Cyber School Program
5440 And 5441 Introduction to Health Sciences
Welcome to Introduction to Health Science! My name is Mrs. Palaski and I am
responsible for grading your work and assisting you through this process. Below you
will find information relevant to the course. I encourage you to read through this
information so that you are fully aware of the requirements and grading procedures
for this course. Should you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look
forward to a great semester!
Contact information for Mrs. Palaski:
email through E2020
room 324 Senior High School
palaskias@svsd.net
724-452-6041 Ext 1253
I will be working on grading coursework and answering emails within a specified class
period each school day. Once I receive my teaching schedule, I will email you through
e2020 to let you know this time.
CREDIT: 0.5 for Intro to Health Science A
0.5 for Intro to Health Science B
HOURS PER WEEK: 2.5
GRADE(S): 9 - 12
LENGTH: One Semester each
Course Description:
This yearlong course introduces students to careers in the health care industry,
providing a solid foundation in career planning and job-specific skills for various health
care professions. In addition to learning the key components of the U.S. healthcare
system, students will learn terminology; anatomy and physiology; pathologies;
diagnostic and clinical procedures; therapeutic interventions; the fundamentals of
medical emergency care and career specialties associated with each system. Throughout
the course, instructional activities emphasize safety, professionalism, accountability,
and efficiency for workers within the healthcare field. Students master skills through
direct instruction, interactive tasks, and assessments. This course is intended to provide
students with the core knowledge and skills that can be used in many areas of health
science.
Pre-Requisites:
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For 5440 Intro to Health Science A – Completion of Principles of Biology,
Biology, or Honors Biology
For 5441 Intro to Health Science B – Completion of 5440 – Intro to Health
Sciences A
Grading:
Your Edgenuity course consists of several key components that factor into your grade.
The following activities will be weighted as follows:
Assignments
Quizzes and Tests
60% of 9 weeks grade
40% of 9 weeks grade
Course Features:
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Many units begin with a video introduction to the topics presented in each
lesson and concludes with a wrap-up video that summarizes the major
concepts presented in the unit.
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To promote inquiry and a focus on big ideas, every lesson includes a guiding
lesson question that is aligned to each lesson’s objectives.
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Interactive tasks are present throughout each lesson, which also serve as
formative assessments. These tasks give students the opportunity to check
their understanding and provide immediate feedback to help clarify
understanding.
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Vocabulary support is provided throughout the course to help students
comprehend common health science acronyms, terms, and phrases