Introduction

Welcome to the website for Mr. Bursch's science classes at Willow Glen High School. If you are a student or parent, check this site daily for information and updates on homework, testing, projects, events, and other happenings in the classroom. Want more from this site? Help me make it better by suggesting additional features!

Thursday, May 30, 2013

Daily Summary 05-30

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objective: SWBAT use information from STI / STD 101 presentation to fill out score card with 90% accuracy or higher

- Warm-up: Take out contraceptives walk data table AND STI / STD Scorecard [1]

- Go over contraceptives walk data [5]

- STD 101, Day 2 [15]

- Work on ESLPs (DUE DATE EXTENDED to 6/3) [30]


HOMEWORK: Work on Nervous and Reproductive Systems Packets, ESLPs (HW Packet #4 DUE 5/31)


TOMORROW: STD 101, Day 3; ESLPs, TURN IN HW PACKET #4




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AGENDA:

- Objective: Work on ESLPs

- Warm-up: Read this entire agenda [1]

- ESLP Cooking Demo [35]

- Work on ESLPs (DUE DATE EXTENDED to 6/3) [20]


HOMEWORK: Work on Nervous and Reproductive Systems Packets, ESLPs (HW Packet #4 DUE 5/31)


TOMORROW: STD 101, Day 3; ESLPs, TURN IN HW PACKET #4




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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Daily Summary 05-29

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AGENDA:
- Objective: SWBAT compare / contrast contraceptive technology and assess its value in terms of contraception and STI protection

- Warm-up: Do sample row on contraceptives data table [5]

- Contraceptives Walk [35]

- Work on ESLPs [15]


HOMEWORK: Work on Nervous and Reproductive Systems Packets, ESLPs


TOMORROW: STD 101, Day 2; ESLPs



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AGENDA:

- Objective: Finish any unfinished work
Warm-up: Take out Contraceptive Walk Data Table [1]

- Go over Contraceptive Walk Data Table [10]

- ESLPs [30]


HOMEWORK: Work on Nervous and Reproductive Systems Packets, ESLPs


TOMORROW: STD 101, Day 2; ESLPs



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Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Daily Summary 05-28

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BIOLOGY
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AGENDA:

- Objective: SWBAT use information from STI / STD 101 presentation to fill out score card with 90% accuracy or higher

- Warm-up: Pre-read STD Scorecard questions [3]

- STI / STD 101, DAY 1 [15]

- Work on ESLPs [30]


HOMEWORK: Work on Nervous and Reproductive Systems Packets, ESLPs


TOMORROW: STD 101, Day 2; Contraceptive Walk



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AGENDA:

- Objective: SWBAT use information from STI / STD 101 presentation to fill out score card with 90% accuracy or higher

- Warm-up: Pre-read STD Scorecard questions [3]

- BRING IT!

- STI / STD 101, DAY 1


HOMEWORK: Work on Nervous and Reproductive Systems Packets, ESLPs


TOMORROW: STD 101, Day 2



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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Daily Summary 05-22

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use self-management skills to complete ANY work needing to be finished

- Warm-up: Create prioritized task list [3]

- Cooking with local, in-season produce, demos. (SELECT PERIODS ONLY) [30 - 40]

- Work on any Bio 2 assignments (See the “What’s Left to Do” list on class website)


HOMEWORK: Work on Nervous and Reproductive Systems Packets, ESLP, TSOTS


TOMORROW: Finish Reproductive Systems, Life’s Greatest Miracle



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IN CLASS:

AGENDA:

- Objective: SWBAT use information from “Life’s Greatest Miracle” video to answer specific questions about human reproductive systems

- Warm-up: Pre-read movie questions [3]

- Watch Life’s Greatest Miracle [50]


HOMEWORK: Work on Nervous and Reproductive Systems Packets, ESLP, TSOTS


TOMORROW: Finish Life’s Greatest Miracle



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Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Daily Summary 05-21

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use self-management skills to complete ANY work needing to be finished

- Warm-up: Create prioritized task list [3]

- Cooking with local, in-season produce, demos. (SELECT PERIODS ONLY) [30 - 40]

- Work on any Bio 2 assignments (See the “What’s Left to Do” list on class website)


HOMEWORK: Work on Nervous and Reproductive Systems Packets, ESLP, TSOTS


TOMORROW: Finish Reproductive Systems, Life’s Greatest Miracle



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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use self-management skills to complete ANY work needing to be finished

- Warm-up: Create prioritized task list [3]

- BRING IT! [30 - 40]

- Work on any Bio 2 assignments (See the “What’s Left to Do” list on class website)


HOMEWORK: Work on Nervous and Reproductive Systems Packets, ESLP, TSOTS


TOMORROW: Finish Reproductive Systems, Life’s Greatest Miracle



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Monday, May 20, 2013

Daily Summary 05-20

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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT to complete human reproductive systems notes guide using information from teacher presentation

- Warm-up: Ground Rules for the last part of the human (health) unit (Sex, Straight Up: No Nonsense Conversations about it) [5]

- Overview of human reproductive systems

- Reproductive systems self-quiz


HOMEWORK: Work on Nervous System Packet, ESLP, TSOTS


TOMORROW: ESLP workday


Ground Rules for “Sex, Straight Up” Conversations
  1. Listen quietly without making comments while others talk
  2. Wait your turn to talk
  3. Use the correct anatomical / medical terms (if you don’t know, ask)



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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT to complete human reproductive systems notes guide using information from teacher presentation

- Warm-up: Ground Rules for the last part of the human (health) unit (Sex, Straight Up: No Nonsense Conversations about it) [5]

- Overview of human reproductive systems

- Reproductive systems self-quiz


HOMEWORK: Work on Nervous System Packet, ESLP, TSOTS


TOMORROW: BRING IT!, ESLP workday


Ground Rules for “Sex, Straight Up” Conversations
  1. Listen quietly without making comments while others talk
  2. Wait your turn to talk
  3. Use the correct anatomical / medical terms (if you don’t know, ask)



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Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Survey on Maintenance Chemicals Used on Campus (A Part of Mr. Bursch's Ecology Service Learning Project)

Please find the link to the survey that applies to your class and click it to open the survey. By taking this survey, you are helping your fellow students to make our campus a safer, healthier place to be.

Dr. Spodick
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HVCHTYJ

Mr. Wan
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HVNZSYG

Mr. Bursch, 2nd period
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HVBXCRB

Mr. Bursch, 3rd period
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HVZV3TW

Mr. Bursch, 4th period
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/H7TDY5S

Mr. Bursch, 5th period
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/H7XZ2P7

Mr. Bursch, 6th period
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/H7GWFPB


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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Daily Summary 05-14

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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT complete notes guide independently using the printed human nervous system notes provided
- Warm-up: Discuss video questions from “Sensation” [3]

- Collect information for notes guide from Nervous System info packets [20]

- Complete Nervous System organizer for stamp [15]

- Complete take-home open-note QUIZ [15]

- Hominid Skull Lab DUE TOMORROW!


HOMEWORK: Work on Hominid Skull Lab, ESLP, and / or TSOTS


TOMORROW: Work on ESLPs



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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT complete notes guide independently using the printed human nervous system notes provided

- Warm-up: Discuss video questions from “Sensation” [3]

- BRING IT! [10]

- Collect information for notes guide from Nervous System info packets [20]

- Complete Nervous System organizer for stamp [15]

- Hominid Skull Lab DUE TOMORROW!

- Complete take-home open-note QUIZ [15]


HOMEWORK: Work on Hominid Skull Lab, ESLP, and / or TSOTS


TOMORROW: Work on ESLPs



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Monday, May 13, 2013

Daily Summary 05-13

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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use information from “The Human Body: Pushing the Limits” video series to answer specific questions about the functioning of the human nervous system

- Warm-up: Pre-read video questions [3]

- Watch the Sensation video from “The Human Body: Pushing the Limits” series, questions


HOMEWORK: Work on Hominid Skull Lab, ESLP, and / or TSOTS


TOMORROW: The Nervous System Continued


BIO 2: WHAT'S LEFT TO DO?
  • Finish ESLPs (50-300 pts) [ALL] {5/31}
  • Submit Virtual Lab (60 pts) [SOME] {5/31}
  • Complete and submit OPTIONAL Hominid Skull Lab (100 pts) [SOME] {5/15}
  • Turn in Homework Packet #4--will contain all health assignments (TBD) [ALL] {5/31}
  • Submit Notebooks for final check (100 pts) [ALL] {5/24}
  • Prepare TSOTS blog for final evaluation (100 pts) [ALL] {5/24}
  • Take Final Exam (100 pts) [ALL] {6/6}



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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use information from “The Human Body: Pushing the Limits” video series to answer specific questions about the functioning of the human nervous system

- Warm-up: Pre-read video questions [3]

- Watch the Sensation video from “The Human Body: Pushing the Limits” series, questions


HOMEWORK: Work on Hominid Skull Lab, ESLP, and / or TSOTS


TOMORROW: The Nervous System Continued + BRING IT!


HONORS BIO 2: WHAT'S LEFT TO DO?
  • Finish ESLPs (50-300 pts) [ALL] {5/31}
  • BRING IT! (40 pts) [SOME] {5/31}
  • Complete and submit OPTIONAL Hominid Skull Lab (100 pts) [SOME] {5/15}
  • Turn in Homework Packet #4--will contain all health assignments (TBD) [ALL] {5/31}
  • Submit Notebooks for final check (100 pts) [ALL] {5/24}
  • Prepare TSOTS blog for final evaluation (100 pts) [ALL] {5/24}
  • Take Final Exam (100 pts) [ALL] {6/6}



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Friday, May 10, 2013

Daily Summary 05-10

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BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use self-management skills to complete ANY work needing to be finished

- Warm-up: Create a prioritized task list and get it approved to check out a laptop [3]

- Take Chemicals on Campus Survey [5]

- Finish Hominid Skull Lab [45]

- Finish / Show Population Biology Virtual Lab [~45]

- Finish The Story of the Seed blogs [~45]

- Work on ESLPs [~45]


HOMEWORK: Work on Hominid Skull Lab, ESLP, and / or TSOTS


MONDAY: ESLPs



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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use self-management skills to complete ANY work needing to be finished

- Warm-up: Create a prioritized task list and get it approved to check out a laptop [3]

- Cooking Demonstration (Ryann, Caitlin, Emily)

- Finish Hominid Skull Lab [45]

- Finish The Story of the Seed blogs [~45]

- Work on ESLPs [~45]


HOMEWORK: Work on Hominid Skull Lab, ESLP, and / or TSOTS


MONDAY: ESLPs



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Hominid Skull Lab Documents

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1747709/bursch/Hominid%20Skulls%20Write-up%20v2.docx

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1747709/bursch/Skull%20comarisons%20v4.docx

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1747709/bursch/Skull%20summary%20v4.docx


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Thursday, May 9, 2013

Daily Summary 05-09

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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use scientific analysis to determine the likely evolutionary relationships between known hominid organisms

- Warm-up: Review Hominid Skull Lab handout and your data, listen carefully to instructions [2]

- Hominid Skull Lab [40]

- ESLPs [~40]

- TSOTS blog posts [~40]


HOMEWORK: Work on Skull Lab, ESLPs, and / or TSOTS blogs


TOMORROW: ESLPs



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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use scientific analysis to determine the likely evolutionary relationships between known hominid organisms

- Warm-up: Review Hominid Skull Lab handout and your data, listen carefully to instructions [2]

- Hominid Skull Lab [40]

- ESLPs [~40]

- TSOTS blog posts [~40]


HOMEWORK: Work on Skull Lab, ESLPs, and / or TSOTS blogs


TOMORROW: BRING IT! & ESLPs



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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Daily Summary 05-07

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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use prioritizing and time management skills to complete ANY work needing to be finished

- Warm-up: Create a prioritized task list and get it approved to check out a laptop [3]

- Population Biology Virtual Lab [50]

- Finish The Story of the Seed blogs [~50]

- Work on ESLPs [~50]


HOMEWORK: Work on ESLPs and / or TSOTS blogs


TOMORROW: Hominid Skull Lab / ESLPs


BIO 2: WHAT'S LEFT TO DO?
  • Finish ESLPs (50-300 pts) [ALL]
  • Submit Virtual Lab (60 pts) [SOME]
  • Complete and submit OPTIONAL Hominid Skull Lab (100 pts) [SOME]
  • Turn in Homework Packet #4--will contain all health assignments (TBD) [ALL]
  • Submit Notebooks for final check (100 pts) [ALL]
  • Prepare TSOTS blog for final evaluation (100 pts) [ALL]
  • Take Final Exam (100 pts) [ALL]



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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use prioritizing and time management skills to complete ANY work needing to be finished

- Warm-up: Create a prioritized task list and get it approved to check out a laptop [3]

- BRING IT! [20]

- Finish The Story of the Seed blogs [~30]

- Work on ESLPs [~30]


HOMEWORK: Work on ESLPs and / or TSOTS blogs


TOMORROW: Hominid Skull Lab / ESLPs


BIO 2: WHAT'S LEFT TO DO?
  • Finish ESLPs (50-300 pts) [ALL]
  • BRING IT! (40 pts) [SOME]
  • Complete and submit OPTIONAL Hominid Skull Lab (100 pts) [SOME]
  • Turn in Homework Packet #4--will contain all health assignments (TBD) [ALL]
  • Submit Notebooks for final check (100 pts) [ALL]
  • Prepare TSOTS blog for final evaluation (100 pts) [ALL]
  • Take Final Exam (100 pts) [ALL]



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Monday, May 6, 2013

Daily Summary 05-06

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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use prioritizing and time management skills to complete ANY work needing to be finished

- Warm-up: Create a prioritized task list and get it approved to check out a laptop [3]

- Complete HBS scavenger hunt (due today) [30]

- Finish The Story of the Seed blogs [~30]

- Work on ESLPs [~30]


HOMEWORK: Work on ESLPs and / or TSOTS blogs


TOMORROW: Human Nervous System


WHAT'S LEFT TO DO FOR BIO 1-2 THIS YEAR?
  • Finish ESLPs (50-300 pts) [ALL]
  • Submit Virtual Lab (60 pts) [SOME]
  • Complete and submit OPTIONAL Hominid Skull Lab (100 pts) [SOME]
  • Turn in Homework Packet #4--will contain all health assignments (TBD) [ALL]
  • Submit Notebooks for final check (100 pts) [ALL]
  • Prepare TSOTS blog for final evaluation (100 pts) [ALL]
  • Take Final Exam (100 pts) [ALL]



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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use prioritizing and time management skills to complete any work needing to be finished

- Warm-up: Create a prioritized task list and get it approved to check out a laptop [3]

- Complete HBS scavenger hunt (due today) [40]

- Finish The Story of the Seed blogs [~40]

- Work on ESLPs [~40]


HOMEWORK: Work on ESLPs and / or TSOTS blogs


MONDAY: ESLPs


WHAT'S LEFT TO DO FOR HONORS BIO 1-2 THIS YEAR?
  • Finish ESLPs (50-300 pts) [ALL]
  • Submit Virtual Lab (60 pts) [SOME]
  • Complete and submit OPTIONAL Hominid Skull Lab (100 pts) [SOME]
  • Turn in Homework Packet #4--will contain all health assignments (TBD) [ALL]
  • Submit Notebooks for final check (100 pts) [ALL]
  • Prepare TSOTS blog for final evaluation (100 pts) [ALL]
  • Take Final Exam (100 pts) [ALL]



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Daily Summary 05-03

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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use prioritizing and time management skills to complete any work needing to be finished

- Warm-up: Create a prioritized task list and get it approved to check out a laptop [3]

- Complete HBS scavenger hunt (due today) [40]

- Finish The Story of the Seed blogs [~40]

- Work on ESLPs [~40]


HOMEWORK: Work on ESLPs and / or TSOTS blogs


MONDAY: ESLPs



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HONORS BIOLOGY
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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use prioritizing and time management skills to complete any work needing to be finished

- Warm-up: Create a prioritized task list and get it approved to check out a laptop [3]

- Complete HBS scavenger hunt (due today) [40]

- Finish The Story of the Seed blogs [~40]

- Work on ESLPs [~40]


HOMEWORK: Work on ESLPs and / or TSOTS blogs


MONDAY: ESLPs



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Thursday, May 2, 2013

BioDigital Human Program

Check out this web application--it's AMAZING!

http://www.biodigitalhuman.com/

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Daily Summary 05-02

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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use the Internet to discover the functions of various body parts and systems through independent research

- Warm-up: Listen for directions [3]

- Complete HBS online scavenger hunt (due Friday) [40]

- TURN IN ANY LATE ASSIGNMENTS STILL BEING ACCEPTED, [~30]

- Work on ESLPs


HOMEWORK: Work on HBS Scavenger Hunt and / or ESLPs


TOMORROW: ESLPs



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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use the Internet to discover the functions of various body parts and systems through independent research

- Warm-up: Listen for directions [3]

- Complete HBS online scavenger hunt (due Friday) [40]

- Work on ESLPs [~30]


HOMEWORK: Work on HBS Scavenger Hunt and / or ESLPs


TOMORROW: ESLPs



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Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Daily Summary 05/01

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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use the Internet to discover the functions of various body parts and systems through independent research

- Warm-up: Listen for directions [3]

- Complete HBS online scavenger hunt (due Friday) [40]

- TURN IN ANY LATE ASSIGNMENTS STILL BEING ACCEPTED, [~30]


HOMEWORK: Work on HBS Scavenger Hunt


TOMORROW: ESLPs



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IN CLASS:

- Objective: SWBAT use the Internet to discover the functions of various body parts and systems through independent research

- Warm-up: Listen for directions [3]

- Complete HBS online scavenger hunt (due Friday) [40]


HOMEWORK: Work on HBS Scavenger Hunt


TOMORROW: ESLPs



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Introduction to Human Body Systems: Online Scavenger Hunt

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Today you will be introduced to the major systems of the human body through an online scavenger hunt. Follow the instructions below, step-by-step.

  1. Log in to your Google account.
  2. Open Google drive and create a new document which you name "Human Body Systems Scavenger Hunt"
  3. Put a standard header at the top of your document and type "Introduction to Human Body Systems: Scavenger Hunt" as your assignment name
  4. In a separate browser window, open the Google main search page (or another search engine of your choosing), and use the Web to find answers to the questions below. Copy and paste these questions into your Google document. Type your answers to each question immediately under the question. You will get credit for your work by showing me your document in person (like we did with the virtual population lab). Good luck!

Overview:
  • What is a "body system"?
  • How many body systems can you identify total?
  • Why do you think human studies of anatomy and physiology group together certain tissues and organs into systems?
  • What is a possible shortcoming or flaw to looking at systems or organs in isolation?

Major Systems Summary:
  • Make a list of the major systems and their basic function.

Scavenger Hunt:

  • Where is your anterior cruciate ligament? Why do athletes in contact sports often tear this ligament?
  • What does the urethra do in males?
  • What is a eustachian tube? What do you think happens if it becomes partially blocked?
  • Where is your thyroid gland? What does it do?
  • Where is the pubococcygeus? What can you do to strengthen it?


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