Anatomy and Physiology
Instructor: Melissa Robbins
Conference – 2:45-3:30pm
Am. Tutorials – Tues & Thurs 7:30-7:50am
Email: mrobbins@ssisd.net
Course Description:
A journey into the inner workings of the human body: This is a project- and laboratory-based
course where you will generate knowledge about anatomy and physiology with your peers.
Course Articulation:
By completing this course with an 80 or above, students can earn tuition-free college credits as
well as high school credits required for graduation through partnership with Paris Junior College.
Textbook:
Body Structures & Functions by Scott and Fong
Interactive CD use encouraged
Items you will need for this class:
 Lab journal
 Surgical gloves
Graded Content:
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TERMINOLOGY - Be prepared to memorize and share mnemonics with each other
BASIC ORGANIZATION OF THE HUMAN BODY
LAB WRITE UPS – To be graded by a rubric
DISEASE DIARY – DUE THE 15TH OF EA. MONTH
ANATOMY IN THE NEWS – DUE THE 25TH OF EA. MONTH
DISSECTIONS/ LAB ACTIVITIES
Main Topics/Lab Activities:
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Unit 1: Relationship between anatomy and related occupations
Unit 2: Overview of the Human Body; Directional Terms Chapter 1
Unit 3: Cells and organelles Chapter 3
Lab - Microscope Use and Animal Cells
Unit 4: Histology - Types of tissues, their functions and locations Chapter 4
Lab - Microscope Study of Different Epithelial and Connective Tissues
Unit 5: Introduction to major organs and organ systems of the body Chapter 1
Unit 6: Integumentary System Chapter 4
Lab – Microscope slides and sense of touch Activity
Unit 7: Skeletal System Chapter 5
Lab - Oral quizzes using bone specimens, Marrow Bones
Unit 8: Muscular System Chapter 6
Lab - Chicken leg dissection, Body Movement and Muscle Physiology Exercise\
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Unit 9: Nervous System Chapter 7
Lab - Neuron Structure and Function (Neuron Model), Sheep Brain anatomy
Unit 10: Sensory organs Chapter 8
Lab - Sheep Eyeball Dissection, Eyesight Tests
Unit 11: Circulatory System Chapters 10-11
Lab – Blood Cell Model Lab, Blood Typing, Blood Pressure, Pulse Rate, Sheep Heart
Unit 12: Respiratory system Chapter 13
Lab - Breathing Rate Control, Spirometry
Unit 13: Digestive System and Nutrition Chapter 14
Lab - Enzyme Functioning, Macronutrients
Unit 14: Urinary System Chapter 15
Lab - Urinalysis
Unit 15: Reproductive System Chapter 16
Unit 16: Lab - Dissection of Fetal Pig
Requirements:
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Be Prepared Daily – includes reading, definitions or outlines
Bring Materials –
o Notebook, pens, pencils, journal, membership fee into FFA $20.00
Be Present – you must be seated when tardy bell rings
Be Respectful – to peers and instructor at all times
Be Professional – no food, drink, profanity or throwing
Consequences:
All students will follow classroom requirements in addition to the code of conduct as stated in
your student handbook. Consequences will be issued for infractions within the classroom.
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1st infraction – verbal/documented warning
2nd infraction –15 min. detention & parent contact
3rd infraction –30 min. detention & parent contact
4th infraction or conduct violation – immediate office referral
Cheating / Plagiarism
SSHS values honesty and integrity. Any type of cheating, including plagiarism, is not condoned
or tolerated at SSHS. Cheating is the inappropriate use of another’s materials in order to
complete student work. Plagiarism is the use of another person’s original ideas or writing as
one’s own without giving credit to the true author. Plagiarism is considered cheating. Student(s)
involved in a cheating incident shall be subject to disciplinary action that may include loss of
credit for the work in question.
Make up work:
It will be your responsibility to check with me BEFORE or AFTER class for any missed
handouts and notes. You must schedule an appointment with me to make up any missed labs,
quizzes or tests. No grade will be given for work not completed.
Cell phone policy:
For safety purposes, the district permits students to possess personal mobile telephones; however,
these devices must remain turned off and put away during the instructional day, including during
all testing, unless they are being used for approved instructional purposes. If a student uses a
telecommunications device without authorization during the school day, the device will be
confiscated. The student may pick up the confiscated telecommunications device from the
principal’s office for a fee of $15.
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Anatomy and Physiology
Instructor: Melissa Robbins
Conference – 2:45-3:30pm
Am. Tutorials – Tues & Thurs 7:30-7:50am
Email: mrobbins@ssisd.net
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