Anatomy and Physiology Mrs. Merriman
Room 803 phone: 571-3613
2015/2016
Course Description: Welcome to A&P! This is a natural science course for Juniors and
Seniors who have already passed Basic Biology. In this class we will cover the basics of
human anatomy and physiology including anatomical terminology, basic biochemistry,
cells and tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine,
cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive
systems. We will also discuss common human disease processes. This course should be
of interest to those students planning careers in Medicine, Education, Athletics, and
Science.
Textbook: Body Structures and Functions 11th edition will checked out of library.
Personal Background: I received a Bachelor of Science degree (Biology Major) from
Central Washington University. I then completed a yearlong program for Clinical
Laboratory Science which led to a B.A in Allied Health Science and certification as a
Medical Technologist. After working in clinical laboratories for twelve years, mainly in
microbiology, I went back to school to obtain my teaching certificate from the University
of Washington, Tacoma. My teaching endorsements include Biology, General Science
and Health Occupations. I have taught at Henry Foss High School for seven years and am
very excited to join the Thunderbirds at Mount Tahoma for my 6th year!
Supplies : three ring binder or other method to keep organized, standard paper,
blue/black pen/pencil. These are to be brought to class DAILY. You cannot participate
without supplies. Textbooks must be brought to class daily.
Progress reports will be sent home according to the district schedule. If you wish to
know how your grade stands in the interim please check your grade online (please do
not ask the teacher). If you have a question about posted grades I will be happy to
discuss it with you before or after class. This course is credited as a Science credit. A
failing grade may require you to repeat a course in order to graduate.
Daily Target Work: Attendance and punctuality are important social and job skills.
Your presence and active participation are essential in this class Each day you write the
learning target on a piece of paper within five minutes after the tardy bell rings. This will
get you prepared to go and focused on transitioning to the days learning target. You may
use the same paper to write your Targets and the paper will be collected when that Unit is
tested. They will count as Participation points.
Grading
My goal as a teacher is to use a method which produces grades that have more meaning
and clearly represent and encourage student learning. The grades are derived from
summative assessments (test and quizzes) and also classwork/homework.. The
assessments are directly related to learning goals/targets that are thoroughly discussed
and understood by students.
Formative Assessments are assignments that will be used to provide students with the opportunity to
practice new concepts/materials. They will be factored into the grade, but at a smaller percentage than
tests (20% of overall grade). These will include such things as class practice, daily assignments, some
homework, participation and discussion. Unexcused Late work will receive a deduction of 25% for the
first day late and 50% for the second day late. If a student never turns in an assignment it will count as
a zero. Excused absences will be allowed an equal number of days to make up work.
Summative Assessments (tests) will be given after opportunities to practice and learn have been
provided. Quizzes, some labs and projects, and exams are all examples of summative assessments
which will be used for grading(70% of overall grade).
The summative assessment may be given in a new format if missed the first time it is given due
to excused absence. Students will be expected to take the exam directly upon returning from an absence
if the test date was known prior to absence and a chance to complete all formative assessments was
given. If more time is needed due to an extended absence that shall be worked out with teacher and will
have a limit of two weeks upon return to school. At that time the score will be recorded as missing and
count as a zero.
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A = 94-100% A- = 90-93%
B+ = 87-89%
B = 84-86%
C+ = 77-79%
C = 74-76%
D+ = 67-69%
D- = 64-66%
E = 59% and below
B- = 80-83%
C- = 70-73%
D- = 60-63%
Grade: 70% Summative Tests
20% Formative assignments
10% Participation
Classroom Expectations: 10% of your overall grade will be based on my assessment of your ability to
follow these expectations of proper participation
1. Enter class quietly, ON TIME, sit in assigned seat, get materials out and be prepared to answer DO
NOW.
2. Be respectful of instructor or student speaking. Talking out, side conversations, or noise making will
not be tolerated. Raise your hand to share comments or answer/ask questions. Absolutely NO
SWEARING/insulting peers or sexual conversations/comments.
3. You are expected to actively participate in class. NO MUSIC PLAYERS/headphones in sight, NO
CELL PHONES in sight, No sleeping or other activities that distract attention..
4. Stay in your seat until the teacher excuses you. Do not begin putting away materials until you are
instructed to do so. I will give you ample time.
5. 3 Hall Passes Max per semester ( each pass over = loss of 25 points )
Cheating: blindly copying someone elses assignment: you both get a zero
test: talking, looking at another students answers, using a cheat sheet will result in a zero grade,
parents will be called. 2nd offense referral to administrator.
plagiarizing from another students work or the internet will result in a zero for that assignment.
All Policies of Mount Tahoma High School will be followed in this classroom.
Offenses will result in 2 warnings, a phone call home, then office referral for detention or other discipline
Anatomy and Physiology Curriculum for First Semester:
I. . Unit One
1. Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology
2. Chemical Basis of Life
3. Cells
4. Cellular Metabolism
II. Unit Two
6. Integumentary System
7. Skeletal System
8. Muscular System
III. Unit Three
9. Nervous System
10. The Senses
11. Endocrine System
Second semester:
IV. Unit 4
12. Blood
13. Cardiovascular system
14. Lymphatic system
V. Unit 5
15. Digestive system
16. Respiratory
17. Urinary
VI. Unit 6
18. Acid Base balance
19. Reproductive
20. Development/genetics
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in class :
tacoma.k12.wa.us
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classroom websites , Madeline Merriman
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Madeline Merriman
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