop outlined in the lesson.
(thermoregulation or fat intake) Be sure to include the terms Imbalance, Body Reacts,
Correction, Negative Feedback and Homeostasis.

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 3. What is the main advantage to having negative feedback loops in our body? What do you
think would happen if we didn’t have them?

Lesson 4: Cell Structure and Organelles

Get Started

One thing I noticed or learned from the short animated video on cells was….

Work on It 1: Cell types and Organelles

Read the text in this section of the lesson and watch the video on cells. As you go, fill in the
differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in the table below. Then fill in a function for
each organelle mentioned on the next page.

1. Difference between Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells

Prokaryotic Cells have... Eukaryotic cells have...

Both Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells have…

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2. Give a short description of the function of each organelle or material listed below.

Organelle Description and function

Cell membrane

Nucleus

DNA

Chromatin and
Chromosomes

nucleolus

ribosomes

cytoplasm

Endoplasmic Reticulum

vesicles

Golgi Body/Apparatus

vacuoles

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 lysosomes

mitochondria

Work on it 2: Labeling Cell Parts

Use the Interactive Animation to identify the cell parts.

A=
B=
C=Centriole
D=
E, G, J=
F=
H=
I=
K=
L=
M=
N=

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Lesson 5: Cell Organelle Cooperation

In point form, explain how the organelles listed are interrelated to complete a cell function.

1. Organelles work together to create protein. Organelles involved: nucleus, ribosomes,

2. Organelles work together to transport materials in and out of the cell. Organelles involved:
Golgi Apparatus, vesicles, cell membrane

3. Organelles work together to create and use energy in the cell. Organelles: mitochondria,
cytoplasm. Other terms: ATP synthesis, glucose/carbohydrate, oxygen, carbon dioxide

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You have completed your first Learning Guide. There is no requirement to hand in lessons 3-5.
You can now complete the Unit 1 Chapter 1 Quiz, using this Learning Guide as a resource. If you
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