Anatomy & Physiology 2014 – 2015 – Mrs. Jackson



Mrs. Jackson: ljackson4@troy.k12.mi.usOffice Hours: 6th Hour (1:09– 2:04)Class Periods: 2nd, 3rd & 4thRoom 2202Second Year Elective for Grades 10, 11 & 12Prerequisite: Biology 1 with a grade of “C” or better each semesterTeacher Information: My name is Mrs. Jackson and I have been a high school science teacher for more than 14 years. This will be my 7th year at Athens. I am very concerned with the academic progress of each student in the Anatomy and Physiology program. I believe every student can be successful in Anatomy and Physiology. The class expectations and procedures listed below will provide students with additional tools to assist in academic excellence. Please read each carefully. Support by stakeholders is essential for success within this class. If you have any questions or concerns please email or call 248.823.3025. We will also be using twitter and a web page that will students will need to access for class. Schoology Code _______________________The website is: DescriptionStudents will use laboratory settings to investigate physiological and anatomical structures. These include: Use the microscope to investigate anatomical or histological structure.Learn how to study, interpret and care for anatomical specimens.Learn to interpret anatomical and histological sections and preparations.Learn procedures that are standard practice in an anatomy laboratory.Be aware of laboratory safety concern and how to apply safe practices in the laboratory.Be able to obtain desired information about human structures, functions or pathology using common references. Suggested SuppliesNotebook or a 3-ring binder. This will organize class notes, worksheets, informational handouts and lab forms for future use.NotecardsDividersPlastic Sheet Protectors (5-10) Paper, Pen or Pencil, and Textbook Class RulesUpon entering the classroom, proceed to your regular lab area and prepare to start the day’s activities.Be courteous to others in the classroom. Use appropriate language and actions.Be respectful of all materials and equipment in the classroom. Always use caution and care. If you need to leave the room, please ask for a hall pass.The end of class period can be somewhat chaotic, especially during lab days. The instructor will always dismiss the class at the appropriate time. Please stay at you lab area and make sure it is clean. All trash must be placed in the large trash containers. NO STUDENTS IN THE ENTRY HALLWAY UNTIL DISMISSAL.Laboratory work is an integral part of this course. All students are expected to be knowledgeable regarding the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS set forth in this class. Electronic devices such as iPods, lap tops, cell phones, etc, may only be used when permission is given.Water is the only food or drink allowed in the class/lab.All Troy School District Policies will be enforced.Classroom PhilosophyThe majority of the Anatomy and Physiology class is laboratory based. You will be asked to work closely with a partner throughout the year. You will be expected to be actively engaged throughout each class period and be a contributing member the class and partnership. This includes taking notes, asking probing questions, investigating ideas outside of class and requesting help and clarification when needed.**Please understand that EACH student must set time aside to STUDY and PRACTICE APPLICATION of laboratory investigations. This aspect varies with each person but a quiet and comfortable area leads to increased concentration and hopefully appropriate results.Absences:You are responsible for obtaining all assignments, notes, laboratory information, etc. when you are absent. Please check the calendar and the assignment board to ensure that you have received all assignments and information that was given.You will not receive credit for test, quizzes or assignments missed due to an unexcused absence. The Troy Athens attendance policy will be followed.Academic IntegrityYou are responsible for completing your own work. Involvement in any form of cheating (giving or receiving answers to ANY assignment or assessment) will result in a zero for the grade.Additional AssistanceAnyone interested in addition laboratory time or individual assistance is welcome to schedule time/times to come in before or after school.Most weeks I will be available after school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday until 2:30. If these times do not work with your schedule please ask to schedule a specific time and I will do my best to work with you.TextbookHoles’s Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology is the text we will use as a reference in class. You will be assigned a textbook. You may leave your textbook at home to complete assignments and reference information.We will have a class set of textbooks to use while in the classroom.Assessment and EvaluationYour grade will be calculated based on the following components:TestsQuizzesHomeworkLabSemester Grades1st Marking Period = 40%2nd Marking Period = 40%Semester Exam = 20%Grading Students are highly encouraged to keep track of the grades received on the following:Tests – Tests and Quizzes will represent 80 – 90% of your quarter grade.Tests will be given at the end of each topic and/or unit. The test may be written, laboratory practical, oral or any combination of the three.TESTS WILL ALWAYS BE ANNOUNCED WITH PLENTY OF TIME FOR PREPARATION. (You will receive a calendar for each unit with dates of completion.)Make-up tests will be different and must be accomplished without delay.QuizzesIn most instances quizzes will be 15 – 30 points. Consistently prepare for each quiz. They will be an integral part of your grade.Quizzes are intended to let you know how you are progressing in the understanding and application of knowledge with regard to the topic/unit.Make-up quizzes will be different and must be accomplished without delay.QUIZ SCALE: DOUBLE FOR A 30 POINT QUIZ15 = A13 = B11 = C9 = D14 = A-12 = C-10 = D+8-0 = EHomeworkEach student will have homework every day. There may or may not be an assignment collected the next day but it is expected that students will work toward understanding and completion each day.HOMEWORK will be accepted only on the date that it is due. (Refer to unit calendar.) If you must be absent from class, please have the absence excused per the school attendance policy. All work must be finished within a prescribed period of time. Each student must acquire the assignment from the assignment log/calendar, another student or the instructor. THIS IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY!CORRECT SPELLING is a requirement on all homework, quizzes and tests. In most cases, each student will know which terms must be spelled correctly on quizzes and tests. It will be marked wrong if the answer is spelled incorrectly. Please ensure correct spelling when reviewing for these types of assignments.Grades will be updated on Edline periodically.GRADING OF WRITTEN HOMEWORK -10% to 20% of QUARTER GRADEGenerally homework will be graded with a possible 20 points on each assignment despite of the number of answers. Example: A homework paper has 28 answers. If a student were to receive 20 on the work, he would have to have all 28 answers correct. If a student had 24/28 answers correct, the 4 incorrect answers are subtracted from the 20 and a grade of 16 would result, which is a C+. In other words, a partial effort would not result in an adequate grade for the assignment. Obviously, the assignment is a also a major concern and necessity.SCALE FOR HOMEWORK:20 = A17 = B14 = C-/D+11 – 0 = E19 = A-16 = B-13 = D18 = B+15 = C12 = D-Emergency ProcedureShould an emergency occur remain calm.If a student is in distress and needs assistance please inform me immediately.Please be attentive and listen for instructions from your teacher.Follow the directions and/or the emergency plan that is in place for the classroom.Laboratory ExpectationsPlease be very careful in the lab area, there will be very expensive materials located throughout the room. We cannot tolerate damage caused by neglectful individuals. Use proper lab techniques to avoid injury.Please be on time to class: Tardies distract class activities and can alter your performance on lab related events.Each lab may have very specific guidelines but the following will apply to every lab setting:No food or drink of any kind.No personal grooming.No loud talking, normal tones will suffice.Do not distract (disturb) other members of the class.Always return materials to the proper lab area.Always return and/or leave equipment clean.Always leave your lab area organized and clean.Push your chair in when you leave for the day.Finally, always feel free to ASK QUESTIONS. We are here to assist you in your education goals. Therefore, do not hesitate to ask questions or respond to questions. Problems solved early eliminate future anxieties.Think about this……Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally. It includes the ability to engage in reflective and independent thinking. Someone with critical thinking skills is able to do the following: 334327567945understand the logical connections between ideasidentify, construct and evaluate argumentsdetect inconsistencies and common mistakes in reasoningsolve problems systematicallyidentify the relevance and importance of ideasreflect on the justification of one's own beliefs and values.Unit: (Corresponding Chapters In Textbook)What you should learnMajor Assignments/Assessments1st Marking PeriodIntroduction to Anatomy & PhysiologyChapters: 1, 2, 3 & 7Understanding of anatomical terminology and languageLevels of organization in the bodyQuizzes: 4 terminology and language1 over Organization of the BodyTest: Entire Unit1st Marking PeriodHistologyChapters: 5, 6, 8 & 12Different types of tissue in the human bodySpecialized function of each tissue typeAnatomical structure of tissuesUnderstanding of how tissues work togetherIdentification of tissues Histology Information PacketHistology Comparison ChartEpithelial, Connective, Muscle, Nervous and Hemopoietic Tissue Assignments4 Mini-Lab Practicals: Identification & Function of TissuesBig Ten Lab Practical: Identification & Function of TissuesMajor Lab PracticalUnit Project – Specialized Tissue 2nd Marking PeriodOsteologyChapters 7 Active tissues in boneBone structureBone development and growthBone functionSkeletal organizationIndentify :Bones and Anatomical Landmarks of Pelvic Girdle & Lower LimbBones Anatomical Landmarks of Pectoral Girdle and Upper LimbBones Anatomical Landmarks of the Spinal Column and RibsBones Anatomical Landmarks of the SkullChapter 7 TermsBone surveyOsteology and Terminology Joints WorksheetQuizzes: Chapter 7, Terminology, Bone Structure and Function, Joints, Reading Packet Written Quizzes, Tables 7.1 & 7.2Oral Tests: Lower Extremity, Upper Extremity, Spine and SkullMajor Lab Practical - Osteology1st Semester Tentative Outline (Assignments and Assessments are subject to change)Unit: (Corresponding Chapters In Textbook)What you should learnMajor Assignments/Assessments3rd Marking PeriodIntroduction to MuscleChapters 5, 8, 9 & 13Describe how connective tissue is associated with muscle tissue within a skeletal muscle.Name and locate the major structures of a skeletal muscle fiber (on a model or picture).Distinguish between the origin and insertion of a muscle.Use your understanding of anatomical terminology and language to locate muscles of the body.Chapter 8 WorksheetChapter 8 QuizAnatomy Terms QuizzesPrefix/suffixDirectional3rd Marking PeriodCat Dissection – Lower and Upper Extremities and Abdominal WallChapters: 5, 6, 8, 9, 12 & 13 Location and identification of the muscles that move the thigh, leg and footDescribe the action of these muscles.Location of the origin and insertion of these muscles.Location and identification of the nerves that move the thigh, leg and footLocation and identification of the blood vessels that supply blood to the thigh, leg and footLocation and identification of the muscles that move the chest, shoulder and upper limbDescribe the action of these muscles.Location of the origin and insertion of these muscles.Location and identification of the nerves that move the chest, shoulder and upper limbLocation and identification of the blood vessels that supply blood to the chest, shoulder and upper limb Muscle Origin/Insertion WorksheetDissection of the muscles, nerves and blood vessels of the thigh, leg and footLower Extremity Dissection Grades (300 points total)Partner Pin Quizzes = 3 (Lower Extremity)3 – 4 Written Quizzes (Lower Extremity) MLP for structures 1 – 33 Lower ExtremityOral Test over structures of the Lower ExtremityDissection of the muscles, nerves and blood vessels of the chest, shoulder and upper limbUpper Extremity Dissection Grades ( points total)4 Written Quizzes (Upper Extremity)2 MLP’s over Upper ExtremityMajor Lab Practical for the Upper Extremity4th Marking PeriodCat Dissection – Abdominals and Thoracic Cavities and Muscles of the NeckChapters: 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, & 19Locate and identify the muscles of the abdominal wall.Describe the action of each of these muscles.Locate the origin and insertion of each of these muscles.Locate and identify the structures of the abdomen (linings of the peritoneal cavity, ligaments, mesenteries, organs, etc)Location and identify the arteries and veins of the abdominal and thoracic cavitiesLocation of thoracic cavity structuresPartner Pin Quizzes = 3Written Quizzes = 3MPL over all organs and structuresPartner Pin Quiz = Blood VesselsWritten Quiz = Blood VesselsMajor Lab Practical of Abdominal and Thoracic Cavities and Blood Vessels2nd Semester Tentative Outline (Assignments and Assessments are subject to change)Mrs.Jackson’s Classroom Expectations and Guidelines Acknowledgement Please sign below after reviewing the rules, requirements, attendance policy, and grading policy. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions or concerns. Also, please include your email address and daytime phone number so that, if necessary, I may reach you. Thank you and I hope to meet you at open house on Wednesday, September 17, 2014!We have read, discussed, and understand the expectations and guidelines for Mrs.Jackson’s class.Student Name: (please print)__________________________________Hour: ______________Student Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _____________Parent/Guardian Name: (please print) _________________________Parent/Guardian signature: ___________________________________ Date: _____________Parent/Guardian daytime phone #: _______________________________________________Parent/Guardian email address: ________________________________________________Students…..please return this signed letter along with the signed science safety form to Mrs. Jackson by Thursday, September 4, 2014. ................
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