Honors Human Anatomy and Physiology 2019 Richmond ...

Honors Human Anatomy and Physiology 2019 Richmond Community High School

Instructor: email: Class website: Phone#: Course:

Ms. Spencer kspencer@ SciSpencer. 804-780-4332 (school phone) Honors Human Anatomy and Physiology

Laboratory fee There is a $10.00 lab fee for all Science Courses. This fee is due Tuesday September 10, 2019.

COURSE DESCRIPTION Human Anatomy and Physiology is an introductory course designed for students who have demonstrated an advanced level of interest and achievement in sciences and mathematics.

This course requires higher order thinking skills such as analysis, synthesis, and critical thinking. It emphasizes problem-solving skills necessary to examine alternative scientific explanations, conduct experiments, analyze and communicate information, and gather and use information in scientific literature.

Anatomy and physiology is a course that will enable students to develop an understanding of the relationships between the structures and functions of the human body. Students will also learn the mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within the human body. This course will involve laboratory activities, projects, dissections, textbook material, models, diagrams, journal writings, and clinical studies.

Students will explore biological concepts through an inquiry approach. The importance of scientific research that validates or challenges ideas is emphasized in this course. Students will be required to maintain an interactive notebook and complete several lab reports.

GRADING Grades will be based off of a percentage grade system:

40%: Assessments (tests, binder, lab notebook, and projects)

20%: Quizzes 20%: Homework 20%: Classwork

Check system: a check system will be used to grade certain assignments quickly, based on effort and completion. - 50% 60% + 80% ++ 100%

LATE AND MISSING WORK It is the responsibility of the student to get all make-up work, missing handouts, and notes.

If you miss an assignment, test, quiz, or lab, it is your responsibility to make it up within a two day period of your return. If you miss a test or a quiz, you must arrange a time with your teacher for

when you will take the assessment. Note: you will receive a different exam from that your class took when you were absent. All planned absences should be shared with the teacher prior to the time, and students must collect assignments before leaving.

Late work will be accepted for up to one week after the due date, but will only receive partial credit.

EXPECTATIONS

1. Follow the rules: The rules, expectations and classroom procedures will be discussed the first week of school and enforced. a. Respect yourself and others at all times. b. Listen, pay attention, and follow directions the first time they are given. c. Inappropriate use of cell phones and other electronic devices will be NOT allowed in the classroom; if you choose to break this rule, your device will be confiscated. d. Food is not allowed in the classroom; you may bring a bottled drink with you.

2. Do (and submit) your homework: homework will include reading and video assignments, questions in response to articles, videos and discussions; current events; and lab write-ups and projects. Turn work in on time; points will be deducted for all late work.

3. Take notes ? and study them: Take notes during lectures, labs and activities, and while reading or watching videos. Refer back to your notes often! Keep notes, handouts, reports, tests and quizzes, projects and other work organized (mounted, labelled, and added to the Table of Contents) in your interactive notebook. I will periodically check them for a grade.

4. Use your resources: I will upload all assignments, links to online activities, reminders, review information and copies of the handouts to the class website and/or email them to each class. If you do not have computer access at home, you can access these files through school computers or at your local library.

5. Do your own work: as an RCHS and RPS student, you are subject to the honor code. Cheating and plagiarism are grounds for receiving a grade of zero, suspension, and/or removal from RCHS. You must cite all information and graphics used in all work; your work must be in your own words. "Copying" is still plagiarism.

6. Come to class, be on time, and be prepared: If you are not here you will miss important discussions, labs and tests; if you don't have your interactive notebook, paper and writing instruments, you won't be able to participate fully in class activities.

LABORATORY and FIELD INVESTIGATIONS

Laboratory and field investigations are designed to complement the lecture portion of the course by providing opportunities to learn about the natural world through firsthand observations, to test concepts and principles which have been introduced in class, to explore specific issues and problems in greater depth, and to gain an awareness of the importance of confounding variables which exist in the real world.

Investigations will be diverse and will include laboratory activities and group and individual research projects. The labs are designed to invite students to think critically, to observe natural

systems, to develop and conduct well designed experiments, to utilize appropriate techniques and instrumentation, to analyze and interpret data, to present data orally and in the form of statistical and graphical presentations, to apply concepts to the solution of environmental problems, to form conclusions and to propose further study.

Laboratory safety Safe laboratory practice is based on understanding and respect. The regulations are intended to help you work safely with chemical reagents. Lab guidelines cover ordinary hazards and precautions relevant to each experiment. Before beginning an experiment, be sure to read the experiment, listen to instructions from the teacher, have pertinent safety information at hand, and be sure you understand it. Do not hesitate to consult with the instructor if you have questions about the activity or about safety regulations.

It is your responsibility to read the activity prior to its actual performance and to read and abide by the laboratory and field study safety guidelines and information provided by your lab instructor.

MATERIALS Pencils and sharpener Black or blue ink pens 1 roll clear packing tape 1 roll of toilet paper

INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK

Students will learn how to maintain an interactive notebook this year; this notebook will reinforce each student's critical thinking skills and creativity and serve as a portfolio for the student to keep. Notebooks will be graded and checked on a weekly or unit basis in order to ensure the student is maintaining it appropriately. Materials for the interactive notebook will consist of activities, notes, snapshots, formal lab write ups, and other materials that the student will be instructed to glue in. All materials will also be shared electronically for students to print.

Contact/Permission/Lab Contract and Fee Form for Human Anatomy and Physiology *Return with lab fee to teacher no later than Monday September 10, 2018* (50 point quiz grade)

Student: I have read, understand and agree to the course syllabus, expectations, and all safety rules. I understand the high level of student independent effort required to succeed in this class. I understand that failure to abide by safety regulations will result in my dismissal from the lab or field study and that I will be unable to complete these assignments. I understand that I must attend all mandatory after school workshops, labs and review sessions. I understand that late assignments will result in reduced credit, and late assignments will not be accepted after one week.

Parent: I have read, understand and agree to the course syllabus, expectations, and all safety rules for this class. I understand the high level of student independent effort required to succeed in this class. I understand that my child's failure to abide by safety regulations will result in their dismissal from the lab or field study and that they will be unable to complete these assignments. I understand that my child is required to attend all mandatory after school workshops, labs and review sessions. I understand that if my child turns assignments in late, this will result in reduced credit, and late assignments will not be accepted after one week. I give permission for my child to participate in this course's laboratory and outdoor field studies on the RCHS campus and in the surrounding neighborhood.

Printed student name _____________________________________

Block _____________

Student address ___________________________________________________________________

Student g-mail address _____________________________________________________________

Student phone number(s)_______________________________________________________________

Parent or guardian printed name ______________________________________________________

Parent e-mail address ______________________________________________________________

Parent phone number(s) ____________________________________________________________

Student signature _________________________________________ Date _________________

Parent signature__________________________________________ Date _________________

Please attach $10.00 lab fee. Cash? _________ Check? __________Other? _______________

Please list any allergies that your child has, and indicate if your child wears contacts. Allergies:

Does student wear contacts? ____ Yes ____ No

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