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Welcome to the world of anatomy and physiology! In this class, we will explore various systems of the human body, including the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory, lymphatic & immune, and reproductive systems. Expect rigorous lectures, labs, dissections, case studies, quizzes, and exams, all based on the textbook "Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology" by Hole. Check our website for resources and stay updated on daily agendas and homework. Join us to gain a deep understanding 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)