Melissa Jenkins
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Anatomy & Physiology is an elective class for junior and seniors. The emphasis of this course is to give an in-depth understanding of the human body to help prepare those students who are interested in Science and Medical Related Fields. Medical language and terminology will be integrated throughout the course.
Text: Hole’s Human Anatomy & Physiology Author: David Shier, Jackie Butler, Ricki Lewis
On-line Support:
This site links students to virtual labs, practice quizzes, activities, games, and A.D.A.M. online anatomy. Great for enrichment and reinforcement activities!! Most importantly, students can print out chapter outlines to assist them with note-taking and studying.
(It is expected that you utilize this excellent source of technology integration!)
Course Outline:
Unit 1: Introduction (1 week)
- What is Anatomy & Physiology?
- Characteristics of Life
- Maintenance of Life
- Levels of Organization
- Organization of the Human Body
- Anatomical Terminology
- Medical language
Unit 2: Chemical Basis of Life (brief review integrated as we cover body systems)
Activities: short and sweet review on basic content learned from Biology
- Structure of Matter
- Chemical Constituents of Cells
- Movements into and out of the Cell
- The Cell Cycle
- Control of Cell Division
- Metabolic Processes
- Metabolic Reactions
- Cellular Respiration
- Nucleic Acids and Protein Synthesis
- Mutations
Unit 3: Tissues (1 Week)
Activities: Tissue lab: identify each type of tissue via microscope
- Epithelial Tissues
- Connective Tissues
- Muscle Tissues
- Nervous Tissues
Unit 4: Skin and the Integumentary System (1 ½ Weeks)
Labs: Burn ppt, sensation lab, make skin models
- Types of Membranes
- Skin and Its Tissues
- Accessory Organs of the Skin
- Regulation of Body Temperature
- Skin Color
- Healing of Wounds and Burns
Unit 5: Skeletal System (3 Weeks)
Lab: skeletal bones (articulating parts) ID; Histogenesis of Bone Lab; Comparative Anatomy
- Bone Structure
- Bone Development & Growth
- Bone Function
- Skeletal Organization
- Axial Skeleton
- Appendicular Skeleton
- Classification of Joints
- General Structure of a Joint
- Types of Joint
Unit 6: Muscular System ( 2 Weeks)
Lab: Cat muscles; ATP muscle lab (Add APT in varying amounts to rabbit muscle fibers to ID the optimal level of ATP
- Structure of a Skeletal Muscle
- Skeletal Muscle Contraction
- Muscular Responses
- Smooth Muscles
- Cardiac Muscle
- Skeletal Muscle Actions
- Major Skeletal Muscles
Unit 7: Nervous System (3 Weeks)
Lab: Brain Lab
Brain Surgery Video with anticipation guide and questions (removing a tumor)
Drug activity: Affects of drugs on invertebrates lab
Neuron Model
Eye Dissection (cow is best, but sheep is good too!)
- Classifications of the Nervous System
- Classifications of Neurons & Neuroglia
- Cell Membrane Potential
- The Synapse & the effects of drugs on the synapse
- Meninges
- Ventricles and Cerebrospinal fluid
- Spinal Cord
- Brain: Development & Specialization of the Regions
- Peripheral Nervous System
- Autonomic Nervous System
- Receptors & Sensations
- Somatic & Special Senses
Unit 8: Endocrine System (1 Week)
Feature Article: Endocrine Disorders
- Hormone Action
- Control of Hormonal Secretions
- Pituitary Gland
- Thyroid & Parathyroid Glands
- Adrenal Glands
- Pancreas & other endocrine glands
- Stress & its effects
Unit 9: Blood (1 Week)
Blood Typing: Kings Daughters Representative
Blood Hemotocrit observation
- Blood & Blood Cells : Normal Values & Identification
- Blood Plasma
- Hemostasis
- Blood Groups & Transfusions
Unit 10: Cardiovascular System (2 ½ Weeks)
Dissection of Heart
Effects of Drugs on Heart Rate
- Structure of the Heart
- Heart Actions
- Blood Vessels
- Blood Pressure
- Paths of Circulation
- Arterial System
- Venous System
Unit 11: Lymphatic System (1 Week)
- Lymphatic Pathways
- Tissue Fluid and Lymph
- Lymph movement
- Lymph nodes
- Thymus & Spleen
- Body Defenses against infection
- Nonspecific Defenses
- Specific Defenses
Unit 12: Digestive System (1 Week)
Inquiry Junkyard Digestion: Making a working digestive system
Lab: stomach acids stimulation
- General characteristics of the alimentary canal
- Characteristics and functions of the oral cavity
- Salivary gland organs & secretions
- Pharynx and esophagus
- Stomach: Chemical vs Mechanical digestion
- Pancreas & Liver
- Small & Large intestines
Unit 13: Respiratory System (1 Week)
Respirometer Lab (Test lung capacity)
Respiration Endurance and recovery period lab
- Organs of the Respiratory System
- Breathing Mechanism
- Control of Breathing
- Alveolar Gas Exchange
- Gas Transport
Unit 14: Urinary System (1 1/2 Weeks)
Kidney dialysis lab
Urinalysis (pH strips, etc)
Kidney Dissection
- Kidneys: Location, structure, functions, nephrons
- Urine formation
- Elimination of urine
- Urinalysis
Unit 15: Reproductive System (1 ½ Weeks)
Birthing Video (natural, C-section, epidural)
This unit always gets the shaft!
- Organs of the Male Reproductive System
- Organs of the Female Reproductive System
- Hormonal Control of Reproductive Functions
- Pregnancy and hormonal control
- Mammary Glands
- Birth Control
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Unit 16: Human Growth & Development (1 Week)
- Prenatal Period
- Postnatal Period
- Aging
End of Year: Dissection of Cats, Frogs, Rats or other related Road kill.
Grading Procedures:
Notebook – Students MUST bring their Cell Biology Notebook with them each day. Students will be allowed to use their notebooks on bell work, homework and class assessments. Keep these organized and up to date.
Homework – Students will be given a minimum of 3 homework assignments per week
Homework will help provide reinforcement to ensure success in this class, NOT as busy work.
Classwork – (Points Vary): This may include article readings, reinforcement or lab activities.
**Note attendance is mandatory on lab days and may not be available for makeup!
Quizzes – 20-40 pts.: These will help assess student learning throughout the unit and help to break up the content into student friendly allotments.
Examinations – (Points Vary): These will be given at the end of each unit and will include various types of assessment.
Required Materials:
- 3 ring binder (1-1/2 or a 2” should be sufficient)
- Coloring Pencils
- pencils/pens
- sticky notes
- positive attitude
Student Expectations, Routines and Procedures
- Students should be in class before bell rings, seated and begin Bellwork assignment promptly.
- Students should bring notebook, text and necessary materials to class everyday.
- Students should remain seated and quiet until otherwise directed.
- Students should NOT use cell phones (in any manner)while in Mrs. Jenkins Room.
- Students should respect teachers and other students.
- It is the responsibility of the student to check in the folder when a day of class is missed! The student
will have 5 full days from the date of absence to turn in any make-up work.
Teacher Routines and Procedures
- Mrs. Jenkins will be in class before bell rings.
- Mrs. Jenkins will be prepared for class everyday in hopes to make it fun and enjoyable.
- Mrs. Jenkins will be fair and respect her students.
- Mrs. Jenkins will work hard to grade work in a timely manner.
- Mrs. Jenkins will expect students to be responsible to make-up assignments. It is the responsibility of the student to check in the folder when a day of class is missed!
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