Anatomy and Physiology Syllabus Grade 10 / Spring 2016

Teacher: Ms. L. Fine Contact: Classroom 321 Phone: (323) 972-9010

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Textbook: Shier, Butler and Lewis Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology (10th edition)

Office Hours/Tutoring: Tuesday 3:45 – 4:45

Course Description

Anatomy and Physiology is the study of the body’s structures and functions at the molecular/biochemical, cellular, tissue, organ, systemic and organism levels. Students explore the body through laboratory investigations, models, diagrams, and/or comparative studies of the anatomy of other organisms. The study of anatomy and physiology prepares students for a variety of health care careers.

/ Nervous System
/ Respiratory/Cardiovascular System
/ Digestive System
/ Endocrine System
/ Immune System
/ Reproductive System

Anatomy & Physiology UNITS:

Classroom Rules:

  1. Be on time.
  2. Communicate respectfully.
  3. No personal electronic devices.
  4. Be prepared with all class materials.

Class Materials:

  1. College Ruled Composition Notebook

– for science only

  1. Agenda
  2. 2 or more pencils
  3. 2 or more pens
  4. 2 or more glue sticks

Student Expectations:

1. Students will practice academic integrity; cheating is not tolerated and will result in a failing grade.

2. Students will wait for the teacher to dismiss class at the end of the period.

3. Students will be given four bathroom passes to be used in emergency situations only.

Tardy Policy:

A student will be considered tardy if they are not in the classroom when the bell rings.

Make up Policy:

Any students with an excused absence can make-up missed work. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the teacher as soon as possible after excused absences to collect missed work. No late work will be graded for unexcused absences.

Grades Policy:

Students will have multiple opportunities to demonstrate knowledge through classwork, quizzes, tests, projects, homework and laboratory experiments. The below grading scale will be used to assign grades.

A = 4 =84-100%=Advanced I can teach it.

B = 3 =67-83.9%=ProficientI get it.

C = 2 =50-66.9%=Basic I’m starting to get it.

NP =1 =Below 50%=Below Basic I don’t get it.

Tentative Course Outline

Unit / Date / Major Assignment / Assignments/ Standards
  1. Nervous Respiratory
Cardiovascular
Digestive / 3/17 (Odd)
3/18 (Even) / Unit Test / Nervous System Lab: Reaction Time
Nervous System Lab: Mapping of Sensory Nerves
Functions of the Brain (AP 4.4)
The Nervous System Quiz (AP 3.1, 3.4, 4.1, BIO 9.b)
Functions of the Brain (AP 4.4)
Sheep Brain Dissection Lab (AP 4.7, AP 4.11)
Intro to the Heart (AP 8.4)
Blood Flow Sequence (AP 8.1)
Unit 3 Test: Nervous and Cardiovascular Systems
Heart Rate Lab (AP 8.2)
Measuring Blood Pressure (AP 8.5)
ECG Lab (AP 8.7)
Introduction to the Respiratory System (AP 11.1)
Lung Capacity Lab (AP 11.2)
Cardiovascular Quiz
Heart Dissection Lab (AP 8.1, 8.4)
Digestive System Lab (AP 6.1)
  1. Endocrine
Immune Reproductive / 5/12 (Odd)
5/13 (Even) / Unit Test / Gallery Walk – Glands and Hormones (AP 6.2)
Review Weeks / 5/16-6/3 / Review in Class
Finals Week* / 6/6 (Odd)
6/7 (Even) / Semester 2 Final Exam (Cumulative)

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Anatomy & Physiology Agreement

To be completed by STUDENT and PARENT/GUARDIAN for Ms. Fine’s science class

DUE ON

I have read the syllabus with my parent/guardian and understand what is expected of me in Ms. Fine’s science class. I also understand that communication between my parent/guardian and my teacher is necessary and important to ensure my academic success.

Student Name (print) / Firma de estudinateStudent Signature /Firma

Parent/Guardian Name (print)/Firma de PadreParent/Guardian Signature/ Firma de Padre

Parent/Guardian Daytime Phone Number/TelefonoParent/Guardian Evening Phone Number/Telefono

Parent/Guardian e-mail / Correo ElectronicoDate/ Fecha