PLTW Human Body Systems

Central Academy of Technology and Arts

Gregory Peters, MPT

Email: gregory.peters@ucps.k12.nc.us

 

Course Description:

This course will engage students in the study of the processes, structures and interactions of human body systems. Important biomedical concepts in the course include: communication, transport of substances, locomotion, metabolic processes, identity, and protection. The central theme will focus on how the body systems work together to maintain homeostasis and good health. The systems will be studied as “parts of a whole,” working together to keep the amazing human machine functioning at an optimal level. Students will design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of body systems, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary actions, and respiratory operation. Exploring science in action, students will work through interesting real world cases and often play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries.

Honors:

PLTW Human Body Sytem HN is an honors level course.  This course is also available in the Program of Studies at the College Preparatory level.  Students earning credit for an Honors level course receive an elevated number of Quality Points for their Grade Point Average.  Students choosing the Honors level course should be aware that this Honors level course will include:

• Required extension opportunities that are directly related to the Standard Course of Study. This includes additional content beyond that covered in the College Preparatory level.
• More challenging coursework and assessments.  Students will be expected to demonstrate higher levels of understanding for grades.
• Projects and presentations will be more in depth.  
• Students will have to focus and study regularly to master the content. 
• The expectation that students can move through the coursework at an accelerated pace and students experiencing difficulty should quickly seek guidance from their teacher on how they can be more successful.

 

 

Unit 1 - Identity

Lesson 1.1 Identity: Human
Lesson 1.2 Identity: Tissues
Lesson 1.3 Identity: Molecules and Cells

Unit 2 - Communication

Lesson 2.1 The Brain
Lesson 2.2 Electrical Communication
Lesson 2.3 Chemical Communication
Lesson 2.4 Communication with the Outside World

Unit 3 - Power

Lesson 3.1 Introduction to Power (Optional)
Lesson 3.2 Food
Lesson 3.3 Oxygen
Lesson 3.4 Water

Unit 4 - Movement

Lesson 4.1 Joints and Motion
Lesson 4.2 Muscles
Lesson 4.3 Blood Flow
Lesson 4.4 Energy and Motion: Exercise Physiology

 

Unit 5 - Protection

Lesson 5.1 The Skin
Lesson 5.2 Bones
Lesson 5.3 Lymph and Blood Cells

Unit 6 - Homeostasis

Lesson 6.1 Health and Wellness

 

Canvas: The majority of assignments not kept in your notebook will be submitted on Canvas.  Assignments can be submitted a variety of ways including, uploading files, typing into text boxes, and sharing Google documents/presentations.  Students will be shown how to submit assignments on Canvas as well as create a shared Google folder for submitting Google documents and presentations on Canvas at the beginning of the semester.  Individual assignments will indicate which method of submission on Canvas is expected.  If students need a refresher or have questions, they can access the Canvas Student Guide for specific instructions.  It is the student's responsibility to ensure assignments are submitted on time and to contact the instructor if there is a problem.

 

 Canvas tips on uploading files    Canvas uploading tips-1.pptx

 

*****Please note that student activity is logged while in Canvas. This includes a log of student activities during on-line tests and quizzes.  Students are not allowed to leave the testing window during assessments.  Doing so is considered cheating and will be handled as set forth in the CATA handbook.

Grades: The following scale will be used to determine grading.

40%                   Test

10%                   Projects

25%                   Quiz

25%                   Classwork/ Homework

 

Grading Scale

100-90	A
89-80	B
79-70	C
69-60	D
59-0	F

 

 

Classroom Rules

1. Be respectful at all times to your teacher, classmates and school.
2. If you use something in class, please return it to its place.
3. Bring all classroom materials and a good attitude to class with each day.
4. Be ready to learn when the bell rings.
5. When working in the lab you are expected to wear required clothing. There is also no eating, drinking, or horseplay.
6. Do not speak out of turn. Raise your hand if you would like to speak.
7. Remain in seat until the teacher dismisses you.
8. Pull your own weight and be a good listener, by following directions the first time.
9. Please be respectful by not speaking while the teacher or your peers are talking.
10. NO cellphone, Ipod, or MP3 players during class period unless permitted by teacher for an assignment/activity.

 

Academic Integrity/Honor Code:

In an effort to increase the student’s critical thinking skills, they will be frequently asked to complete projects or assignments, perhaps even in groups. When working in groups, it is still the expectation that each student should complete their own work and not copy another student’s work. “Googling” and copying/pasting material from online or elsewhere is absolutely unacceptable and constitutes a violation of the school’s honor code, unless the source is being cited elsewhere in the document. Assignments should always be in the students own wording. Per the CATA code of conduct in the student handbook, an honor code violation will result in a grade of zero and a parent contact (per the CATA handbook).

Late work

Homework, projects, lab assignments, etc. are due at the beginning of the day on the assigned due date. Late work will be docked 10 points each day. Work turned in more than three days late will not be accepted and a grade of 0 will be given. If there are special circumstances/absences that prevent work from being turned in on time, please see the teacher on an individual basis.

Attendance/Tardies

Students are expected to attend and be on time for each and every class. Students who are late to class must present a tardy pass. For security reasons, all classroom doors are locked throughout the day, therefore, anyone entering after the tardy bell will need to have the school issued tardy pass or pass from another teacher/guidance counselor or administrator. It is the student’s responsibility to find out what material, assignments, projects were missed so that they may be turned in within the allowed make-up turn in allowed by the district.

Inappropriate Behavior Interventions/Consequences

• Verbal Warning
• Parent Notification
• Guidance Counselor Involvement
• Administration Involvement
• Other interventions/consequences as deemed necessary

Dress Code during labs

Closed toe shoes, capri/long pants are required for your safety in lab activities. Hair will need to be pulled back. Each student will be provided person protective equipment depending on the lab experiment such as goggles or gloves.

 

Materials needed

2” 3-ring binder, notebook paper, index cards, dividers, pen/pencils and highlighters.

 

Textbook     None, curriculum is online with very strict copyright laws and is password protected.

 

Tutoring 

Tutoring will be available in the morning from 8:10 - 8:40 am on Tuesday/Thursday.  

Additional times can be scheduled through appointments only.