Mrs. Gray UHB Course Syllabus

Mrs. Gray Course SyllabusUHB 2016-2017

Please sign and have your parent/guardian sign and date last page of syllabus. Return to me ASAP. Keep the rest of this form for future reference.

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On the left hand side on the High School Website under News and Events, Click on School Staff, then Gray, Marion, for my information, syllabus, and calendar. Under the heading Assignments, I post some of the assignments and activities. Under File Manager, I post how to get into Google Classroom & Remind, activities, power points, web quests, games, worksheets and reviews. Under the heading Web Resources, I place web resources for students to investigate.

Email: Phone: 203-720-1116

If at any time you need help with any class work, one on one help, or tutoring, please let me know.

Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays 2:00-3:00

Online Textbook: ID. # AB76E78CEA

OPEN HOUSE: Naugatuck High School, Wednesday, September 7. Parent conferences will be held on Oct. 19, 20, and 21. Please post these dates on your calendar. I look forward to meeting you.

Course Description:Welcome to Understand the Human Body!

I am excited to be beginning a new year. I am extremely fortunate to work with outstanding colleagues and teach interesting and able students. Understand the Human Body is a class that I enjoy teaching. Studying the human body gives us a better understanding of the structures of the body and how they function. I love knowing how things work and why things are the way they are. My intentions are that every student will be challenged and that every student will succeed.My goal is that each student will learn what an educated person needs to know about understanding the human body in order that they may thrive in this increasingly complicated and scientifically sophisticated world.

This course is a half year course worth one half credit. The course explores several systems of the human body. Students will learn both normal and abnormal functions of each system through cooperative group activities, selected readings and single period lab activities. Students will also be provided with the opportunity to meet the science graduation requirement with a Performance Based Assessment.

Major Competencies addressed:

  • Name the organ systems of the body and briefly state the major functions of each system.
  • Explain the concept of homeostasis.
  • Identify anatomical terms to describe major body planes and cavities.
  • Name and describe the structure of bone including spongy and compact types
  • Describe the four major bone types based on their shape.
  • Name major categories of joints and compare the amount of movement allowed by each.
  • Name and describe the various types of fractures.
  • Compare and contrast the three major muscle types.
  • Name and locate the major muscles of the human body.
  • Explain the importance of exercise and fatigue in keeping muscles healthy.
  • Describe the location of the heart in the body and identify its major areas on a model or diagram.
  • Trace the pathway of blood through the heart.
  • Compare the pulmonary and systemic types of circulation.
  • Compare and contrast the structure and function of arteries, veins and capillaries.
  • Describe the composition of blood in terms of solid and liquid portions.
  • Describe the different blood types and the basis for incompatibility.
  • Name the organs forming the respiratory passageway from the nose to the alveoli and describe the function of each.
  • Explain how the respiratory muscles lead to air flow into and out of the lungs.
  • Describe the process of gas exchanges in the lungs and the body.
  • Describe the symptoms and probable connection of smoking and lung cancer.
  • Distinguish between the different classes of nutrients and identify their importance to the body.
  • Explain the relationship between diet and health.
  • Name the organs of the digestive canal and describe their general activities.
  • Identify the accessory digestive organs and their function.
  • Distinguish between the excretory and urinary systems.
  • Identify and define the functions of the major organs of the urinary system including the kidneys, bladder, ureters and urethra.
  • Describe the role of the nephron in the process of urine formation.
  • Describe what happens when the urinary system is not working properly.
  • List the natural defenses your body has against disease.
  • State the roles of B and T cells in the immune system.
  • Describe ways that antibodies act against microorganisms.
  • Describe how vaccinations work in terms of active vs. passive immunity.
  • Describe the basic structure of a neuron and how an impulse moves across a synapse.
  • Compare the central and peripheral nervous systems.
  • Explain what type of stimulus each sense organ responds to and how.
  • Explain the advantage of having reflexes controlled by the spinal cord.
  • Define how hormones function.
  • Identify different endocrine glands and the effects of the hormones they produce.
  • Describe how a feedback system works in your body.

Mrs. Gray’s Classroom Expectations, Rules, Procedures and Consequences

The expectations, rules, procedures and consequences of my classroom are intended to keep the classroom environment safe, orderly, and productive. Please respect the rules so that we can maximize learning time together. The rules are not hard to follow, nor are any of them “out of the ordinary.” They are simply expected behaviors for high school students in this classroom. If you have any questions about any of these rules, or why they are in place, you have the right to find out – please ask me as soon as possible. There should never be a rule that does not have a purpose! Thank you for your cooperation!

CLASS EXPECTATIONS

1.Respect yourself, the teacher & others

Show respect for the teacher, yourself and others at all times.

Respect others’ property. Avoid touching or writing on anything that does not belong to you (including desks, textbooks, teacher’s belongings, walls, chalkboard, etc.). Don't expect that others will clean-up your messes. Please pick-up after yourself.

Respect yourself and the rest of us by using appropriate language and wearing appropriate clothing.

Be a kind person.

2.Put forth your best effort at all times

Always do your own best work.

Put learning ahead of getting good grades.

Put quality ahead of just getting it done.

3.Be prepared for class each day

Come prepared with all materials necessary:

An organized class binder containing all necessary materials and handouts

Looseleaf paper, pens (blue or black), and pencils

A red or purple pen for grading in class or underlining important elements in note taking

Highlighters for emphasizing important text

A planner to help keep you organized - the most successful students are organized.

4.Follow directions when given

When directions are given, do your best to follow them the first time. If you are confused or have questions, ask. I would rather have you stop class to clarify than be off task while everyone else is working.

5.Pay attention, participate and ask questions

Engage in what is going on in the classroom. If you have a question, ask it! Otherwise, I might not know until the test that you didn’t understand something. There are no stupid questions, and chances are, if you are wondering about it, someone else in the class is to. Be proactive about your learning and don’t be afraid to ask for help. If you feel most comfortable waiting until after class, that is okay, too, but do keep communication open between us.

6.Preserve a positive learning environment

Student actions that interfere with teaching or learning in the classroom will NOT be tolerated.

Use class time to learn science. Please do not spend your time grooming, sleeping, talking, writing notes, playing cards, listening to you Ipod, text-messaging friends, or doing work for other classes.

Minimize classroom interruptions by arriving to class on time and not leaving the classroom during the hour.

7.Take responsibility for your actions

If you are confronted about a rule infraction, own up to it. Don’t deny it, lie about it, or blame someone else.

Take responsibility for missed assignments.

All handbook rules will be enforced. Please read your handbook.

CLASS RULES

1.Turn off cell phones & electronic devices

Electronic devices (CD players, Ipods, handheld games, mini-TVs or personal DVD players, cell phones, pagers, etc.) are NOT permitted in my classroom.

Cell Phones should be turned off and invisible during the class period. If I see or hear your phone you will place it in the phone jail on my desk.

2.No food or drink, except water

You may drink bottled of water in the classroom. If a spill occurs, please clean it up immediately and inform the teacher.

No other food or beverage is permitted without a doctor’s note.

3.Arrive to class on time & ready to learn

When the bell rings, you need to be sitting in your assigned seat.

You should immediately begin on the warm up activity or journal entry.

Be “physically” and “mentally” present in the classroom

4.Never line up at the door before dismissal

Please remain in your seat until I have dismissed you. Never line up at the door before dismissal. Remember, I dismiss you, not the bell.

5.Do not cheat, plagiarize, or copy work

Cheating is completely unacceptable. If I see you cheating on any assignment… even for another class… I will give you a zero and report the incident to the other teacher as well as your assistant principal and parents.

Plagiarism (copying work from another source without giving proper credit) is completely unacceptable. If you plagiarize on any assignment you will earn a “0” on that assignment with no opportunity to re-do the work for credit.

6.Use polite and appropriate language

Offensive, derogatory, and profane terms are not tolerated. In order to have a safe classroom environment where all students feel comfortable, no put downs, swear words, or slang words with demeaning connotations will be accepted. Remember, if you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say it at all!

7.Do your best work & turn it in on time

Remember that the work that you turn-in is a reflection of your effort on the assignment. Think about the following expectations when you are preparing an assignment that I will review:

Write your full name and hour on all assignments.

All work must be neatly done and legible in order to receive credit. If you print, capitalize properly (do not write using all capital letters).

Never turn any assignments in with the "fringes" from spiral notebooks on the paper or you will earn a "0" for that assignment. Likewise, assignments that are bunched up, crinkled, illegible, sloppy, or contain stains or holes are unacceptable.

ALL MAJOR ASSIGNMENTS, ESSAYS & PROJECTS MUST BE TYPED. If you don't have a computer at home, the Media Center is a great place to work on essays! Final draft format for typewritten work is as follows: 12-point font, double-spaced, 1” margins, and use a “normal font” such as Arial, Comic Sans, Times New Roman, etc. (nothing too difficult to read and a font that prints using capital and lower-case letters).

CLASS PROCEDURES

1.Turn in homework to the front desk basket

Homework is due at the beginning of the hour when you come to class. I will not accept work completed once class begins.

2.Pick up after yourself before you leave

Take all of your belongings, pick up any scrap papers around you, and put your desk back in line before you leave each day.

5.Get missed work from absent bin, talk to your study buddy, then ask the teacher

Attendance is essential for optimal learning. Being on time and present and class physically and mentally will be part of your overall grade. You may not be excused from my class by another teacher without first seeking my permission.

If you are absent, it is your responsibility to obtain any missed classwork. Begin by looking for missed handouts in the ABSENT bin pertaining to your class hour. Then ask another student (your study buddy) what you missed. Follow-up with the teacher if necessary.

Make arrangements to take quizzes and tests immediately. It is your responsibility to make these arrangements, I will not and cannot track you down. If you do not make-up quizzes in a timely manner you will earn a “zero” on the quiz or test.

6.Follow protocol for study center use

If you have a resource room teacher and need to take test in another setting, please remind me the day prior to the test so that I can get your test to your resource room teacher ahead of time.

CLASS CONSEQUENCES

1.Verbal warning

2.Call home

3.Detention

4.Referral to dean

* Serious offenses can, at the teacher’s discretion, result in more severe consequences regardless of previous steps taken.

Success in This Class

  • Is not inevitable.
  • Has been achieved by many others like you in the past.
  • Can be achieved by you.

The Successful Student in Understanding the Human Body will:

• Be in class every day.

• Take pride in his/her work.

• Have a good working relationship with others in the class.

• Be open with the teacher about difficulties you are having learning the material or things in the classroom which are impeding your learning.

• Be consistent in your daily work.

• Prepare carefully for exams.

• Look for things in the subject (UHB) that interest you or connect to your life.

• Be honest. You can be a person of integrity every day.

My responsibility as your teacher is to:

• Know my subject. This does not mean that I know everything. Each year I learn interesting new things because of student questions I didn’t yet know the answer to.

• Value every student. Your GPA, race, religion, or economic conditions do not determine your value as a person or your status in my class.

• Be prepared. I will spend the time and do the work that is necessary to teach you effectively.

• Help you succeed. If you encounter some difficulties along the way you are not alone. Talk with me before things get desperate and we will work together to find solutions.

• Partner with your parents/guardians to help you succeed.

Notes to Parents and Guardians

• I know that you want your child to succeed. I want to give you the information you need to maximize their success.

• The most important things you can do to help your child succeed are to make sure they are in class every day and to be aware of their electronic device usage. Electronics should be off and kept in their backpack or purse so it won’t become a learning distraction. This is the number one obstacle to student achievement. Also, try to stay aware of and involved in what we are currently working on, studying and preparing for.

• I will post on my website calendar throughout the year concerning all major exams and projects. I also welcome frequent email contacts concerning the progress of your student. I am able to respond to nearly all email messages within one day.

• If you do not currently have easy access to email, please let me know and I will find other ways of getting you any needed information.

• Meetings are welcome and may be set up by calling me at school.

• You can leave voice mail for me by first calling the high school office.

• Many parents/guardians find the PowerSchool to be a useful tool for monitoring their child’s progress.

Hall Passes:

In order for a student to request a pass, he/she must present their own agenda planner. Frequent request will be considered an abuse of this privilege and may lead to future denial of hall passes. Medical conditions must be reported to the nurses’ office.

Zeros will be placed in Powerschool for ANY assignment NOT turned in on the originally assigned due date. Changes will be made in Powerschool once the assignments have been corrected and returned.

SCIENCE GRADING POLICY

The following breakdown will be used for ALL science classes offered at NHS for the 2015 – 2016 school year.

Summative Assessments45%

Lab Activities35%

Formative Assessments15%

*Practice 5%

The following are examples of types (but not limited to) of assignments that may be included in each category.

Summative – unit/chapter tests, PBAs, other major assignments

Formative – quizzes, exit/entry slips

*Practice – classwork/ homework that is graded for accuracy

**Assignments graded for completion may still be entered into Powerschool but must NOT be counted towards the final grade.

We have received and understand the policies and procedures stated above.

Signatures:

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Student’s Name (Print)Student’s SignatureDate

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Parent’s/Guardian’s Name (Print)Parent’s/Guardian’s SignatureDate

Contact phone number:

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Parent’s email address:

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