Anatomy/Physiology: The Study of the Human Body!
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Welcome To Anatomy/Physiology The Study of the Human Body!
What We Will Study • Homeostasis, body planes, regions, root words, directional terms • Integumentary System • Skeletal System • Muscular System • Nervous System • Cardiovascular System • Respiratory System • Digestive System • Excretory System • Lymphatic & Immune System • Reproductive System
What Can You Expect From this Class • Although this class is a science elective, it is rigorous and challenging. • Activities: • Daily Lectures • Labs • Dissections • Case Studies • Quizzes (Announced & Unannounced) • Exams
Textbook & Resources • Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (Hole’s 9th edition) • Animations on my website
Handouts • Class Syllabus • No Extra Credit • Grade calculated by Category Weight • Your cell phone is off, my cell phone is on • Check my website is you’re absent! • http://newburyparkhighschool.net/lockwood Subterm 1Subterm 2 Classwork & Homework 30% Classwork & Homework 30% Quizzes 5% Quizzes 5% Tests 65% Tests 50% Comprehensive Final 15%
My Website: http://newburyparkhighschool.net/lockwood/ • Daily Agenda/HW • Has note takers • Handouts/articles • Animations (under “Resources”) • Answer keys (sometimes) User name: NPHSPassword: P@nther$!
HANDOUTS: Syllabus (cont.) • Make the investment! (colored pencils) • Academic Honesty Policy; cheating is NOT tolerated • Make Up Tests: All make up tests are short answer/essay. You can take the “regular” test early. • Field trip, sports, sick make up test version • However, the lowest exam score for each quarter will be dropped.
Handouts • Passes (on the bottom of your syllabus) • Can’t be used for labs/projects • Unused passes don’t give you extra credit
Handouts • Student Information • Used so I have some background info. • Only share what you want to share.
Handouts • Class Agreement • Signed by you and your parent
Handouts • Parent Permission (back of class agreement) • District technicality (need to have to take the class)
FYI… • Never hand me papers! put in the “SAFE PAPER ZONE”
Dissections: none of the animals we use are raised for the purpose of dissection • There will be 3: • Chicken wing (muscular system) • Sheep heart (circulatory system) • Fetal pig (comprehensive review & lab practical)