Science
Curriculum Objectives

TEKS provided for Anatomy & Physiology of Human Systems on each teacher page

1. Student will analyze current dietary choices.

• Student will describe current dietary choices by completing the Daily Menu worksheet. Teacher will provide information about portion sizes using the Nutritional Information Sheet.
• Student will assess nutritional background by completing the Assess Yourself worksheet.
• Student will analyze current dietary choices using websites given on Diabetes Analysis worksheet.

2. Students will demonstrate current knowledge of diabetes in a pretest activity.

• Students will form small groups of 3-4 students.
• Students will list all current knowledge about diabetes gathered from the
  group using the Diabetes Brainstorm Pre-test Activity.
• Class will summarize knowledge gained from all groups.
• Teacher will type up summary for use in post-test analysis at end of
  unit or simply save all student sheets.

3. Students will identify the molecules and pathways involved in processing and storing energy in the body.

• Student will receive information on basic biological molecules: carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins through lecture or textbook.
• Students will receive Biochemical Aspects of Diabetes Notes.
• Students will organize material from notes onto body chart provided by the teacher.
• Students will demonstrate mastery of concepts by taking Biochemical Aspects of Diabetes Quiz.

4. Student will research the relationship of cell receptor insensitivity and insulin uptake

• Teacher will provide information over basic cell structure, cell membrane structure, and integral and peripheral proteins within the cell membrane.
• Student will complete computer based lesson using the Relationship of Cell Receptors and Insulin Uptake Worksheet

5. Students will identify the different cell types present in pancreatic tissue and discuss the functions of each cell type

• Teacher will provide information on basic histology using textbook.
• Students will receive information about pancreatic tissue using the Notes: Histological Study of the Cells Involved in Glucose Metabolism.
• Students will identify, sketch, and label prepared slides of pancreatic tissue.

6. Students will analyze why certain organs are damaged by diabetes.

• Students will complete the Potential Complications of Diabetes Worksheet using the website provided or a copy of the website pages.
• Students will synthesize and apply the following concepts through class discussion following worksheet completion.
  1. biological molecule types & functions
  2. transport across cell membranes with or without transport molecules
  3. structure and function integration
  4. cause and effect relationship

7. Students will research and organize information on common diabetic complications.

• Students will complete the Diabetic Complications Research Project Sheet.
• Students will organize information gained from research and give an oral presentation to the class.

8. Students will research and describe the contributions of scientists to the knowledge of diabetes.

• Students will complete diabetes research using Internet sources.
• Students will arrange findings into a class Diabetes Timeline.

9. Students will determine risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes and assess their own personal risk of contracting diabetes.

• Students will work with a partner to brainstorm diabetes risk factors.
• Class will discuss all possible risk factors and reasoning behind their choice.
• Class will compare prepared list with class list and analyze their personal risk.

10. Students will prepare and follow a five day meal plan to improve their personal nutrition.

11. Students will research and organize an informational booklet on type II diabetes and nutrition. The target audience will be teenagers.