Human Anatomy & Physiology

1. Human Anatomy & Physiology Ms. Pamela Ward Health Sciences Pathway Room 182 Math & Science Annex

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Assignments Types of 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

8. 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).

9. Assignments • On-line assignments will be recorded as homework grades. • Students should closely monitor and maintain notebook assignments.

10. 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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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.

14. 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!

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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).

18. Course Requirements Tardy Policy: • 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

19. Course Requirements Attendance Policy: • 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.

20. 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

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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

24. 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)

25. Daily Procedures • 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.

26. Attention Signals • 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”.

27. Talk Time Zero Talk Time Quiet Talk Time During cooperative learning During lab activities During guided practice Must be on-task discussions • During Do Now • While teacher is speaking • While other student is speaking • During tests/quizzes • During Independent Work

28. Article Portfolio • 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

29. 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!!!