1. Mrs. Yanac HS Room 222 yanaca@hasdk12.org
Anatomy & Physiology
Mrs. Yanac
HS Room 222
You may sit at any desk you choose (NO TABLES)
Please take the papers from the 1st table
Syllabus
Who are you survey & Index Card
Pre-Test
Self-Evaluation
Please take a deep breath & relax…This is going to be a great year !

2. The Big Idea We will examine the
STRUCTURES & FUNCTIONS of the human body
from CELLULAR through the ORGAN SYSTEMS
& how they WORK TOGETHER to maintain balance within the body
Since YOU are a human being, it is relevant to know how your body works in order to make essential choices during your life time.

3. Major Topics Intro & Body Orientation Histology Organ Systems
Immune/Lymphatic
Respiratory
Integumentary
Endocrine
Skeletal
Urinary
Muscular
Reproductive
Nervous
Cardiovascular
Digestive

4. Supplies: Folder or Binder Notebook optional Writing utensil
For handouts & workbooks
Notebook optional
Lectures are available on website & printouts will be provided, notebooks might be handy
Writing utensil
Pen or pencil everyday
Colored pens/pencils
Classroom set is available
Textbook & Human Atlas
Not enough for every student, may be signed out
Online resources available

5. Grading: Classwork/Homework*- 30% Quizzes/Tests/Exams - 20%
Labs/Projects - 20%
Attendance/Participation** - 20%
Movie questions/Reflections – 10%
Extra credit will be available
*Homework will consist of what you did not finish in class or enrichment/extra credit work.
**PDN notebooks will count as a participation grade, if absent then you should check the board to see what you missed.

6. Routines: PDNs (Please Do Now)
Word of the Day – for your benefit, not a grade
Objectives & Activities - what you will be learning & what we will be doing each day will be written on the board.
Get in the habit of checking the board BEFORE asking what we are doing!
FYI Board – I will post PDNs and Daily Agenda from previous day for those who miss class, then into a binder. No Name papers will be posted as well (- 5 pts)

7. Policies: Bathroom breaks: Food & drinks Cell phones
Sign out & take class pass & fill out back
Do not abuse!!!!
Food & drinks
No picnics in class
Cell phones
Keep them in your pockets or purses unless using for education purposes
Headphones/Earbuds
Only allowed when working independently, not when I am teaching. I will ask you to remove them once, and second time, I will take your phone.

8. Class Time In-Class time will consist of the following:
Lecture/Discussion
Group/Independent work
Quizzes, Test, & Exams (corrections/retests)
Computer Activities
Case Studies, Presentations, Labs
Videos & Movies
I will be planning 2 field trips
Mutter Museum – Philadelphia ($50)
Cadaver Misericordia ($10-20 for lunch)**
If they have it open this semester

9. How to ACHIEVE in Mrs. Yanac’s Class:
Always be respectful.
Come prepared for class.
Have a positive attitude & an open mind.
Invest time & effort into your work.
Establish goals & strive to reach them.
Voice your opinions & thoughts politely.
Expect the best from yourself.

10. Words of Wisdom
"The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge,
but rather in a lack of will.“
~ Vincent J. Lombardi
"No one can cheat you out of ultimate success but yourself."
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
"Eighty percent of success is showing up."
~ Woody Allen

11. Final Notes YOU will get out what YOU put into this class.
All I ask is that you TRY, I will help everyone to succeed, but I can’t help those who do not do their part.
I hope you find the class interesting and enjoy coming here each day.
I will do my best to make each lesson interesting and relevant.
Believe in yourself and don’t be afraid to ask for help.
Thank you for taking this journey with me…Let’s get this party started!

12. Your First Assignment For Tomorrow:
Think of a cartoon character that you might like to represent your class’s stuff.
We will vote on one and it will be your class character
Think of 3 questions that you have always wondered about the human body.
You will be researching them over the next 2 days and presenting your findings to the class.
If you get stuck, look at the suggestion sheet.