August 27th

Do Now:
An commercial advertises ice cream made of organic carbohydrates. Analyze this statement. Is it valid?

Today in class we:
- Handed back and corrected Chapter 1 Test
- Discussed electrolytes, acids, bases, salts and buffers

Organic Molecule Most Wanted Posters
In groups of four compose a poster of the four organic molecules:carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Your posters should contain the following information about each macromolecule
1. Picture of the molecule (either structural or molecular)
2. Name of the molecule (be specific but also creative eg. Diabolical Disaccharides)
3. Your molecules M.O. - functions of your molecules within the body
4. Known accomplices- examples of different types of your molecule.

August 23

Today in class we:
Pretested on biochemistry
Discussed atoms, molecules, acids and bases

Homework due Monday
Read pgs 21- 39
Answer review questions at the end of the chapter: 1,3,5,6,9,10,12-18

August 16th

Today in class
- Discussed maintenance of life and sectioning of body segments
- Finished metric system lab

Homework
- Chapter 1 Review due Tuesday
- Metric System Lab due Tuesday
- Study for chapter 1 Test

Test review opportunity: Tuesday at lunch with Ms Virkus in Rm 411

August 8th

Do Now:
The buccal is ___________ to the sternal.

The patellar is __________ to the tarsal, but __________to the coxal

The brain and spinal chord are found in the ______________ region of the body.

The ribcage is ____________ to the pectoral.

In class today we:
- discussed the membranes of the ventral region
- Thoracic: Parietal and Visceral Pleura, Parietal and Visceral Pericardium
- Abdominopelvic: Parietal and Viscearal Peritoneum
- discussed characteristics of life

Homework:
Chapter 1 Review packet due Tuesday

Upcoming:
Friday: Intro to Lab
Tuesday: Finish topics in chapter 1 and review
Thursday: Test on Chapter 1

Monday, August 6th

Do Now: What is the difference between anatomy and physiology?
Using an example from the body, explain how the anatomy of a structure is dependent on the working physiology of that structure.

Today in class we:
- Discussed levels of organization in the body
- Discussed the types of body systems
- Defined anatomical terminology, direction, and cavities


Homework (optional extra credit)
Go to the U of M Web Anatomy page and click on the Intro Topics Page
- Take and print any of the body cavity or terminology (prefixes, suffixes) quizzes for a possible 3 points each extra credit - DUE WEDNESDAY
- 1 point each if turned in on Friday

Welcome Back Students

Welcome to Anatomy Physiology Class!

Do Now for 8/2
Who Are You?
1. Tell me one thing you did this summer?
2. Tell me one thing you are hoping to learn in this class?
3. Tell me one thing you like to do outside of class?

Grade Contract
1. What grade will you strive to earn for 1st quarter?
2. Give 3 specific ways in which you work toward your grade goal.
3. Give 3 specific ways that Ms. Virkus can help you achieve this goal.

Homework due Monday 8/6
- Return signed parent letter
- Bring all materials to class