Human Anatomy & Physiology

Ms. Pamela Ward

Health Sciences 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

© 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

Types of Assignments:

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

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.

© Rewards for good behavior include:© Homework passes (grade will be NM)© Music time (your choice, must be clean)© Field Trips

Class Procedures

© 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

© 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

Tardy Policy:

Course Requirements

© 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.

Attendance Policy:

Course Requirements © Course readings:

©Required text: Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology 7th ed.

©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)

• 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.

Daily Procedures

• There are two procedures to focus class attention:

1. When I raise my right hand, all students are to cease talking and focus their attention on me.

2. When I say the word “Class”, all students are to respond “Yes”.

Attention Signals

Zero Talk Time

• During Do Now• While teacher is

speaking• While other student is

speaking• During tests/quizzes• During Independent

Work

Quiet Talk Time

• During cooperative learning

• During lab activities• During guided

practice• Must be on-task

discussions

Talk Time

• 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:• September 18th • October 23rd • November 27th

Article Portfolio

Resources © 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!!!