Dissection of the Oral Cavity

Today in class we:
Opened the oral cavity of the pig and viewed the structures of the mouth and larynx:
- Hard Palate
- Soft Palate
- Tongue
- Larynx
- Esophagus

Finish dissecting and practicing with skeletal system
Turn in Labs 1 and 2

Skeletal Muscles of the Fetal Pig

Today in class we continued work on our fetal pig dissection:
Goals for today include:
* Finish skinning pig
* Participate in skeletal muscle dissection demonstration
* Begin cleaning off the connective tissues and fat tissues of pig, and start teasing out required skeletal muscles on your pig
* Work through Day 2: Skeletal muscle lab


Extra Credit Opportunity!
- Come in and spend 20 minutes of your lunch period working on your pig to receive up to 5pts extra credit

Begin Fetal Pig Dissection

Today in class we:
- Received fetal pigs for dissection project
- Today's goals include:
* Identify external anatomy of the pig
* Determine sex of your pig
* Skin your pig
* Work through Lab 1 of pig dissection

Cardiovascular Test

Today in class we tested on the cardiovascular system

Homework due Tuesday:
Read Lab 1 Pig Dissection in preparation for beginning pig dissection lab on Tuesday

Blood Vessels

Today in class:
- Read chapter 14 section on blood vessels
- Identify anatomy of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, venules, and veins
- Describe physiologic functions of various blood vessels in body

Homework due Friday:
- 3 labs are due on Friday: Cardiac Cycle, Heart Rate and Blood Pressure, Heart Structure Labs
- Blood vessel note outline
- Cardiac System Review Sheet

TEST ON FRIDAY

Heart Dissection

Today in class we:
Worked on sheep heart dissection: identification of external and internal structures, identify blood flow in through vessels and heart chambers.

Homework due Monday:
- heart rate, cardiac cycle and heart anatomy labs

Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Lab

DO NOW:
Define systole and diastole.
Describe or diagram the events of the cardiac cycle

Today in class we:
Reviewed homework
Worked on Cardiac Cycle, Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Labs

Homework:
Label the diagrams for the heart dissection on Thursday - this is your ticket into the dissection!

Something fun for those who check the blog

Check out this fun, and educational video clip:

Pinky and the Brain Present a Lesson on Brain Anatomy

Cardiac Cycles

Today in class we:
Discussed the electrical and mechanical conductions of the heart:
- Electrical impulses conducted through specialized tissues or nodes from SA node through the AV node, Bundle of His, Left and Right Bundle branches, Purkinje fibers
- Mechanical contraction of the heart, or cardiac cycle, is produced from alternating systole and diastole contractions of the atria and ventricles. This rhythms are influenced by electrical impulses and changes in chamber pressure.

Homework: due Tuesday
Cardiac Review questions handout

Cardiovascular System

Today in class we:
- Developed grade goals for 4th quarter
- Discussed the anatomy of the heart: right and left atria, right and left ventricles, aorta, vena cava, pulmonary trunk.

March 10-14

Brain Quest 3/14
Today in class we worked on a Brain Quest in the computer lab. The brain quest is your final assessment for the nervous system unit. It is due to me, typed, by Friday, March 28th. You may submit your work via email. See sidebar for copy of BrainQuest

Frontline: The Medicated Child 3/12:
Today in class we viewed the January 8, 2008 broadcast of Frontline's Medicated Child that investigates the diagnosis of bipolar disorder in children. Use the link to view the program online.

Sheep Brain Dissection 3/ 10:
- Reviewed tools and procedures for successful dissection
- Looked at external and internal structures of the cerebrum of a sheep's brain (see links for dissection powerpoint and note sheet)

Dr Sur. - Forensic Odontist

Today in class we had the honor of having Dr. Anthony Sur speak to the class about forensic dentistry.
For more information about forensics, see the following links:
- American Academy of Forensic Science
- Forensic Science

Nerve Synape

Today in class we:
- Reviewed the anatomy of a nerve synapse
- Discussed the action of neurotransmitters
- Presented on the effects of drugs on neurotransmitters

Homework:
- Brain anatomy prelab due Monday

Nervous System Quiz

Today in class we:
Took quiz on nervous system material
Watched Discovery Channel program: Biology of the Sexes: Different By Design

Nervous System - Impulse Conduction

Do Now:
Draw 3 boxes on a blank piece of paper. In one box draw a axon in resting potential, in the second box draw an axon that is depolarizing and in the third box draw a picture of an axon that is repolarizing.

Today in class we:
- Discussed how the action potential in one part of an axon is then conducted throughout the length of the axon
- Discussed features of the synapse and how impulses are transfered from one axon to another
- Discussed the role of neurotransmitters in nerve impulses

Activity:
- Students got into small groups. Each group got a general reading on neurotransmitters and how they are affected by drugs.
- Each group also received a reading for a specific drug.

- Due Tuesday:
Read and answer reading reflection questions on both the role of neurotransmitters and the affects of your specific drug on nervous system functions
Be prepared with your group to present on your specific drug

Nervous System - Action Potential

Do Now:
Draw a neuron. Include and label the following parts: dendrites, cell body, axon, schwann cells. Is your neuron unipolar, bipolar, or multipolar?

Today in class we:
- Discussed how action potentials are produced in a neuron
- Included discussion of resting potential, polarized state, depolarization, repolarization, refractory period
- Reviewed concepts with animation (see sidebar)

Nervous System

Today in class we:
Reviewed muscle system test
Began discussion of Nervous System: function, cell types, components of nervous system

Homework due Tuesday:
- Read Sections 9.1 and 9.2, complete the Check your Recalls at the end of each section

Muscle System Test

Today in class we tested on the muscle system

Wednesday: Come prepared to assemble your lab posters and prepare for presentations

Friday: Lab group presentations

Muscle Fatigue Lab and Muscle System Review

Today in class we:
- Finished all data collection for muscle fatigue labs
- Reviewed the muscle system for test on Monday
- See Online Resources for additional review materials
- See Assignments for assigned review sheet - due Monday
- Study session Monday at lunch in Rm 411


Next week:
Monday: Muscle System Test
Wednesday: Muscle Fatigue group presentations

Muscle Stimulus and Action

Do Now:
Define a muscle twitch
Differentiate between slow and fast muscle twitch

Today in class we:
Reviewed ideas of twitch, summation, recruitment, and sustained contraction
Discussed how muscles act in groups in terms of insertion and origin and prime mover, synergists, and antagonist muscles

Homework:
-Muscle System Review due Monday at exam time - come prepared for review session on Thursday by identifying areas that you want to review
-Be prepared on Thursday to finish your data collection in class
- Muscle Fatigue Lab due in full on Wednesday 2/13, presentations

Muscle Fatigue Lab

Do Now:
Describe the difference between isometric and isotonic muscle contractions.

Today in class we:
discussed muscular responses: threshold stimulus, and summation (see power point on side bar)
conducted muscle fatigue labs in partner groups

Muscle Fatigue Lab Set Up

Today in class we reviewed the requirements for the muscle fatigue lab, set up our labs, and conducted experiments on group members.

For Friday:
Be ready to conduct your experiments on classmates and collect data

Muscle Fatigue Lab Design Prep

Today in class we:
Discussed the difference between isometric and isotonic muscle contraction

Worked on lab design in the computer lab

Homework due Wednesday
Read 8.4 pg 177 - 180: Check Your Recall pg 180
Read 8.7 pg 182 -184: Check Your Recall pg 184

Bring all materials needed for set up of your experiment on Wednesday, be prepared to set up your experiment and do preliminary tests.

Muscle Fatigue Lab Design Intro

Today in class we:
- Brainstormed in our lab groups about the following questions: 1) What is muscle fatigue? 2) WHat do muscles require to contract? 3) What factors influence the rate of muscle fatigue? 4) How can we measure these factors?

- Introduced Muscle Fatigue Design Lab

Physiology of a Muscle Contraction

Today in class we:
Discussed the following topics of muscle contractions (see powerpoint link to download lecture)
- Role of acetylcholine and Ca+ in muscle contractions
- Methods of muscle cells in obtaining energy
- Oxygen debt and muscle fatigue
Performed muscle fatigue introduction lab
- graphed personal, partner, and class average data

Homework:
Study of muscles in space reading and review due Wednesday

Muscle Quiz 1

Today in class we:
- Reviewed anatomy of skeletal muscles and muscle fibers
- Reviewed the structure and function of neuromuscular junctions
- Took Muscle quiz 1

Homework:
Due Tuesday 1/22: Reading and Review: NASA Research on Muscle Wasting in Space

Contraction of Skeletal Muscle Tissue

Do Now:
Draw a bisected muscle segment and include the following components:
Endomysium, Perimysium, Epimysium, Fasicles, Fibers, Tendon, Bone

Today in class we:
- Discussed the anatomy of a muscle fiber
- Discussed the roles of myosin and actin in muscle contraction
- Discussed the connection between muscles and nerves
- Discussed the sliding filament model of muscle contraction

Homework:
Read pgs 172 - 175
Complete CYR exercises on bottom of pg 172 and top of 175

STUDY FOR QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY!

Intro to Muscluar System

Do Now:
Grade goal for quarter 3:
1. What grade do you want to accomplish for quarter 3
2. List 3 specific ways in which you can achieve this goal
3. List 3 specific ways in which Ms. V can help you achieve this goal
4. List 3 topics you definitely want to cover over second semester

Today in class we:
- Played introduction game
- Worked on grade goals
- Began discussion of muscular system

Homework due Monday, 1/14
Read Chpt 10: pg 169 - 172 and complete the check your recall on top of pg 172

Joints and Joint Movement

Today in class we:
Discussed the 3 classes of joints: Fibrous, Cartilaginous, and Synovial
Discussed the 6 types of Synovial joints
Discussed opposing motions of joints (ex. adduction and abduction, inversion and eversion)
Worked on finishing skeletal labs


Semester Review Now Posted on Links! Start your studying now!!!!!!!

Skeletal System Test II

Today in class we:

tested on the second half of the skeletal system
worked on skeletal system labs


Homework:
Start studying for the final - FINAL REVIEW NOW POSTED ON LINKS

Announcements:
- Tuesday, December 11th ALL SKELETAL SYSTEM LABS ARE DUE!!!!!!!
- Sunday, December 16th: The Anatomy Lab will be open from 1pm - 3pm for lab review before final exam
- Monday, December 17th: Anatomy Fall Semester Final

Bones of the Lower Arm, Wrist and Hand

Do Now:

1. The _________ of the humerus articulates with the _______ of the scapula.

2. The ulna is received by the ________ of the humerus when the arm is bent and the _________ when the arm is straight.

3. The three parts of the sternum from superior to inferior are ____________, __________, and __________

4. The radius rotates around the __________ of the humerus and the ulna rotates around the _________ of the humerus.

Today in class we discussed
Structures and functions of the Radius: head, radial tuberosity,and styloid process
Structures and functions of the Ulna: trochlear notch, coronoid process, olecranon process, styoid process
Structures and functions of the Wrist and Hand: Carpals, Metacarpals, Phalanges

Worked on skeletal system lab

Homework:
Do any prelab work on skeletal labs at home and be prepared to look at the bones and quiz in class

Bones of the Thoracic Cage, Pectoral Girdle, and Upper Arm

Today in class we:
Handed back and reviewed skeletal test I
Discussed the bones and features of the thoracic cage: ribs (true, false, floating) and sternum (manubrium, body, xiphoid process)
The pectoral girdle: clavicles and scapulae (spine, acromion process, coracoid process, and glenoid cavity)
The humerus: head, later and medial epicondyles, trochlea, capitulum, coranoid fossa, olecranon fossa

Worked on labs and lab quizzes

Homework:
Typed test corrections due on Wednesday

Skeletal System I Test

Today in class we:
Took test on first section of skeletal system: Cranium, Face, Vertebral Column
Continued Lab on skeletal system

Bones of the Vertebral Column

Do Now:
Match the following features with their associated bone.
1. Mandibular condyle
2. Foramen magnum
3. Upper Alveoli
4. Sagittal suture
5. Coronoid process
6. Lambdoidal suture
7. Temporal process
8. Nasal septum
9. Mandibular fossae
10. Palatine process
11. Occipital condyles
12. External Auditory Meatus

Today in class we:
Discussed the features and structures of the vertebral column
Worked on skeletal system labs

Homework:
Review of skeletal system I material - hand in completed review questions on Monday
EC- Crossword puzzle
Skeletal System Test I on Monday

EXCELLENT SKELETAL SYSTEM TUTORIALS

BONES OF THE BODY

Bones of the Face

Do Now: Name the four major bones of the cranium, their sutures, the bones they articulate with and include the anatomical direction

Today in class we discussed the major bones of the face, their features and their functions. Included in this discussion was the Maxillae, Zygomatic bone, Nasal bones, Lacrimal bones, Vomer bone, and the Mandible.

Worked on skeletal labs - you should have quizzed out of the first lab today, if not you are behind and need to get going.

Bones of the Cranium

Today in class we:
Discussed the bones that make up the cranium, their features and functions.
Began rotations on the skeletal system labs


Homework:
Work on labeling the diagrams of your lab and prepare to quiz out of your lab section on Tuesday

Introduction of Skeletal System

Today in class we:
Began discussion of the skeletal system, including:
Functions of the skeletal system
Anatomy of compact bone
Anatomy of a long bone
Classification of skeletal system: axial and appendicular skeleton

Homework:
Complete the skeletal system diagram worksheet

Cell Unit Review

Today in class we prepared for the unit test with a review game

On Wednesday:
- Before school review session - 7:15- 7:40
- Turn in Chapter 3 review sheet
- Test on Chapter 3 material

Issues in Cell Biology - Cancer

DO Now:
List two events in each of the six stages of the cell cycle

Today in class we:
- Heard presentation on cancer
- Watched segments of Cancer Warrior video
- Played cancer review game

Homework:
1. Chapter 3 Review due
2. Come with 6 questions on the topic you taught (2-easy, 2-medium, 2- challenging)
NOTE: Questions should be in simple not complex form, no multiple choice or fill in the blank style questions.

The Cell Cycle

Do Now:
List 2 differences between active and passive transport
List and describe 3 types of active transport

Today in class we:
- Heard presentation on cell cycle
- Worked on cell cycle activity

Homework:
Chapter 3 review due Monday at review session
Next week Wednesday- Test

Active Transport

Do Now:
Define, diagram and label the following concepts: hypotonic, hypertonic, and isotonic
Describe the difference between diffusion and osmosis.
What is meant by a concentration gradient, and how do molecules of diffusion move in respect to this gradient?

Today in class we:
Heard presentation on active transport
Colored active transport worksheet
Played quiz bowl game regarding active transport

Homework: due Monday, 10/29
- Chapter 3 Review worksheets

Cell Nucleus and Cytoplasm

Do Now:
Draw a cell from memory, include all organelles, label, and list the structure and function of each

Today in class we:
Discussed the cell nucleus: nuclear envelope, chromosomes, nucleolus
Discussed cytoplasm: microfilaments, actin, microtubules, tubulin, centrosomes, centrioles, cilia, flagella

Took quiz on cell membrane, and organelles and structures of the cell

Organelles of the Cell Presentation

Today in class we heard from Eric and Lynsey on the organelles of the cell and played a quiz bowl review game.

Homework Due Wednesday
Check Your Recall Questions:
pg 52: 1-4
pg 54: 1-5
pg 57: 1-4

Upcoming:
Wednesday: Nucleus and Cytoskeleton
Quiz on plasma membrane and organelles of the cell

Thursday: Passive Transport

October 19th: Active Transport

October 23rd: Mitosis

October 25th: Issues in Cell Biology

October 29t: Review

October 31st: Test on Cell Chapter

The Dynamic Life of the Cell

Today in class we:
Worked in designated groups on Cell Project

Reminder: Your lesson work must be turned in by the end of the class before you are scheduled to present. Failure to do so will result in loss of presentation opportunity and points

Homework:
Read Chpt 3: section 1 on the Plasma membrane

UPCOMING: As of October 8th, the schedule for A days will run 1,2,4,3. Be prepared for that change next Monday.

September 20th

Test Review Material, Tutorials, Cell Project Assignment contained in links on this post

Do Now:
Diagram the process by which the cell turns glucose into energy.
Explain how ATP functions as a energy molecule for the cell.

Today in class we:
Discussed protein synthesis (Click this link for an excellent tutorial)
Practiced with concepts of transcription and translation

Introduced Cell Project and signed up for topics

Reminder of topics:
1. Charnelle and Keiko
2. Eric and Lynsey
3. Christen and Keshia
4. Alyana and Kalysa
5. Bryant and Lo
6. Jesse and Nora
7. Zach and Paul

Homework:
Study for Tuesday's Test
Additional Review Material
Tuesday morning review session 7:15- 7:45

September 18th

Today in class we:
Reviewed enzyme activity (Check out this enzyme link for an animated tutorial)
Discussed ATP as an energy molecule and its role in enzyme activity
Discussed Cellular respiration as a means for the cell to extract ATP for cellular metabolism
Performed Lactase Enzyme Lab

Homework:
Chapter 4 Review - due Next Tuesday

September 10th

Do Now:
What is homeostasis? Why is homeostasis an important component for maintaining life. How does homeostasis work; give an example.

Today in class we:
- Reviewed organic molecule quiz
- Discussed homeostatic mechanisms: receptor, set point, effector, negative feedback, positive feedback.
- Began small group project "The Chemistry of Cooley's Anemia"
1. Read the case study with your group
2. As a group discuss the questions at the end of the reading (each person should turn in their answers).
3. Each group should be prepared to share their answers with the class on Friday along with their decided action plan (#10). Group 1: 1-3, Group 2: 4-6, Group 3: 7-9

Extra Credit Opportunity: due Tuesday, September 18th (15pts possible)
1. Research and write a 2- page paper on anabolic steroids.
2. In your paper, address the following questions:
a. What are anabolic steroids and what are they used for?
b. What are the physiological mechanisms behind how anabolic steroids work?
c. What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of sustained steroid use?
d. What do you think.
3. Include in your paper 3- sources for your research
a. Sources must be appropriately cited within the body of your paper.
b. Work cited page should be included with your paper.
c. See links for writing resources.

September 6th

Today in class we:
- Took organic molecules quiz
- Finished organic molecules lab

* NO HOMEWORK, HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!

Tuesday, September 4th

Today in class we:
- Reviewed organic molecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
- Worked on Identifying Organic Molecules lab
- Turned in Most Wanted Molecules Poster

Upcoming:
- Thursday: Quiz on Chapter 2: Biochemistry
* Chapter 2 Review is due before quiz
* Finish organic molecules lab

For additional work on organic molecules, visit the Biology Animations website

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

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS

Welcome students to the 2007-08 school year.
The text we will be using this year is :
Holes Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies; 9th edition (March 2005)

It is important for students to get the right edition of this text as it is significantly different from previous versions.

Students must order text books on their own and have them ready for the first day of class. The best prices I have found are on Amazon or Half.com

Keep posted for more Anatomy and Physiology News as the year begins

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Wednesday, May 17th

Today in class:
Collect all pig dissection labs
All lab material set up for examination and review, students moved through the lab set ups including diagrams and models, tissue slides, bones, pig dissection

Monday, May 15th

Today in class we:
- Examined the cardiovascular system in the fetal pigs
- Discussed blood flow in the body from deoxygenated to oxygenated blood

Homework:
All labwork from fetal pig assignment due Wednesday
Permission slips due for field trip
Review for semester final packet due at the final exam
FRIDAY, MAY 19TH LAST DAY TO TURN IN ANY AND ALL LATE OR MISSING ASSIGNMENTS FOR CREDIT

Tuesday, May 9th

Today in class we:
Handed out permission forms for final exam field trip
Handed out semester exam review sheets
Discussed and explored digestive system of the fetal pig


Homework
Finish review for digestive system in lab handout
Read lab for Respiratory system

Friday, May 5th

Today in class today we:
- Explored the structures of the oral cavity
- Opened the abdominal and thoracic cavities and began to explore the alimentary canal (digestive system)

Homework:
Work on review for digestive system

Friday, April 28th

Today in class we
- Continued work on fetal pig dissection
- All students should have seen muscle dissection demonstration and begun work on superficial muscles.
- Muscle vocabulary

Homework due Tuesday:
Dissection Review 1 and 2 with sketches due

Wednesday, April 26th

Today in class we:
Finish skinning pig
Finish sketches of external anatomy, and planes of direction
View Muscle demonstration
Refer to muscle vocabulary
Start teasing out superficial muscles
Muscle review sheet

Homework:
Day 1 and 2 Review sheets from fetal pig dissection

Monday, April 24th

Today in class we:
Began fetal pig dissection:
Identified external structures of the pig
Determined sex of the pig
Began removing skin from the pig

Homework for Wednesday:
Complete the review for day 1 included in lab packet
Complete sketch of pig profile- see directions under External Anatomy, Day 1 in dissection lab packet. External structures as well as anatomical planes and directions should be included.

Pictures From Taste And Smell Lab

Physiology students worked in groups going to different lab stations studying the structure and function of our sense of taste and smell.
Labs included taste sensory sensitivity, olfactory fatique, taste/smell connection.

Tuesday, April 4th

Today in class we:
Reviewed smell and taste lab
Jigsaw on anatomy and physiology of the eye
Visual tests and demonstrations lab

Vocabulary of The Eye You Must Know
Anatomy of the Eye
Lacriminal Gland
Lateral, Superior, Inferior Rectus Muscles
Inferior Oblique
Cornea
Sclera
Optic Nerve
Retina
Cilliary Body
Lens
Pupil
Iris
Aqueous Humor
Fovea Capitus
Optic disc
Cones
Rods
Physiology of the Eye
Accomodation
Astigmatism
Blind spot
Color vision
Color blindness
Dilation
Reflex
Retraction

Friday, March 31st

Today in class we:
Began jigsaw reading on the structure of the eye and sense of sight.
Lab on sense of taste and smell.

Homework due Tuesday
Read sections 10.9 from pgs 267 to 273
In partners divide the Check Your Recalls on pages 269,271, 272, and 273 and be prepared to teach your partner on Tuesday

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Wedneday, March 29th

Today in class we:
Handed back notebooks
Handed back skeleton quest 3
Discussed the somatic sense of taste
Worked on skeletal maps - last day of class time for maps DUE APRIL 6th WITH STUDY GUIDE

Homework
Read sections 10.5 and 10.6 in textbook and complete the Check Your Recalls on pages 258 and 260

Thursday, March 23rd

Today in class we
Reviewed joints and joint movement
Took final quest on skeletal system

Tuesday, March 21st

Today in class we:
Discussed the types of joints: Fibrous, Cartilgenous, Synovial
Discussed the types of Synovial joints: Ball and Socket, Condyloid, Gliding, Hinge, Pivot,Saddle
Discussed the movements made by joints: Extension, Flexion, Dorsiflexion, Plantar flexion, Abduction, Adduction, Pronation, Supination, Retraction, Elevation, Depression

HOmework:
Mini quest on joints and joint movement on Thursday
Notebook to be turned in Thursday

Wednesday, March 15th

Today in class we:
Handed back and corrected skeletal quest 2
Discussed types of joints
Worked on skeletal maps

Homework:Check Your Recall pg 161

Monday, March 13th

Today in class we:
Reviewed bones of the Pectoral girdle, upper appendages, pelvic girdle, and lower appendages
Took quest (quiz test) on skeletal system mentioned above

Thursday, March 9th

Today in class we:
Reviewed the bones of the arm and pelvic girdle
Discussed bones of the leg, ankle and foot
Worked on skeletal map

Homework
Study for mini-test on Monday

Tuesday, March 7th

Today in class we:
Discussed the bones: Humerus, Radius, Ulna, Carpals, Metacarpals, Phalanges, Pelvic Girdle

Homework
Check your recall on pages 151 and 153

Friday, March 3rd

Today in class we:
Took pop quiz on vetebral column, and thoracic cage
Discussed the Upper Limb
Worked on Skeleton Map

Thursday, February 23rd

Today in class we:
- Handed back and corrected quizzes
- Patti Taira-Toukkkue from Lehua Physical Theraphy presentation on profession

Homework:
- Reflection from presentation
- Turn in notebook on Monday

Tuesday, February 21st

Today in class we
Reviewed for quiz
Took Chapter 7 quiz 1
Worked on skeleton map

Homework
Read Section 7.3
Check your recall on pg 145

Thursday, February 16th

Today in class we:
- Checked skeleton drawings of skull and facial bones.
- Discussed bones of the skull and face
- Worked on drawings of facial bones

Homework:
Study for quiz on sections 7.2-7.6 (except 7.3)
Extra credit possibility for Check Your Recall on pgs 136 and 142
Finish cranium and facial skeleton drawings

Tuesday, February 14th

Today in class we
Discussed the function of the skeletal system
Distinguished between axial and appendiclar skeleton
Began discussion of bones in the cranium

Homework
Have anterior and posterior drawings of the skull completed with the bones of the skull by Thursday.

Friday, February 10th

Today in class we:
Took pop quiz on material covered in chapter 7
Reviewed and corrected quiz
Guest speaker Dr. Dee Ann Carpenter speaking on how get into the medical profession and medical school

Homework:
In your notebooks please answer the following questions
1. Describe the functions of bones in the body
2. Explain the difference between the axial and appendicular skeleton

On the study guide
Label and describe the bones that compose the cranium

Notes and reflection from guest speaker

Wednesday , February 8th

Today in class we
Worked on skeleton outlines
Discussed anatomy of long bone and microscopic anatomy of bone tissue
Heard Physiology in the News presentation

Monday, February 6th

Today in class we:
Went over some known bones in the body
Discussed vocabulary: palpate, articulate
Took notes on anatomy of long bone
Began chapter project: Mapping the skeletal system

Homework: Check your Recall pg 130

Tuesday, January 24th

Today in class we:
-quizzed our histology knowledge
- Reviewed for Thursday's test

Due Thursday:
Notebooks
Chapter review
Tissue worksheet

Tuesday:
Histology lab test
* you can bring one side of one sheet of paper with sketches and descriptions of the tissues, it will be turned in with the test

Friday, January 20th

Today in class we:
- Spent time looking at histology slides in microscope
- Discussed Blood, Muscle Tissue
- Heard PHysiology in the News

Homework: due Tuesday
- Reflection on physiology in the news
- Chapter Review questions 1-23, critical thinking 2-4

Tuesday, January 17th

Today in class we:
- Discussed connective tissue, dense, cartilage, and bone
- Looked at tissue slides

Wednesday, January 11th

Today in class we:
- Passed out tissue worksheets
- Reviewed Epithelial Tissue
- Discussed Transitional and Glandular Epithelial Tissue as well as Connective Tissue

Homework:
Check YOur Recall on pgs 102 and 103 due Friday

Monday, January 9th

Today in class we:
- Discussed Learning Memory and the Brain
- Took notes on Epithelial Tissue

Thurday, January 5th, 2006

Today in class we:
SIgned up for physiology in the news dates
Reviewed Final Exams
Listened to "Learning Memory and the Brain" program from NPR

Homework due Monday:
Learning Memory. . . worksheet completed and ready to be discussedRead Chapter 5.1 and 5.2 and complete Check Your Recall on pgs 92 and 98

Monday, November 27th

Today in class we:
Notes on active transport
Finish Diffusion/Osmosis Lab

Homework:
Chapter Review due Friday
Finished Lab due Wednesday

Tuesday, November 22nd

Today in class we:
- Listened to and reflected on two physiology in the news reports
- Worked on Diffusion and Osmosis Lab

Homework:
- Work on Chapter 3 Review due Wednesday November 30th

Friday, November 18th

Today in class we:
- Decided on take home test for weekend of December 2-4
- Heard physiology in the news report
- Reviewed and discussed passive transport mechanisms

Wednesday, November 16th

Today in class we:
- Took quiz on chapter 3 material

Monday, November 14

Today in class we:
- Handed back notebooks
- Discussed passive transport mechanisms
- Organelle Memory

Upcoming
Quiz on material covered in chapter 2 plus microscope lab on Wednesday.

Wednesday, November 9th

Today in class we:
- Discussed processes of passive transport in cells
- Listened to news about polio in Indonesia
- Finished Microscope Lab
- Turned in Notebooks

Upcoming:
- Quiz next Wednesday, November 16th

Monday, November 7th

Today in class we:
Worked on microscope lab
Will finish lab on Wednesday for first part of class.

Homework:
pg 58, and 61 Check your Recall

Thursday, November 3rd

Today in class we:
- Played Organelle memory
- Started microscope lab

Homework:
Please review lab work including microscope parts and procedure
Please restaple the lab pages into a coherent assemblage (sorry about my copier faux pas)

Extra Credit Opportunity

What: Reef Watchers
Come learn and practice how to identify fish, limu, corals and other sea creatures. You will also learn how to count species and keep data. Bring swimsuit, towel, snorkel, mask, waterbottle, lunch for a day of sun, water, and underwater exploration.
When: Saturday, November 12th 9am-2pm
Where: Richardson Beach

What you need to do:
1. Call Jan or Sarah Moon at 935-3475 to register, its free, but they need an idea of who is coming.
2. Go and participate Saturday November 12
3. Write a short paper answer these questions:
- Who were the instructors?
- What did you learn?
- What were 10 different species that you saw during your expedition, and give me a brief description of at least 5?
- Personal statement

Turn it in before Thanksgiving break for a possible 20 extra credit points

Tuesday, November 1st

Today in class we:
- Listened to physiology in the news presentation
- Finished discussion on organelles
- Made and played organelle memory game