SC.912.L.14.37

Explain the components of an electrocardiogram.
General Information
Subject Area: Science
Grade: 912
Body of Knowledge: Life Science
Idea: Level 1: Recall
Standard: Organization and Development of Living Organisms -

A. Cells have characteristic structures and functions that make them distinctive.

B. Processes in a cell can be classified broadly as growth, maintenance, reproduction, and homeostasis.

C. Life can be organized in a functional and structural hierarchy ranging from cells to the biosphere.

D. Most multicellular organisms are composed of organ systems whose structures reflect their particular function.

Date Adopted or Revised: 02/08
Content Complexity Rating: Level 1: Recall - More Information
Date of Last Rating: 05/08
Status: State Board Approved

Related Courses

This benchmark is part of these courses.
2000360: Anatomy and Physiology Honors (Specifically in versions: 2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2022, 2022 and beyond (current))
3027020: Biotechnology 2 (Specifically in versions: 2015 and beyond (current))

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Lesson Plan

Catch the Beat! EKG Lesson Plan:

Students will review the components of an ECG/EKG as part of a focused assessment of a patient with a cardiovascular disorder. The lesson will focus on reviewing ECG tests and determining if the ECG reading is normal or not normal. The final step is that a “not normal” result requires reporting in this lesson plan.

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Perspectives Video: Expert

Understanding EKG:

Tanganyika Wilder explains EKG.

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