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Anatomy & Physiology 2014 – 2015 – Mrs. Jackson
Mrs. Jackson: ljackson4@troy.k12.mi.us
Class Periods: 2nd, 3rd & 4th
Office Hours: 6th Hour (1:09– 2:04)
Room 2202
Second Year Elective for Grades 10, 11 & 12
Prerequisite: Biology 1 with a grade of “C” or better each semester
Teacher Information: My name is Mrs. Jackson and I have been a high school science teacher for more than
14 years. This will be my 7th year at Athens. I am very concerned with the academic progress of each student
in the Anatomy and Physiology program. I believe every student can be successful in Anatomy and Physiology.
The class expectations and procedures listed below will provide students with additional tools to assist in
academic excellence. Please read each carefully. Support by stakeholders is essential for success within this
class. If you have any questions or concerns please email or call 248.823.3025. We will also be using twitter
and a web page that will students will need to access for class.
Schoology Code _______________________
The website is: http://mrsjacksonathens.weebly.com
Course Description
Students will use laboratory settings to investigate physiological and anatomical structures. These include:
Use the microscope to investigate anatomical or histological structure.
o Learn how to study, interpret and care for anatomical specimens.
o Learn to interpret anatomical and histological sections and preparations.
o Learn procedures that are standard practice in an anatomy laboratory.
o Be aware of laboratory safety concern and how to apply safe practices in the laboratory.
o Be able to obtain desired information about human structures, functions or pathology using common
references.
Suggested Supplies
 Notebook or a 3-ring binder. This will organize class notes, worksheets, informational handouts
and lab forms for future use.
 Notecards
 Dividers
 Plastic Sheet Protectors (5-10)
 Paper, Pen or Pencil, and Textbook
Class Rules
1. Upon entering the classroom, proceed to your regular lab area and prepare to start the day’s activities.
2. Be courteous to others in the classroom. Use appropriate language and actions.
3. Be respectful of all materials and equipment in the classroom. Always use caution and care.
4. If you need to leave the room, please ask for a hall pass.
5. The end of class period can be somewhat chaotic, especially during lab days. The instructor will always
dismiss the class at the appropriate time. Please stay at you lab area and make sure it is clean. All trash
must be placed in the large trash containers. NO STUDENTS IN THE ENTRY HALLWAY UNTIL DISMISSAL.
6. Laboratory work is an integral part of this course. All students are expected to be knowledgeable regarding
the SAFETY PRECAUTIONS set forth in this class.
7. Electronic devices such as iPods, lap tops, cell phones, etc, may only be used when permission is given.
8. Water is the only food or drink allowed in the class/lab.
9. All Troy School District Policies will be enforced.
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Classroom Philosophy
The majority of the Anatomy and Physiology class is laboratory based. You will be asked to work closely with a
partner throughout the year. You will be expected to be actively engaged throughout each class period and be
a contributing member the class and partnership. This includes taking notes, asking probing questions,
investigating ideas outside of class and requesting help and clarification when needed.
**Please understand that EACH student must set time aside to STUDY and PRACTICE APPLICATION of
laboratory investigations. This aspect varies with each person but a quiet and comfortable area leads to
increased concentration and hopefully appropriate results.
 Absences:
 You are responsible for obtaining all assignments, notes, laboratory information, etc. when you are
absent. Please check the calendar and the assignment board to ensure that you have received all
assignments and information that was given.
 You will not receive credit for test, quizzes or assignments missed due to an unexcused absence.
 The Troy Athens attendance policy will be followed.
 Academic Integrity
 You are responsible for completing your own work.
 Involvement in any form of cheating (giving or receiving answers to ANY assignment or assessment)
will result in a zero for the grade.
 Additional Assistance
 Anyone interested in addition laboratory time or individual assistance is welcome to schedule
time/times to come in before or after school.
 Most weeks I will be available after school Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday until 2:30.
 If these times do not work with your schedule please ask to schedule a specific time and I will do
my best to work with you.
Textbook
Holes’s Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology is the text we will use as a reference in class.
o You will be assigned a textbook.
o You may leave your textbook at home to complete assignments and reference information.
o We will have a class set of textbooks to use while in the classroom.
Assessment and Evaluation
 Your grade will be calculated based on the following components:
o Tests
o Quizzes
o Homework
o Lab
 Semester Grades
o 1st Marking Period = 40%
o 2nd Marking Period = 40%
o Semester Exam = 20%
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Grading
Students are highly encouraged to keep track of the grades received on the following:
 Tests – Tests and Quizzes will represent 80 – 90% of your quarter grade.
o Tests will be given at the end of each topic and/or unit. The test may be written, laboratory
practical, oral or any combination of the three.
o TESTS WILL ALWAYS BE ANNOUNCED WITH PLENTY OF TIME FOR PREPARATION. (You will
receive a calendar for each unit with dates of completion.)
o Make-up tests will be different and must be accomplished without delay.
 Quizzes
o In most instances quizzes will be 15 – 30 points.
o Consistently prepare for each quiz. They will be an integral part of your grade.
o Quizzes are intended to let you know how you are progressing in the understanding and
application of knowledge with regard to the topic/unit.
o Make-up quizzes will be different and must be accomplished without delay.
o QUIZ SCALE: DOUBLE FOR A 30 POINT QUIZ
15 = A
13 = B
11 = C
9=D
14 = A12 = C10 = D+
8-0 = E
 Homework
o Each student will have homework every day. There may or may not be an assignment collected
the next day but it is expected that students will work toward understanding and completion
each day.
o HOMEWORK will be accepted only on the date that it is due. (Refer to unit calendar.)
o If you must be absent from class, please have the absence excused per the school attendance policy.
o All work must be finished within a prescribed period of time.
o Each student must acquire the assignment from the assignment log/calendar, another student or the
instructor. THIS IS THE STUDENT’S RESPONSIBILITY!
o CORRECT SPELLING is a requirement on all homework, quizzes and tests. In most cases, each
student will know which terms must be spelled correctly on quizzes and tests. It will be marked
wrong if the answer is spelled incorrectly. Please ensure correct spelling when reviewing for
these types of assignments.
o Grades will be updated on Edline periodically.
o GRADING OF WRITTEN HOMEWORK -10% to 20% of QUARTER GRADE
Generally homework will be graded with a possible 20 points on each assignment despite of
the number of answers.
Example: A homework paper has 28 answers. If a student were to receive 20 on the
work, he would have to have all 28 answers correct. If a student had 24/28 answers
correct, the 4 incorrect answers are subtracted from the 20 and a grade of 16 would
result, which is a C+. In other words, a partial effort would not result in an adequate
grade for the assignment. Obviously, the assignment is a also a major concern and
necessity.
SCALE FOR HOMEWORK:
20 = A
17 = B
14 = C-/D+
11 – 0 = E
19 = A16 = B13 = D
18 = B+
15 = C
12 = D-
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Emergency Procedure
 Should an emergency occur remain calm.
 If a student is in distress and needs assistance please inform me immediately.
 Please be attentive and listen for instructions from your teacher.
 Follow the directions and/or the emergency plan that is in place for the classroom.
Laboratory Expectations
 Please be very careful in the lab area, there will be very expensive materials located throughout the
room. We cannot tolerate damage caused by neglectful individuals.
 Use proper lab techniques to avoid injury.
 Please be on time to class: Tardies distract class activities and can alter your performance on lab
related events.
 Each lab may have very specific guidelines but the following will apply to every lab setting:
o No food or drink of any kind.
o No personal grooming.
o No loud talking, normal tones will suffice.
o Do not distract (disturb) other members of the class.
o Always return materials to the proper lab area.
o Always return and/or leave equipment clean.
o Always leave your lab area organized and clean.
o Push your chair in when you leave for the day.
Finally, always feel free to ASK QUESTIONS. We are here to assist you in your education goals. Therefore, do
not hesitate to ask questions or respond to questions. Problems solved early eliminate future anxieties.
Think about this……
Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally. It includes the ability to engage in reflective and
independent thinking. Someone with critical thinking skills is able to do the following:
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understand the logical connections between
ideas
identify, construct and evaluate arguments
detect inconsistencies and common
mistakes in reasoning
solve problems systematically
identify the relevance and importance of
ideas
reflect on the justification of one's own
beliefs and values.
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1st Semester Tentative Outline (Assignments and Assessments are subject to change)
Unit: (Corresponding Chapters In
Textbook)
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1 Marking Period
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
Chapters: 1, 2, 3 & 7
1st Marking Period
Histology
Chapters: 5, 6, 8 & 12
What you should learn
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2nd Marking Period
Osteology
Chapters 7
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Understanding of anatomical
terminology and language
Levels of organization in the body
Different types of tissue in the
human body
Specialized function of each tissue
type
Anatomical structure of tissues
Understanding of how tissues work
together
Identification of tissues
Active tissues in bone
Bone structure
Bone development and growth
Bone function
Skeletal organization
Indentify :
o Bones and Anatomical
Landmarks of Pelvic Girdle
& Lower Limb
o Bones Anatomical
Landmarks of Pectoral
Girdle and Upper Limb
o Bones Anatomical
Landmarks of the Spinal
Column and Ribs
o Bones Anatomical
Landmarks of the Skull
Major Assignments/Assessments
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Quizzes:
o 4 terminology and
language
o 1 over Organization of the
Body
Test: Entire Unit
Histology Information Packet
Histology Comparison Chart
Epithelial, Connective, Muscle,
Nervous and Hemopoietic Tissue
Assignments
4 Mini-Lab Practicals: Identification
& Function of Tissues
Big Ten Lab Practical: Identification
& Function of Tissues
Major Lab Practical
Unit Project – Specialized Tissue
Chapter 7 Terms
Bone survey
Osteology and Terminology
Joints Worksheet
Quizzes: Chapter 7, Terminology,
Bone Structure and Function,
Joints, Reading Packet Written
Quizzes, Tables 7.1 & 7.2
Oral Tests: Lower Extremity, Upper
Extremity, Spine and Skull
Major Lab Practical - Osteology
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2nd Semester Tentative Outline (Assignments and Assessments are subject to change)
Unit: (Corresponding Chapters In
Textbook)
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3 Marking Period
Introduction to Muscle
Chapters 5, 8, 9 & 13
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3rd Marking Period
Cat Dissection – Lower and Upper
Extremities and Abdominal Wall
Chapters: 5, 6, 8, 9, 12 & 13
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Describe how connective tissue is
associated with muscle tissue within a
skeletal muscle.
Name and locate the major structures of a
skeletal muscle fiber (on a model or
picture).
Distinguish between the origin and
insertion of a muscle.
Use your understanding of anatomical
terminology and language to locate
muscles of the body.
Location and identification of the muscles
that move the thigh, leg and foot
Describe the action of these muscles.
Location of the origin and insertion of
these muscles.
Location and identification of the nerves
that move the thigh, leg and foot
Location and identification of the blood
vessels that supply blood to the thigh, leg
and foot
Location and identification of the muscles
that move the chest, shoulder and upper
limb
Describe the action of these muscles.
Location of the origin and insertion of
these muscles.
Location and identification of the nerves
that move the chest, shoulder and upper
limb
Location and identification of the blood
vessels that supply blood to the chest,
shoulder and upper limb
Major Assignments/Assessments
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Chapter 8 Worksheet
Chapter 8 Quiz
Anatomy Terms Quizzes
o Prefix/suffix
o Directional
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Muscle Origin/Insertion
Worksheet
Dissection of the muscles,
nerves and blood vessels of the
thigh, leg and foot
Lower Extremity Dissection
Grades (300 points total)
Partner Pin Quizzes = 3 (Lower
Extremity)
3 – 4 Written Quizzes (Lower
Extremity)
MLP for structures 1 – 33 Lower
Extremity
Oral Test over structures of the
Lower Extremity
Dissection of the muscles,
nerves and blood vessels of the
chest, shoulder and upper limb
Upper Extremity Dissection
Grades ( points total)
4 Written Quizzes (Upper
Extremity)
2 MLP’s over Upper Extremity
Major Lab Practical for the
Upper Extremity
Partner Pin Quizzes = 3
Written Quizzes = 3
MPL over all organs and
structures
Partner Pin Quiz = Blood
Vessels
Written Quiz = Blood Vessels
Major Lab Practical of
Abdominal and Thoracic
Cavities and Blood Vessels
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4th Marking Period
Cat Dissection – Abdominals and
Thoracic Cavities and Muscles of
the Neck
Chapters: 5, 6, 8, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16,
17, & 19
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Locate and identify the muscles of the
abdominal wall.
Describe the action of each of these
muscles.
Locate the origin and insertion of each of
these muscles.
Locate and identify the structures of the
abdomen (linings of the peritoneal cavity,
ligaments, mesenteries, organs, etc)
Location and identify the arteries and
veins of the abdominal and thoracic
cavities
Location of thoracic cavity structures
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Mrs.Jackson’s Classroom Expectations and Guidelines Acknowledgement
Please sign below after reviewing the rules, requirements, attendance policy, and grading policy.
Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions or concerns. Also, please include
your email address and daytime phone number so that, if necessary, I may reach you. Thank you
and I hope to meet you at open house on Wednesday, September 17, 2014!
We have read, discussed, and understand the expectations and guidelines for Mrs.Jackson’s class.
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September 4, 2014. 
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