Anatomy and Physiology Honors
Kemp High School
Honors Program Introduction
Kemp High School offers open enrollment in honors courses. Counselors and teachers provide
guidelines for appropriate selection of courses, but students and parents make the decision of
which courses to take.
The function of the honors program is to act as an introductory college-preparatory course.
Because of this honors course work is more demanding than regular classes. The curriculum is
designed to build academic discipline in the skills of reading, writing, and critical thinking
through exposure to the science of anatomy and physiology. Students taking an honors level
course will be challenged and will gain a deeper understanding of course content. Honors
courses require students to work at a faster pace, to become independent learners, grasp concepts
quickly, and manage time effectively.
Honors Program Learning Initiatives
Develop effective study skills for continued success at high school and preparation for
college
Think critically by applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating knowledge and skills
Participate in more substantive classroom discussions
Develop independent learning and analytical reasoning skills
Engage in electronically assisted research to provide opportunities for independent learning,
to develop multi-media presentations, and hone oral presentation skills
Anatomy and Physiology Honors
Anatomy and Physiology Honors is a laboratory oriented course which prepares students for
concepts that will be covered in college anatomy and physiology. It provides the student with
opportunities for acquiring basic techniques, knowledge, and understanding necessary for
advanced science study. The course sequence ranges from the study of cells, tissues, membranes,
and blood to studies of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine,
respiratory, lymphatic, immune, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems.
Summer Anatomy and Physiology Research Project
The Summer Anatomy and Physiology Research Project is mandatory for Anatomy and
Physiology Honors students and is considered a classroom assignment. By reading, outlining,
and organizing the information required by this project during the summer break, students will be
better prepared for the in-depth discussions and analysis critical to the success of the course.
Teachers use this first assignment as a pre-assessment to help determine a student’s skill level
and if they should stay in an honors class or be transferred to a regular class.
The Summer Anatomy and Physiology Research Project is due no later than July 29, 2015, for
all Anatomy and Physiology Honors students and it must be sent to Mr. Howson at
mark.howson@kempisd.org by that deadline of July 29, 2015. Late work will not be accepted.
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Missing or late work will result in a student being immediately removed from the Anatomy and
Physiology Honors class and reassigned to a regular Anatomy and Physiology class, if available.
Incomplete or inadequate work will schedule an automatic student and parent mandatory
Academic Progress Meeting with the teacher, principal and guidance counselor to determine
reassignment to a regular Anatomy and Physiology class.
The Summer Anatomy and Physiology Research Project will be graded, and the grades will be
included in one of the four nine week grading periods.
Summer Anatomy and Physiology Research Project Requirements
For this summer research project you will read, outline, organize, and use the information
contained in one textbook chapter to build a Powerpoint or Keynote presentation. You will
include the information from each section of the chapter in your Powerpoint or Keynote
presentation. Chapters will be selected by students on a first come basis with no students
assigned the same chapter. Email the Powerpoint or Keynote to Mr. Howson at
mark.howson@kempisd.org by that deadline of July 29, 2015. If you do not have a computer
Kemp High School office and The Cedar Creek Library at 410 E Cedar Creek Pkwy, Seven
Points, TX 75143 at (903) 432-4185 have computers available for your use.
Details of the Summer Anatomy and Physiology Research Project Requirements
1. Check out a copy of the Anatomy and Physiology textbook Introduction to Anatomy and
Physiology by Hall, Provost-Craig, and Rose, published by Goodheart-Wilcox from the
Kemp High School office.
2. Visit with Mr. Howson to see which of the 15 chapters from the Anatomy and Physiology
textbook Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology by Hall, Provost-Craig, and Rose,
published by Goodheart-Wilcox is still available. Chapters will available on a first come
basis only.
3. Sign up with Mr. Howson for one of the available chapters to write your Powerpoint or
Keynote over.
4. Read, outline, organize, and build your Powerpoint or Keynote over your chapter. You must
include all sections in your Powerpoint. Chapters have from three to five sections. Make sure
you divide your Powerpoint or Keynote up according to the sections with clearly labeled
breaks for each section or write a separate Powerpoint or Keynote for each section.
5. You must build your Powerpoint or Keynote presentation using the Tips for Constructing
Effective PowerPoint Presentations found on pages 3 and 4 to this honors course
description.
6. You will present your Powerpoint during the year to the class when the chapter your
Powerpoint presentation is being covered. Your presentation and Powerpoint will be graded
as a test grade.
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7. Email the assignment to Mr. Howson at mark.howson@kempisd.org by that deadline of
July 29, 2015. If you do not have a computer Kemp High School office and The Cedar Creek
Library at 410 E Cedar Creek Pkwy, Seven Points, TX 75143 at (903) 432-4185 have
computers available for your use.
Anatomy and Physiology Reserved Chapter
Reserved Chapter: __________
Mr. Howson’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ______________
Tips for Constructing Effective PowerPoint Presentations
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Design a Title Slide that makes an impression on the audience. Use a “catchy” title when
possible.
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Place an identical title on EACH slide in exactly the same location. For simplicity create a
master slide or copy and paste your original slide, then add new text or content.
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Ensure that all the slides that follow are uniform in color scheme, design and layout.
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Provide relevant information using few words. The key is to be clear and concise.
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If shown by a live presenter DO NOT put everything you are going to say on the screen. The
audience can read the screen without you. Show only main ideas and let listeners take notes.
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Keep the total number of words on each slide to a few sentences, a small paragraph or
bulleted phrases. The rule is to use no more than 20 words per slide at #24 print size.
• No more than 6 words per bullet.
• No more than 6 bullets per slide.
• No more than 6 word slides in a row.
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If using a table do not make it any larger than 20 cells.
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Avoid excessive use of clip art and graphic elements. Keep the text as the primary focal point
on each slide. All other elements on the slide should enhance the text and not distract from it.
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Avoid the use of bold text, italics and flashy transitions, except where absolutely needed.
Bold fonts and italics are harder to read, not easier.
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Use a text font that is easy to read and attractive. Avoid fonts that have “tails” on the letters.
Use fonts that have clean vertical lines, such as: Verdana, Tahoma or Arial.
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Have a strong color and brightness contrast between the background and all text. Remember
older viewers and the visually impaired may be in your audience.
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Keep font sizes of headings from sizes 44 to 54.
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Keep font sizes of body text in from sizes 28 to 36. The display location, distance from
viewer, brightness, and ambient light are all factors here.
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Remember the human eye immediately seeks the brightest thing first, so you usually want
this to be your message.
Engage the viewer with an easy to read and attractive interface.
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Allow adequate space between lines and bullets for legibility.
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If accompanying a live presenter, advance all slides and animations manually. You never
know what may happen in a live setting.
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Avoid over-using animations. Movement should add to the quality and message, not distract
from it.
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Place a copy of your title slide at the end of your presentation and return to it as you close
your address.
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Place black slides at the front and back of presentations.
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