Unit 3 - Musculo-skeletal System

With this unit we begin a more detailed study of each of the major systems of the body, starting with the musculo-skeletal system.

Instruction: With the help of your textbook, power point presentations, and several videos your objective is to:

• Define and learn important terms referring to the musculo-skeletal system.
• Label all 206 bones of the human body
• Memorize and label 22 of the more important bones on a diagram of a skeleton.
• Know the functions of the skeletal and muscular systems
• Be able to explain how muscles contract.

At the end of the unit you will be tested on the vocabulary words and the major bones. Also, expect questions on the structure and function of the skeleton, muscles, ligaments, and tendons.

Specific Assignments

Assignment 1: Using your textbook complete the Bones worksheet and label the Skeleton Diagram. In addition, complete the appropriate portion of the vocabulary worksheet pertaining to the skeletal system. Show your worksheets to your instructor when you are done.

Click here to see vocabulary worksheet.
Click here to see Bones worksheet.
Click here to see Skeleton Diagram.

Assignment 2: Review the structure and function of the skeletal system by viewing the following short power point lesson. To view the the Google Slide presentation click here.

Assignment 3: Your lessons on muscles begins with three power point presentations. Take good notes as you view each presentation. Remember, in Anatomy and Physiology you not only need to learn the parts of the body but their function(s) as well.
Lesson 1 -- Muscular System Structure and Function-- click here to access lesson.
Lesson 2 -- Muscle Contractions, Ligaments and Tendons -- click here to access lesson.
Lesson 3 -- Steroids and Prosthetics -- click here to access lesson.

Assignment 4: In this final assignment your goal is to understand and be able to explain how a muscle actually contracts. Focus your attention on the subunit of a muscle cell called a sarcomere and on the mechanism of muscle contraction we call the "sliding filament theory." Begin by watching the following short videos entitled "Muscle Structure and Function" and the "Sliding Filament Theory." Then, click here to complete the accompanying interactive lesson.





Unit Test: Musculo-skeletal System. Test will include questions from the vocabulary list, the structure of bone, and the major bones of the body (from the skeleton diagram) as well as general questions on the structure and function of the skeletal system and muscle, and how skeletal muscles contract.

Unit 2- Medical Terminology

In the last unit we learned a fundamental orientation for the human body called the anatomical position. This week we will study additional anatomical orientations as well as learn basic root words, suffixes, and prefixes used to make up medical terms.

Your lessons this week are self-paced. When you complete all the assignments and quizzes, you will be done with this unit and can move on to the next.

SAP1: Apply correct terminology when explaining the orientation of body parts and regions.

Specific Assignments

Assignment 1: Using your textbook pp.21-22, complete the Anatomical Orientations Helpsheet (a handout). You will need this information to complete other assignments listed below.

Assignment 2: Complete the Anatomical Orientations and Body Movements Worksheet. You will need write the definitions for the terms on a separate sheet of paper.  Your textbook will again be your best resource.  Look up terms in the Glossary before you resort to the internet (which is the least reliable source). Click here to view worksheet.

Assignment 3: View and take notes on two Google Slides presentations. The first presentation is a list of approximately 35 prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Make flashcards for each term. You must memorize all 35 terms and their meaning. For the second presentation, just take notes.
Click  here to view presentation #1
Click here to view presentation #2.

Assignment 4: Obtain a list of 348 important medical terms and their English translation. There are 348 terms in all. You do not have to memorize them, but you are going to use the list as a dictionary and may refer to the list at any time during any test or quiz given throughout the course, including the final. So, keep the list handy.

Oral Quiz: Action Figure Activity. Read the instructions for this activity before asking to take the quiz. Instead of labeling the action figure and turning it in, your instructor will ask you to simply point to the various locations on the figure or use the figure to demonstrate a movement. Click here to view the instructions.

Quiz: Match medical terms with their appropriate definition, explanation or orientation. (paper quiz)

Unit 1- Organization of the Body

We begin this course by first looking at the basic organization of the human body into cells, tissues, organs and systems.

Your instruction for this unit will be a combination of video lessons, power point presentations, worksheets, and one-on-one discussions with your instructor. Note that it is "smart" to complete the worksheet at the time you actually progress through a lesson and not afterwords. Only after completing the lessons on the Blog should you go to your textbook (provided) or the internet to fill in any missing information on worksheets. Also, while working through your lessons, it is "working smart" to write down the definition of any word that is bold, underlined, or highlighted. For instance, if there are four kinds of tissues in the body, you want to remember what they are, so write them down!

For this unit you will have 2 quizzes, one oral quiz and one on paper.

Specific Assignments

Assignment 1: Watch the video below "An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology." As you watch it, fill in the information ask for on the Organization of the Body -worksheet. Click here to view the worksheet.




Assignment 2: View the following power point on The Membranes of the Body. Take notes. Know the name the 5 membranes of the body, where in the body they can be found, and the function they perform. (click :  Membranes to view lesson) When you are finished, discuss your findings with your instructor.

Quiz: Oral quiz on the basic organization of the body as well as the kinds of cells, tissues and membranes that make up the body.

Assignment 3: Organ Systems: View the following Google Slides presentation. Complete the worksheet on Organs and Systems as you go. Click: Systems of the Body to view presentation. Click  here to view worksheet.

Quiz: Paper quiz matching systems of the human body with their respective functions.

Course Syllabus

Course Overview

Welcome. In this course you will learn about the anatomy and the workings of the human body. Class instruction will be guided by Georgia Performance Standards for Biology. About half of your instruction will be on NovaNet. Remaining instruction will be video instrution, power point presentations supplemented with some direct instruction. The topics covered in the course will prepare you for the manditory final exam which will be administered whenever you complete your assigned lessons.

The topics we will study include:

Medical Terminology

Musculo-skeletal System

Metrics and Measurements

Accuracy vs Precision

Writing a Lab Report

Presenting Data

Chemistry for Life

Basic chemistry

Water

Instruction will be a combination of computer lessons (NovaNet, and internet), instructional videos, mini-lectures, worksheets and class discussions. Instruction will be accompanied by appropriate tests and quizzes. In addition you will complete several projects and be required to keep a journal. A pacing guide of daily and weekly assignments will be provided through a Blog format. By using this format, you will always be able to access and read your assignments from any computer with an internet connection, in school or out. You will also be able to post (turn in) completed assignments on the blog for your instructor to comment on or grade. This is the first term we are using the blog format in Biology, so it might take a little time to get use to it. I’m sure we will find some glitches in the process, but, in the end, it should allow you to complete your work faster.

Grading

Lesson based tests and quizzes 65%

Projects 20%

Final Exam 15%

Test and Quizzes – this portion of your grade will be the average of all test and quiz grades earned throughout the course. Remember, that in order to get credit for a NovaNet test, you must earn a score of 80 or above. If you earn less than an 80, you must review the subject material and retake the test. You will not be able to retake paper tests and quizzes but you may be required retake oral quizzes.

Projects: the project grade will be the average grade for all the projects listed in your weekly pacing guide.

Final Exam: This course has a final exam. It will be given when all other assignments have been completed (yes, you can finish the course early). It will be averaged into your final grade.

Essential classroom materials:

pencils
pens
notebooks(2) – three ring binder with pockets for notes and note cards and a composition book as a journal.

Rules and Expectations

General Rules and Expectations

The bottom line is -- you're here to learn. I'm here to help you. It's not hard. If you show up for class (on time), pay attention, and do the required work, you will pass this course, and you may even enjoy it (not a requirement). Any behavior that interferes with learning is a NO NO! Some unacceptable behaviors include sleeping in class, loud or excessive talking, use of profanity, or being off-task (3-Minute Rule). Cell phones are marvelous inventions, but definitely a distraction in class. Turn them off and put them away while in class. Respect your fellow classmates time as well as their personal property.

Some specific rules:

Hall Pass: I have a hall pass (a rock)to be used to go to the restroom, drink machine, etc. This hall pass is only good for one student at a time. There is also a Jittery Joe’s pass that is only for students who are making a purchase from Jittery Joe’s during class time. If you need to speak with a faculty member, you will need a written pass form me. Do NOT use the other passes for this reason.

If you leave the classroom without the permission of the teacher, you will receive an automatic absence and be asked to leave.

Food: I prefer that you not eat in class. We have an ant problem. Leaving crumbs aggravates the situation. However, if you ask, I will sometimes allow you to eat a snack. But ask first. Drinks are allowed as long as they are in container with a re-sealable cap or lid.

Breaks (3-Minute Rule): While your are in the classroom, you are expected to be on-task. However, I understand that you can't always work non-stop for the entire class period without a break, especially when working at your computer, . When you have to take a break, limit yourself to 3-minutes, then resume work. If you take a restroom break etc. Be courteous. Other people may be waiting for the pass. Limit your break to 3 minutes. For Jittery-Joe's, order your food or drink, return to the classroom, and then go back later to pick up your order when it's ready.

Two Weeks Behind: Two weeks behind to me means having at least one assignment that is more than two weeks overdue. If you fall two-weeks behind, you are subject to withdrawal from the course. Remember, if this occurs, you will also receive a failing grade for the course.

Consequences for breaking rules:

First occurance: I will probably remind you that "we don't do that here."

Repeated occurance: I ask you to "come walk with me." We'll will talk.

Habitual occurance: When I can't stand any more, you will be dismissed from class and given and automatic absence.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

The course syllabus and pacing quide is available on the class blog.

User Agreement

Using a weblog for our classwork will require some parameters for your safety and the quality of everyone's work. First, you should recognize that your work, as well as mine will be published for the entire on-line world to see. This will ultimately make us all responsible for better and more original output than ever before. By visiting other students' weblogs, you will be able to view all their work, and it will also make it easy for me to see who is not making an effort to submit work that is original. Once you create your own weblog for this class, I will add it to the class blog roll so everyone's work can be accessed from this page. I encourage you to look at your peers' work for ideas or inspiration, but what you submit must be your own.

I will leave comments about your work. These comments will usually instruct you on how you can improve your work. Please make sure you check your comments and your e-mail regularly, and make sure you are finished with one assignment before moving to the next.

Since this weblog will be part of your education at Classic City High School, any activity on your weblog should be considered school activity, even if it is done outside of school. You should feel free to create posts that are not school related, but you should also be sure to refrain from anything that could be considered inappropriate. This includes, but is not limited to: references to alcohol or drugs, violence, or gang activity, foul language, nudity, threats, etc.

Plagiarism is submitting someone else's work as your own. This can be done in many ways: copying work from Wikipedia, classmates, Sparknotes, etc. If you plagiarize your work, you will receive a zero -- no questions asked.

THE USER AGREEMENT:

1. I agree to submit original work to my weblog. I realize I will have the opportunity to view my peers' work, and I will use this opportunity constructively. I understand that if I choose to plagiarize, I will receive a zero for the work in question.

2. I agree to keep my weblog appropriate for Classic City High School. I understand that if innapropriate material were to appear on my weblog, be it from myself or an outside comment, I will be asked to remove it. Failure to do so will result in my weblog being removed from the class roll. I also understand that references to illegal or dangerous activities will be reported since it is the legal responsibility of my teacher.

To agree, post a comment to this message like this: I agree to Dr. Maudsley's Weblog User Agreement. I will not add your weblog to the class roll until I receive your message.