Welcome Back to School 2017-2018 Anatomy & Physiology

About Mrs. Wiest I am in my 8th year at Sun Valley I teach Anatomy & Physiology, Biology and AP Biology I LOVE Anatomy, most of my college courses were ones that were geared toward molecular biology as it pertains to humans The best way to contact me is via email cwiest@pdsd.org

Teaching Philosophy For Anatomy A very large % of Freshman fail Anatomy & Physiology the first time they take it. Study skills are essential for success in Anatomy. Dissection skills and studying from actual specimens is essential to an authentic A & P experience A lab practical will be used for assessment for each dissection Physiological process that are consistently taught in molecular biology and physiology are emphasized

Grading Test/Quiz=70% Lab/activities=20% Home work=10%

Curriculum Skeletal Muscular Nervous Special senses Cardiovascular Organ Systems covered Dissections to look for Skeletal Muscular Nervous Special senses Cardiovascular Respiratory Urinary Cat Cow eye Sheep brain Beef heart Sheep pluck Kidney

Supply List Pencils Three ring binder Loose leaf Paper Index Cards Have colored pencils at home

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Want to help? If you would like to donate supplies to our classroom, we would greatly appreciate it.   Paper towels Clorox wipes Tissue boxes THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU

Thanks again for coming! Please contact me any time with questions or concerns. cwiest@pdsd.org