Course Syllabus

a-g Anatomy & Physiology,

Section #6017

Location Online 

a-g Anatomy & Physiology Lab

Section #6016

Location Modesto

Section #6015

Location Waterford



Please review the CWCS Master Class Syllabus that will be used in the Parent/Student Orientation course. 

Instructor: Lanette Lanchester

Email: llanchester@cwcharter.org

Phone: (903)747-2597

Office Hours: Monday 1-2PM

 

Class Information:

#6017 Online Class Time:

  • Semester 1 - First Class Online Meeting Wednesday Aug 18, 20211:00 -2:00 PM

Last Day to Add or Drop is 9/3/21 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.)

  • Semester 2 - First Class Meeting  Wednesday January 5, 2022 1:00-2:00 PM

Last Day to Add or Drop is 1/14/22 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.)

 

#6016 (Modesto) Lab Time:

  • Semester 1 - First Class Meeting Thursday Sep 2, 20218:30-11:30 AM

Last Day to Add or Drop is 9/3/21 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.)

  • Semester 2 - First Class Meeting  Thursday January 21, 2022 8:30-11:30 AM     

Last Day to Add or Drop is 1/14/22 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.)

#6015 (Waterford) Lab Time:

  • Semester 1 - First Class Meeting Thursday September 9,, 2021 11:00-2:00 PM

Last Day to Add or Drop is 9/3/21 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.)

  • Semester 2 - First Class Meeting  Thursday January 26, 2022 11:00-2:00 PM      

Last Day to Add or Drop is 1/14/22 (Students will be charged the full price of the course if dropping the class after this deadline.)

 

CWCS’s a-g Anatomy & Physiology  online course offers students the opportunity to study at home while employing technology as a learning tool, meeting with other students in a virtual classroom, and receiving live instruction from a teacher. Additionally, students will sign up for a face to face lab that will meet once per month. 

 

Course Overview: a-g Anatomy & Physiology is a two semester course. 

  • Semester 1
      • Levels of Organization 
        • Cells
        • Tissues
        • Organs
        • Systems
      • Support & Movement
        • Integumentary System
        • Skeletal System
        • Muscular System
      • Integration and Coordination
        • Nervous System
        • The Senses
        • Endocrine System
  • Semester 2
    • Transport
      • Blood
      • Cardiovascular System
      • Lymphatic System & Immunity
    • Absorption and Excretion
      • Digestion & Nutrition
      • Respiratory System
      • Urinary System
      • Water, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance
    • The Human Life Cycle
      • Reproductive Systems
      • Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics

All tests and assignments will be posted in the course calendar in Canvas.  This is an advanced course and requires that students study every day.

Please note that this class requires a lab.  Please have your ES sign you up for a lab in SIS

 

Please note: The pacing guide is subject to change.  Any change will be posted in the Canvas calendar.  Students enrolled in the course should be checking the Canvas homepage for up-to-date and detailed assignments.

 

Curriculum:  Required curriculum may be available at the Learning Center on a first come basis.  If needed, ESs can order curriculum using the OPS catalog which will have the most up-to-date pricing. Students will need:

 

Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology 978-0-02-137498-4

Laboratory Manual for Human Anatomy & Physiology 978-0-02-140736-1



Materials: 

  • Working external headset with mic (computer speakers do not work successfully with the Canvas setup). Plug-in headsets (rather than Bluetooth) work best with Jigsaw. After the third week of class and no headset, students may begin to lose participation points for the class. Class is much more engaging if all students can talk in class using their mic. Suggested:  Office Depot Logitech Clear-Chat 
  • Binder Paper
  • 1" Binder
  • Pencils & Erasers
  • Colored pencils
  • Composition Notebook

 

Requirements: 



Grading:  Students will be graded on attendance, daily homework assignments, module assessments, and labs.

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Overall course grade:

20% Attendance/Participation

20% Daily Homework 

20% Tests & Quizzes

20% Labs

20% Final Exam

 

Grading Scale:  :

90% and above A

80%-89% B

70%-79% C

60%-69% D

below 60% F

Attendance: Attendance is required.  The Truancy Policy applies to Canvas courses. An unexcused absence may be counted as a truancy.

  • Excused Absence is defined as:
    The parent shall notify the teacher by phone of the absence at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.
  • Unexcused Absence is defined as:
    An absence that does not accompany a parent phone call to the instructor at least 24 hours* prior to the time the class meets.

*If there are extenuating circumstances that do not allow for at least 24 hours, then the teacher must still be notified prior to the start of class; allowances may be made depending on the circumstances. Examples of extenuating circumstances: car accident, sudden illness, etc. Students should arrange a "back up plan" in case of unexpected computer problems the day of the class (i.e. make pre-arrangements to go to a neighbor, friend, relative, library, etc.)  


When students are absent, they must contact the instructor via email or contact another classmate to obtain the homework assignment.

Absent/Late Work: Late work will not be accepted after the assignment due date, unless I am notified of a special circumstance.

Weekly assignments will include:

  • Weekly Reading & Notes
  • Class attendance & participation
  • Weekly Assignment * Please see the instructions below for Parent Educator Instructions & Grading
  • Weekly Progress Quiz
  • Weekly learning Journal Submission

All homework will be submitted through Canvas. You can submit a Word document, PDF or Google Doc (download as a PDF and upload to Canvas).  Emailed assignments will not be accepted.  All communication will be made through Canvas’ email feature.



Attendance & Participation

You are expected to attend class and participate in group discussions and activities weekly.  This will be 10% of your final grade. The other 10% of your participation grade will be based on your weekly Learning Journal.  Every week you will submit a journal entry about something you learned, found interesting, surprised you, enjoyed, disliked.  Then you will comment on at least one other classmate’s journal entry.  

Homework overseen by the Parent Educator 

The weekly reading and weekly assignments will be overseen and graded by the parent educator. This will make up 20% of the student’s course grade.  Students will complete their assignments right in their Science notebook and complete weekly comprehension and vocabulary assignments. The Parent Educator will grade these assignments and will submit these assignments through your ES twice each semester.  However, it is the Parent Educator’s job to make sure your student does not fall behind on his/her reading and assignments.  The results will show up in weekly quizzes and tests. 

Weekly Progress Quizzes

Did you know that it has been scientifically proven that we learn more from our wrong answers than our correct answers?  With this in mind, the weekly progress quizzes are a tool to help you test your understanding, and help you get an easy 100.  You may take weekly quizzes as many times as you need until you get a 100!  Quizzes will be open for 1 week.  Wrong answers will give you feedback and extra videos or articles to help deepen your understanding.  When the assignments closes, I will post your last grade. 

Summative Tests - open notes

Tests must be completed within a 48 hour time frame.  This is NOT a group project. Summative tests are testing your own learning development.  You may not work with anyone else.  You may not use the internet.  BUT a good scientist keeps a good, organized notebook.  So you may use your notes.  Be sure to take excellent notes with a few examples.  As you take your progress quizzes and find areas that you need to deepen your learning, use your notebook.  Organize your notes according to topic.  Be sure to include all vocabulary. 

Labs

Your lab grade will make up 20% of your overall grade.  It is essential that you come to class prepared or you will not be able to participate.  Labs require closed toed shoes, long pants, no loose clothing or dangling jewelry, and long hair restrained.  These are long labs (3 hours) so eat before you come to class.  Food and drink is NOT allowed in the science lab.  Usually there will also be a pre lab that will be required to be completed before you come to class.  This ensures safety of you and your classmates as well as a productive exciting learning experience. 

Final Exam (& Project?)

The final exam is a proctored exam held on campus.  I have the ability to add a project to the syllabus as part of this 20% as well.  I have not decided on what this should be, but projects are my favorite way of demonstrating learning.  I will involve the students in this decision making process as well as watch what opportunities are available both for the winter and spring semesters. 

  • a-g Finals are scheduled at proctored test sites                                                               Dec.  7 & 9: Fall Semester a-g Finals                                                                 May 10 & 12: Spring Semester a-g Finals



Additional Resources: 

Important Dates 2021 - 2022: 

Aug. 11: First day of school for fall semester (Wed.)

Sept. 6: NO CLASS: Labor Day (Mon.)

Nov. 11: NO CLASS: Veteran’s Day (Thurs.)

Nov. 19 - 26: NO CLASS: Thanksgiving Break 

Dec.  7 & 9: a-g Finals

Nov 29 - Dec 3: Last Class session this week

Jan. 3: First day of school for spring semester (Mon.) - Classes start

Jan. 17: NO CLASS: MLK Holiday

Feb. 18 - 21: NO CLASS: President’s Day Observance

March 18-25: NO CLASSES THIS WEEK: SPRING BREAK

May 2 - 6: Last class session this week

May 10 & 12: a-g Finals

May 20: Last day of school

 

Pacing Guide




Week

Section

Attendance Participation

20%

Homework


20%

Quizzes & 

Tests

20%

Labs


20%

Final Exam & Project

20 %

Week 1

Aug 11-13

3 days
  • Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Lab Safety

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion
  • Read Pg 10-27
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Week 2

August 16-20

5 days
  • Chemical Basis of Life

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion 
  • Read 40-56
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Week 3

August 23-27

5 days
  • Cells

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion
  • Read 61-81
  • Assignment

Summative Test

Week 4

August 30-Sept 3

5 days
  • Cellular Metabolism

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion 
  • Read 86-100
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Lab Section #6016

Modesto

8:30-11:30

9.2.2021

Week 5

Sept 7-10

4 days
  • Tissues

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion
  • Read 104-123
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Lab Section #6015

Waterford

11:00-2:00

9.9.2021

Week 6

Sep 13-17

5 days
  • Unit 1 Review

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion 
  • Review Notes 
  • Review Assignment

Summative Test

Week 7

Sep 20-24

5 days
  • Integumentary System

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion
  • Read 127-134
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Week 8

Sep 27-Oct 1

5 days
  • Integumentary System 

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion 
  • Read 135-140
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Lab Section #6016

Modesto

8:30-11:30

9.30.2021

Week 9

Oct 4-8

5 days
  • Skeletal System

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion
  • Read 144-154
  • Assignment

SummativeTest

Lab Section #6015

Waterford

11:00-2:00

10.7.2021

Week 10

Oct 11-15

5 days
  • Skeletal System

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion 
  • Read 155-180
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Week 11

Oct 18-22

5 days
  • Muscular System

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion
  • Read 189-200
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Week 12

Oct 25-29

5 days
  • Muscular System
  • Unit 2 Review

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion 
  • Read 201-218
  • Assignment

Summative Test

Lab Section #6016

Modesto

8:30-11:30

10.28.2021

Week 13

Nov 1-5

5 days
  • Nervous System

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion
  • Read 224-231
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Lab Section #6015

Waterford

11:00-2:00

11.4.2021

Week 14

Nov 8-12 (Veterans’ Day)

4 days
  • Nervous System

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion 
  • Read 232-266
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Week 15

Nov15-18

4 days
  • The senses

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion
  • Read 274-297
  • Assignment

Summative Test

Week 16

Nov 29-Dec 3

5 days
  • Endocrine System

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion 
  • Read 302-322
  • Assignment

Semester Review Quiz

FRIDAY

Lab Section #6016

Modesto

8:30-11:30

12.3.2021

Week 17

Dec 6-10

5 days

a-g finals 7th & 9th 
  • Semester Review

*Meeting Attendance

*Semester Evaluation 
  • Review Notes
  • Assignment

Semester 1 Final Exam

Week 18

Dec 13-17

5 days

Lab Section #6015

Waterford

11:00-2:00

12.16.2021

Week 19

Jan 3-7

5 days
  • Blood

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion
  • Read 328-338
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Week 20

Jan 10-14

5 days
  • Blood

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion 
  • Read 329-345
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Week 21

Jan 18-21

4 days
  • Cardiovascular System

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion
  • Read 350-368
  • Assignment

Summative Test

Week 22

Jan 24-28

5 days
  • Cardiovascular System

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion 
  • Read 369-82
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Week 23

Jan 31-Feb 4

5 days
  • Lymphatic System

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion
  • Read 387-390
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Week 24

Feb 7-11

5 days
  • Lymphatic System

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion 
  • Read 391-404
  • Assignment

Summative Test

Week 25

Feb 14-17

4 days
  • Digestion & Nutrition

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion
  • Read 411-419
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Week 26

Feb 22-25

4 days
  • Digestion & Nutrition

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion 
  • Read 420-450
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Week 27

Feb 28-Mar 4

5 days
  • Respiratory System

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion
  • Read 454-467
  • Assignment

Summative Test

Week 28

Mar 7 - 11

5 days
  • Respiratory System

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion 
  • Read 468-478
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Week 29

Mar 14-17 

4 days
  • Urinary System

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion
  • Read 480-495
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Week 30

Mar 28-Apr 1

5 days
  • Urinary System

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion 
  • Assignment

Summative Test

Week 31

April 4-7

5 days
  • Water Electrolyte & Acid-Base Balance

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Week 32

April 11-14

4 days
  • Water Electrolyte & Acid-Base Balance

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion 
  • Assignment

Summative Test

Week 33

April 18-22

5 days
  • Reproductive Systems

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion
  • Read 
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Week 34

April 25-29

5 days
  • Pregnancy, Growth, Development, and Genetics

*Meeting Attendance

*Weekly Learning Journal Entry & Discussion 
  • Read 
  • Assignment

Progress Quiz

Week 35

May 2-6

5 days

*Meeting Attendance

*Semester Evaluation 

Semester Review Quiz

Week 36

May 9-13

5 days

a-g finals 5/10 & 5/12

Semester 2 Final Exam

Last Week of School

 

Human Anatomy & Physiology Labs

 

Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology

 

Lab Session #1

Safety, Science Fundamentals, and Cells

Lab Safety

Scientific Method and Measurements

Cell Structure and Function

Movements Through Membranes

 

Lab Session #2

Tissues & Integumentary System

Muscle and Nervous Tissues

Integumentary System

Organization of the Skeleton

 

Lab Session #3

Skeletal System

Vertebral Column and Thoracic Cage

Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limb

Pelvic Girdle and Lower Limb

 

Lab Session #4

Muscular System

Skeletal Muscle Structure and Function

Muscles of the Head and Neck

Muscles of the Chest, Shoulder, and Upper Limb



Lab Session #5

Nervous System

Nervous Tissue and Nerves

Spinal Cord, Spinal Nerves, and Meninges

Reflex Arc and Reflexes

Brain and Cranial Nerves

 

Lab Session #6

General & Special Senses

General Senses

Smell and Taste

Ear and Equilibrium

Eye Dissection

 

Lab Session #7

Cardiovascular System & Respiratory System

Blood Cells

Blood Typing

Cardiac Cycle

Breathing & Respiratory Volumes

Control of Breathing

 

Lab Session #8

Digestive System & Urinary System

Digestive Organs

Action of a Digestive Enzyme

Urinary Organs

Kidney Dissection