Vaughn Next Century Learning Center

13330 Vaughn St. San Fernando, CA 91340

818-896-7461
Mrs. May P. Penarroyo
Room 231
mpenarroyo@myvaughncharter.com

HumanAnatomyandPhysiology
CourseDescription:
Thiscourseisdesignedtobeanintroductiontostructureandfunctionofthehumanbodyfrom
thecellularleveltothehomeostaticbalanceoftheentireorganism.Itisalsointendedtobea
preparatorycourseforthoseinterestedinthemedicalprofessions.Studentswilltakefull
advantageoftheProjectBasedLearningtogainanindepthfunctioningknowledgeofthe
humanbody.

CourseMethods:
InthiscoursewewilltakeaVERYstudentcenteredapproach.Thecoursewillbedrivenby
studentinitiativeandtheNGSS.Theexpectationsforstudentachievement,independenceand
integritywillbeveryhigh.
Eachsemesterwillbedevotedto56units.Eachunitwillhaveitsownactivities,discussions,
testandexpertgrouppresentation.Eachunitwillbegivenampletimeforanindepthgroup
examination.
Inallfacetsofthecoursewewillbeworkingtodevelopthefollowing21stcenturyskills:
Professionalism:Studentswilldisplayahighdegreeofhonorandintegrity,citizenshipand
responsibility.Thesequalitiesmaybeevidencedbyproperdress,workethic,promptness,
attendance,respectandleadership.

TechnologyLiteracy:Studentswillbeabletousedigitaltechnology,communicationtools,
and/ornetworksappropriatelytosolveinformationproblemsinordertofunctioninan
informationsociety.

CollaborativeSkills:Studentswillbeabletoworkwithstaff,faculty,communitymembers,
andpeers.Teammembersshoulddiscussandworktowardwhattheyhopetoaccomplishtomeet
individualandgroupgoals.

CriticalandInventiveThinking:Studentswilldisplayflexible,creative,andcriticalthinking
inordertoproduceinnovativeworks.Thinkingmustdemonstrateresourcefulness,persistence,
curiosity,andrisktaking.

ContentKnowledgeandApplication:Studentswillbeabletodemonstrateproperuseofthe
contentasdirectedbyNextGenerationScienceStandards(NGSS)toapplytheknowledge
gainedfromtheclassandtheprojectsassigned.

Communication:Studentswillbeabletospeakandwritewithanawarenessofaudienceand
purpose.

GradingandEvaluationMethods:
Eachgradingperiodwillcarrythesametypesofgrades:

Classwork/Homework20%
Tests(quiz,unittest,finalexam)20%
Projects/Laboratoryactivities&Labreport60%

GradeScale

A+=97.50100.00
A=92.5097.49
A=89.5091.49
B+=87.5089.49
B=82.5086.49

B=79.5081.49
C+=77.5079.49
C=72.5076.49
C=69.5071.49
D+=67.5069.49

D=61.5067.49
D=59.5061.49
F=0.0059.49

Attendance/LateWork:
Thematerialsforthiscoursewillbeavailableonline.Onlyexcusedabsenceswillbeaccepted
asreasonformissingadeadline.Adoctorsnoteisneeded.
Anyassignmentthatisnotturnedinbyitsdeadlinewillbegetazerocredit.
Cheating:
Givingorreceivinganswersandcopying(fromastudent,internetsource,ortext)areconsidered
cheating.Cheatingresultsinanautomatic0ontheassignment.Inaddition,theparent/guardian
willbenotifiedandthestudent(s)willreceiveadetention.

CourseCalendar:
Date

Activity

IntroductiontoMedicalTerminology
0307Aug.

1014Aug.
1721Aug.
2428Aug

Usinganatomicallanguage
Usinganatomicalregionsactivity
BodySystemPoster
Surgery&Suturing
Pathology&Autopsy
Mr.PotatoHeadActivity
PickleLab

Cells
31Aug04Sep

Homeostasis

07Sep

LaborDay

0811Sep04

Cytotoxicity

Tissues
1425Sep

HistologyWebquest

IntegumentarySystem
28Sep02Oct
0509Oct

WithinMySkinPBL
FALLBREAK

SkeletalSystem
1216Oct

SkeletalSystemActivities

2630Oct

OsteoporosisCaseStudy

MuscularSystem
0206Nov
11Nov
0913Nov

MuscularSystemActivities
VeteransDay
ChickenWingdissection

NervousSystem&Senses
1620Nov

NervoussystemActivities

2527Nov

ThanksgivingBreak

2327Nov

CranialNervesActivities

30Nov4Dec
0711Dec

Dec.17

TinglingCaseStudy
Videos:
LorenzosOil
FinalExam

Course Procedures:
Labs: We will do labs as much as possible. Students must pass the lab safety test and return their safety
contract signed by a parent or guardian to be able to participate in lab activities. Failure to follow safety
procedures (i.e. wearing safety goggles at all times) will result in a student losing their lab privileges.

Notebook and Binder: All notes (in Cornell format) will be written and kept in a notebook. All other
handouts, homework, and class work can be hole-punched and organized neatly with dividers in a 3 ring
binder.
Chapter/Unit Tests: Most Units will take place over the course of 4 weeks (give or take 1 week). Unit
Tests will be given at the end of a unit.
Homework: Students should expect to have homework most nights. Homework is the time for practice.
Therefore, THERE IS NO REASON TO COPY. COPIED WORK will be given a grade of 0.

OfficeHoursPolicy:
Incollege,yourprofessorswilltypicallyholdlimiteddropinofficehoursanditwillbeupto
youtoarrangetimetomeet.Therefore,in12thgradePhysiologyitisyourresponsibilitytoemail
yourinstructorstosetupanappointment.Noshowstoanappointmentyouscheduledwillresult
in2demerits.
I expect you to behave as young adults and professional scientists.
The consequences above result from your CHOICE not to follow the
rules. You are in control of your behavior & education.
Additional Information:
May P. Penarroyo mpenarroyo@myvaughncharter.com
Tel. # 818-896-7461 loc 7923

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