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Classroom Policies:
Classroom
Rules / Expectations: Be in class
with materials (book, folder and notebook) when the bell rings. Students will be doing many laboratory
experiments. Following are expectations
for a good learning environment: 1. Students must follow directions
carefully. 2. It is a must that students clean up after
themselves for safety and appearance reasons.
3. Students are responsible for conducting
themselves in a manner that will insure the safety of themselves and fellow
students. Misbehavior will result in
the student not being allowed to finish the lab at that time and he/she will
have to come in after or before school to finish laboratory and other work. 4. Accidents will happen, but students will be
responsible to pay for intentional and careless damage to equipment. 5. Students should follow the target behaviors – be tolerant, open, appropriate, direct, respectful, accepting, positive, prepared.
Attendance /
Absences / Tardiness: A student who
is tardy three times to class will have to do one hour of detention before or
after school
Make-up Work
/ Late Work: Grades will be based on
assignments (lab, group and homework), tests and quizzes. Grades will be determined by a total point
value at the end of the quarter.
Letter grades will be determined on the following percentages: A = 90% or more B = 80% or more C = 70% or more D = 60% or more. Students
will be given two days to make up work missed for each day they are gone for
an illness. They will need to come in
before or after school to make up labs missed.
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Course Description: Biology In biology we explore the world of living things.
Course Content / Objectives: Students will discover that all living organisms share common chemical and physical properties. With increased technology scientists are daily increasing their knowledge of the processes of all living things. Being scientifically literate will enable students to make wise decisions about these discoveries. This class will be inquiry based. It is my hope that your increased knowledge will give you a greater appreciation and respect for all living things.
Textbook & Other Materials: Text: BIOLOGY Exploring Life (Prentice Hall), Students will need a notebook for note taking and assignment
completion. They should also have a
separate folder for this class. Assessments & Grading: See above under Classroom Policies
Course Outline/Calendar This course will cover these four general areas of life science Ecology – because of outdoor lab activities this unit will be taught
in the beginning of first semester and last during second semester. Cell Biology and organic chemistry Genetics Evolution
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Links/Resources/Advice: This class is a requirement for graduation. Your grade will reflect the amount of effort you put into it. Be sure to keep up with assignments, study for quizzes and tests and you will do well.
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Course Description: Human Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy – the structures of body parts – their form and organization. Physiology – the function of these body parts – what they do and how
they do it. Course Content / Objectives: This course will allow you to examine the organization and functions
of some of the systems of the human body.
You will see that everything in your body is interrelated and works
together with a remarkable degree of harmony.
It is hoped that as you acquire a better understanding of the parts
and functions of the human body, you will gain an appreciation for the
complexity and beauty of how it works, and thus have an increased respect for
all life.
Textbook & Other Materials: Text: Holes Human Anatomy and
Physiology (McGraw Hill) shier, Students will need a notebook for note taking and assignments. They should also have a separate folder for
this class Color pencils are required for anatomy/physiology coloring sheets
Assessments & Grading: See above under Classroom Policies
Course
Outline/Calendar: Chapter 1 – Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology - history,
terminology, body systems and homeostasis. Chapter 5 – Tissues (Histology), epithelial, connective, muscle,
nervous (this unit includes extensive microscope work). Chapter 6 – Intergumentary System (skin)
and accessory organs – hair, nails and glands. Chapter 7 - Skeletal System – major bone identification and bone
development. Chapter 8 – Joints of the Skeletal System – types, movements and
injuries. Chapter 15 – Cardiovascular System – heart chambers, valves and circulation of blood through the heart. (includes cow heart dissection)
Helpful Links/Resources/Advice: Students will be given a variety of class assignments. These include coloring sheets, readings
from the book, homework assignments, tests, quizzes, laboratory work,
clinical considerations and a short research paper. Your grade will reflect the amount of work
and effort put into this class. Be
organized and keep up with assignments.
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Course Description: Human Anatomy and Physiology II Human Anatomy and Physiology I is
required before taking Anatomy and Physiology II Course Content / Objectives: Students will be using much of the knowledge gained from studying the
systems in Human Anatomy and Physiology I to explore other systems of the
body not yet studied. A cat dissection will allow students to appreciate the intricate
working of the systems of the human body which are similar to the cat.
Textbook & Other Materials: Holes Human Anatomy and Physiology (McGraw Hill), Shier,
Assessments & Grading: See above under Classroom Policies
Course Outline/Calendar: Chapter 14 - Blood Chapter 15 and 16 – Cardiovascular System and Lymphatic System – pp.
541 and 607 Chapter 9 - Muscular System –
major muscle identification and muscle development and function Chapter 10 and 11 - Nervous System Chapter 17 – Digestive System Respiratory and Urinary Systems as time permits.
Helpful Links/Resources/Advice: This is a fast paced class because of the large amounts of information to learn. Many chapters in this class will be taught using a CD rom called ADAM. Quizzes are included with many of the sections. Students must be in class to view the CD and take the quizzes. Being in attendance every day will eliminate before or after school make up.
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