Chidester.Andrew@district205.net
TEXTBOOK
Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology (McGraw-Hill, 2006 – Ninth Ed.)
STUDENT SUPPLIES
Spiral Notebook, a small 3 ring binder notebook (1 inch), 2 boxes of colored pencils or 1 box of colored pencils and a box of crayons, and No. 2 pencils.
Optional: Box of Latex Gloves (suggested for dissections)
This course is designed for students who plan to enter health-related careers. The organization and function of the major systems of the human body form the course content. Class work involves advanced level text materials, lecture-discussion, demonstrations, guest speakers and laboratory investigations. The study of the structure and function of the body is pursued through experimentation and dissection.
Prerequisites for taking this course are a "C" or above in Biology and "C" or above in Chemistry I.
CREDIT: 1 unit of science credit will be earned.
The Anatomy and Physiology course is a 50 minutes per period - two semester course. The teacher will discuss all safety procedures with students and evaluate students’ comprehension of safety procedures.
Throughout the course, the teacher will facilitate lecture-discussion sessions introducing students to anatomy structures and physiological functions. The discussions will be followed by projects or laboratory activities. Students will be provided with rigorous activities to develop and reinforce crucial academic skills (data collection and analysis, communication, scientific research, and technology) and strengthen their knowledge of career opportunities in the medical field. In addition to this syllabus, students will have access to: a course calendar (teacher webpage), internet resource links, Major
Anatomy and Physiology Project Grading Rubric if the teacher will require completion of a Major Project, textbook and Flinn Laboratory Safety Contract during the first week of class. These materials will provide the students with information regarding: projects and laboratory activities; tests, quizzes, and examinations; reading assignments; homework and other activities which they are required to
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complete. Laboratory activities; projects; and oral, writing and reading activities are structured to allow students to learn all of the academic information for a unit and demonstrate real-world applications.
Students will be informed of the standards that they will have to meet in order to be successful in the class and given as much responsibility as possible for planning, designing and doing projects. Students will complete assignments individually and in groups.
The Anatomy and Physiology course goals are based on and aligned with the standards, benchmarks, and mastery skill sets stated in the Illinois Learning Standards (Science, Mathematics, and English) and
ACT College Readiness Standards. Copies of the applicable standards are attached to this syllabus.
Throughout the course, students will:
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Be able to identify the major body systems and understand what each body system does.
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Be able to identify and explain major cells, tissues, and organs.
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Compare and contrast how different forms and structures reflect different functions.
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Understand basic scientific terminology.
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Find basic information in a brief body of text.
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Explain changes within cells and organisms in response to stimuli and changing environmental conditions.
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Analyze given information when presented with new, simple information.
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Determine whether new information supports of weakens a model, and why.
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Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis and reproduction.
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Analyze a particular occupation to identify decisions that may be influenced by knowledge of science.
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Assess how scientific and technological progress has affected other fields of study, careers and job markets and aspects of everyday life.
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Identify career pathways in Anatomy & Physiology and other science and non-science related fields.
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Work efficiently and constructively, both individually and as part of a team.
Students will devote a significant amount of time completing projects performing laboratory activities.
The teacher will facilitate lecture-discussion topics covering current and historical events, modern applications, current news items and careers involving anatomy and physiology. Students will also research and present minor projects and a major project. The course also has interdisciplinary connections to: biology, earth and environmental sciences, English Language Arts, physics, mathematics, social studies, technology, speech, reading, writing, and visual arts. Students will work in collaborative teams to collect, analyze, synthesize data and design experiments.
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1. Bring your materials to class.
2. Be on time. This means in the classroom BEFORE the bell rings and making
your way to your seat immediately. If you are more than five minutes late then
you will have to report to the Attendance Office where a truancy will be noted
and a remit issued. The tardy and attendance policy will be strictly followed
in this course. Both of these policies can be found posted on our bulletin board.
3. Maintain positive attitudes and disciplines. Discipline will follow the school’s
plan as outlined in your Parent-Student Handbook. I suggest you and your
parents look at it if unsure.
We will discuss classroom policies together.
4. Stay focused on what we are doing in class. Listening is a student’s best tool.
If you are having a hard time, then please raise your hand for help.
5. Since you should be prepared each day, the need for passes will usually be null
and void. These are only issued if emergencies exist or large blocks of time allow.
6. Take care of business* on your own time. NOT CLASS TIME.
*(This includes make-up work for my class and grades)
I am available almost every day during CP in room 2532
7. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what assignments you
have missed. I usually will inform you of the general assignments that are
being reviewed the day after an absence. Any other situations are your responsibility and you need to make the time to see me. ( Use our CP period )
Late Work: Late work is work not submitted by students as a result of unexcused absence. Late work will be accepted at the teacher’s discretion.
Make-up Work: All students are given an opportunity to make up work that they missed due to an absence regardless if the absence was excused or unexcused. The following guidelines will be in effect:
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Students with excused absences will receive full credit for make-up work.
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Students suspended or absent-unexcused will receive 50% of the credit for makeup work.
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Students and parents of suspended students are responsible for calling or emailing teachers during suspension to inquire about make-up work.
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Regardless of reason for absence, the student has a maximum of two school days to make arrangements for make-up work.
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Upon return to school, it is the student’s responsibility to request a make-up opportunity session with the teacher.
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Redo Work:
Lab Safety:
Anatomy and Physiology students will have opportunities to redo some assignments. “Redo work” indicates work that was completed on time, but not at a level that is satisfactory to the expectations given. High-quality work is expected and students will be given opportunities to redo SOME work, at the discretion of the teacher, until it meets standards specified during instruction. This is at the discretion of the teacher. The teacher will determine the timeframe and specific directions about how and when the work is to meet standards.
An Anatomy and Physiology lab can be a potentially dangerous place to be if not treated with respect. Therefore, all provisions of the Flinn Safety Contract and rules stated by the teacher and District 205 Student Handbook are to be strictly followed.
If students are ever unsure about these rules they should immediately ask their teacher. Violation of any rule(s) and/or misuse of any classroom/laboratory equipment will immediately result in a referral to the Dean’s Office for further disciplinary action.
A All work completed on time at an exceptional level of quality
and effort. High test and quiz scores. Independent worker.
B Most work completed on time showing good effort and quality work. Quiz and test scores at an acceptable level. Semi- independent worker.
C Most work complete showing average effort. Quiz and test scores need improvement. Dependent worker.
D Most work completed showing minimal effort. Quiz and test scores need improvement. Work of poor quality. Dependent worker.
F Does not meet expectations. Work not complete or of poor quality. Failing test scores.
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Journal – Notebooks are to be kept for points.
(major portion of points)
Classwork
Final Examination
Homework
Laboratory Assignments
Major/Minor Research Projects
Tests
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Quizzes
Extra Credit – Students can earn extra points giving topic reports and by bringing in classroom supplies.
90 - 100
80 - 89
70 - 79
60 - 69
0 - 59
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Culminating Major Project: At the teacher’s discretion, completion of a Major Course Project may be required as a component of this course. If a Major Course Project is required, a grading rubric for the project will be given to the students. Students working in Project Teams will be required to use advanced scientific, communication, and technology skills acquired in the course and demonstrate realworld application of medical skills.
Objective: The students will demonstrate their knowledge of anatomy and physiology, (a medical application, career, and/or technology utilization) by constructing and presenting a Major Project (if required by the teacher) and various Minor Projects. Project Teams will consist of two or more members.
Students may present their projects using one of the following formats:
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Tri-fold brochure and in-class oral presentation
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PowerPoint presentation and in-class oral presentation
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Pre-taped video presentation and in-class oral presentation
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Large poster or poster board with in-class oral presentation
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Research paper on a disease related topic
Projects & Labs: Students working in collaborative teams will be required to demonstrate their knowledge of advanced theories and fundamental principles of anatomy and physiology by dissecting, interpreting diagrams, and/or performing an internet-based investigation (if required by the teacher) .
Each project must demonstrate advanced skills and knowledge of anatomy and physiology acquired by the student Project Team members during the course. There will be a variety of Minor Projects (which include laboratory investigations, reading and writing assignments covering selected topics in anatomy and physiology, brief written research reports, and/or Web-Quest activities) required for completion throughout the course.
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