Human Anatomy &
Physiology
Ms. Pamela Ward
Law Pathway
Room 182
Math & Science Annex
Welcome to HAP
"The true worth of an experimenter consists
in his pursuing not only what he seeks in his
experiment, but also what he did not seek“
— Claude Bernard
The Course:
 Apply inquiry based
problem solving
 Develop understanding of
genetics
 Develop an understanding
of basic anatomy
 Relate anatomy to
physiology of the human
body
 Read and summarize
technical texts
 Follow steps to conduct
investigations
Course Goals
Gain an understanding and
appreciation of science
Enhance the students’
appreciation for the amazing
features of life
Understand the structure and
function of the human body
Format & Procedures
 This course will be fast paced!
 Students are expected and required to complete
all assignments, in class and out of class, in a
timely manner.
 This course has an important laboratory
component. All students are expected and
required to work together for completion of
activities, labs, and other assignments.
 The lab includes structured, guided, and open
inquiry during which students apply scientific
problem solving skills.
Format & Procedures
 Students are expected to be responsible for their
own learning.
 Students are expected to be prepared for tests,
quizzes, and performance assessments as
assigned.
 Students are expected to study at least 180
minutes per week.
Assignments
Types of Assignments:
 Reading- articles and online texts
 Lab reports – reports of labs performed in and out
of class
 Essays- Argument, Summary, and Technical
 Group Projects- team building, cooperative
learning, group presentations
 Portfolios- synthesize and tie learning samples
and projects for reflection purposes
Assignments
 All work must be completed on loose-leaf paper [no
micro tear-outs].
 Assignments should be written in pencil or
standard blue or black ink.
 Papers should be headed with your name, date,
class, assignment title, and competency/objective.
 Students will be assigned on-line assignments at A
plus (aplus.gville.k12.ms.us).
Assignments
On-line assignments will be recorded
as homework grades.
Students should closely monitor and
maintain notebook assignments.
Computer Stations
 Do not turn on computers without teacher
approval.
 Students are not to download any content to the
computers unless directed to do so.
 Computers are for use for academic content only;
do not access music sites, Facebook™, or other
banned sites.
 If you are caught doing so you will be subject to
disciplinary action.
 Students are not to alter the settings on the
computers
iPad Usage
 iPads must remain in purses, backpacks,
or under chair unless otherwise directed.
 You MAY NOT charge iPads unless given
permission to do so.
 iPads must be used for academic use during
classroom instruction.
 If you violate usage procedures, you will be
subject to disciplinary action including confiscation
of your device.
Class Rules
 Students will be held responsible for their own
behavior. In addition to district, and school
policies, class rules include:
Be in class on time and working [Do Now]
when tardy bells rings.
Bring all materials [text, notebook, writing
utensil] to class daily.
Raise hand and wait to be recognized before
speaking or moving around the room.
Follow directions the FIRST time they are
given.
Keep hands, feet, and other parts to yourself.
Class Rules
 Consequences for violation of rules/policies include:
 First violation: warning
 Second violation: Written notice/phone call to parent
 Third violation: After school detention [1 hour minimum]
 Fourth and subsequent violations: Office referral with
mandatory Behavioral Contract
 You will be immediately referred to the office for fighting,
harassing other students, and disruptions that prevent
the learning process.
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Rewards for good behavior include:
Homework passes (grade will be NM)
Music time (your choice, must be clean)
Field Trips
Class Procedures
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Students will be expected to [these are to be done daily!]:
Sharpen pencils before the bell rings;
Throw paper away before or after class;
Use the restroom before or after class*;
Enter class quietly and begin Do Now assignment;
Remain on task and seated [unless otherwise directed]
throughout the class period.
 12-inch Rule: Your head must be 12 inches above your
desk at all times (in other words no heads down)
*For emergency situations only – students will be issued 3
emergency rest room passes.
Cooperative Learning
This course will be hands-on and will utilize
cooperative learning.
All students are expected and required to
work together
Students are to communicate with students
in their group only!
Missing/Make-up Work
 I AM NOT INCLINED TO ACCEPT LATE WORK.
 In these emergency situations, a student may
submit a daily assignment no more than 2 days
late.
 An assignment turned in one day late may not
receive credit higher than a 70.
 An assignment turned in two days late may not
receive credit higher than a 50.
 On the third day, the assignment will no longer be
accepted.
Missing/Make-up Work
 For major assignments, students have ample time to
complete and no late work will be accepted. If there are
extenuating circumstances, the student must speak to me
privately and I will discuss with him/her on a one to one
basis.
 MISSED ASSIGNMENTS ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
 If you have an excused absence that keeps you from either
turning in an assignment or receiving instructions for an
assignment, it is your duty to talk to me about the
assignment as soon as you return. You may also email me.
Missing/Make-up Work
 MISSED ASSESSMENTS must be made up after school or
during FAP.
 Assessments must be made up within two days of your
return from an excused absence.
 MAKE UP WORK is designated for students who have
excused absences.
 If you are absent and it is excused, you must speak to me
about any make up work the day you return (before or after
class, not during instruction).
Course Requirements
Tardy Policy:
 You must be in class before the bell rings.
 Consequences enforced for all tardiness:
 1st Tardy = verbal warning,
 2nd Tardy = parent contact,
 3rd tardy = 60 min detention,
 4th tardy = office referral,
 5th + tardy = administrative action
Course Requirements
Attendance Policy:
 Students are expected to be in class daily.
 Students may not miss more than 5 [excused] class
meetings to receive a passing grade for this course.
Course Requirements
 Course readings:
 Required text: PHC Essentials of Human Anatomy &
Physiology.
 Assigned on-line articles/web pages
 Required Materials:
 2”– 3 ring binder –with Supply of loose leaf paper & Tab
dividers [@ least 5]
 Composition notebook – preferably with grid
 Highlighter –
 Pencils/Pens [blue or black ink only] –
 Colored pencils or crayons –
 USB flashdrive/jumpdrive
Course Requirements
Grades will be determined as follows:
 Daily Grades count as 25% of your grade and
includes:
 Do Now Activities; Class Activities; Notebook ; Student
Portfolio
 Test[s] count as 50% of your grade and includes:
 Quizzes; Essays; Unit Exams (post-tests); Lab Summaries;
Benchmark Assessments
 Homework counts as 25% of your grade and
includes:
 Homework (includes weekly discussion questions); Online
Assignments; Article Portfolio
 Quarter Exam counts as 25% of Term Grade
 Pretests do not count as grades.
Academic Integrity
Any work submitted by a student in this course for academic
credit will be the student's own work.
 You can give "consulting" help to or receive "consulting"
help from such students.
 You should never involve one student having possession of
a copy of all or part of work done by someone else.
 Should copying occur , all students involved will
automatically receive a zero for the assignment.
 During quizzes/tests/performance assessments talking or
discussion is not permitted nor may you compare papers,
copy from others, or collaborate in any way. Any such
behavior during the examinations will result in failure of the
exam.
Academic Integrity
 Any research done in this class must be properly
documented.
 Summarize information … Do not copy word for
word unless you use quotation marks.
 Any work directly copied and pasted from the
internet will result in a grade of zero for the
assignment
Plagiarism
 to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of
another) as one's own
 to use (another's production) without crediting the
source
 to commit literary theft
 to present as new and original an idea or product
derived from an existing source.
(Source: plagarism.org)
Daily Procedures
• There are certain additional
procedures to be followed each day:
• The Daily Agenda is listed on the
board on the right side of the room
everyday.
• Enter the class quietly, note the
Daily Agenda items for the day.
• In your notebooks, record the
standard for the day and begin the
Do Now assignment.
Attention Signals
• The signal to focus class attention:
1. “Time out”
 Will only be used by the teacher
 All students cease talking.
2. “Help each other out”
 Used by students
 Get the attention of your
classmates to attend to
instructions.
Talk Time
Zero Talk Time
Quiet Talk Time
• During Do Now
• While teacher is
speaking
• While other student is
speaking
• During tests/quizzes
• During Independent
Work
• During cooperative
learning
• During lab activities
• During guided
practice
• Must be on-task
discussions
Article Portfolio
• This year each class will incorporate reading and
writing as an important component of your classes.
• You will practice and apply your reading and writing
skills through your Article Portfolios.
• You will be provided 4 science articles each quarter.
You are to read the articles and summarize the
content using the five paragraph essay process.
• Portfolio due dates are as follow:
• February 10th
• March 10th
• April 14th
Remind 101
• Communications and information will be
shared via app Remind 101
• Be sure you have downloaded the app to
your district issued iPad
• Sign up by joining class
• @ghshornets using app, or
• Text “@ghshornets” to 81010
Must have Apps
• Quizlet
• Used for vocabulary review
• Study guides for assessments
• Dropbox
• Used for sharing documents
• Submitting assignments
• Jupiter grades
• Not an app but create a home link on your iPad
• Check grades and submit discussion questions
Resources
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Contact information:
Email: pward@gville.k12.ms.us
Email: pdward82@gmail.com
Website: www.schoolrack.com/pdward82
Phone: 662-334-7062 ext 3780
Text messaging: Text @humanap1st or
@humanap3rd to (601)778-4442
Welcome to Science!!!