Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Final Exam Grading Rubric
Individual Grading Rubric: 80% of Grade
Presentation:
• Quality of Slides: 50pts
o Did the slides enhance the presentation instead of BEING THE presentation? 10pts
o Were they clean and easy to read? 10 pts
o Did they have any special effects? 10 pts
o Were they over wordy? 10 pts
o Were they visually appealing? 10 pts
• Presentation Skills: 50pts
• NOTE: You must talk to us during the presentation. IF YOU READ YOUR SLIDES the highest grade you can get in this category is 10/50points!!!!!
• Was the information presented in an organized manner? 10 pts
• Did you “know” the information and sound informed as you spoke? 10 pts
• Did you present to the class and engage them instead of talking to the screen! 10 pts
• Is it obvious you practiced your presentation? Be sure to run through your presentation a few times before you present to the class! 10 pts
• Overall, what was the “WOW FACTOR” of your part of the presentation 1-10pts
Peer Grading: 10pts
o How did your peers grade the amount of effort you put into this project. 1-10Pts
Worksheets: 10pts
• You turned in all 7 worksheets from the other groups, in the correct order and all completed. 10pts
Total Individual Grade: _________/120pts x 0.80%
Group Grading Rubric: 20% of Grade
• Presentation: 90pts
o You must have at least 1 animation in your power point 10pts
o You must have at least one example of a positive/negative feedback loop in your system
o Use as many “anatomy” words as possible to explain the location of major organs in your system 1-10pts
o Your presentation must be between 35-40 minutes 10pts
o Did the whole presentation flow? Or did it come across as choppy because people did their own part and came together as a group on presentation day? 10pts
o Overall, how much did you “WOW” us with your overall project 1-10pts
o Did you list at least 2 common diseases of your body system 10pts
o Did you explain how your body system works with at least 2 other systems? 10pts
o Did you provide at least 5 facts about your body system? 10pts
• Worksheet: 40pts
o Did the worksheet include a diagram to label 10pts
o Did the worksheet include a section on the functions of each part of your body system? 10pts
o Did the worksheet have a “fill in the blank” section 10pts
o Was your worksheet easy to fill in with the flow/order of your presentation? 10pts
Total Points for Group Portion: _________/130 x 0.20%
• Points Per SPECIFIC System/Group:
o Respiratory 32pts
Did you list major functions of respiratory system 10pts
Did you display a diagram that includes the major parts - trachea, lungs, diaphragm, epiglottis, larynx, vocal cords? 6pts
Did you list the function(s) of each organ above? 6pts
Did you describe the “breathing” process? 10pts
o Endocrine 38Pts
Did you provide major functions of endocrine system? 10pts
Did you describe what hormones are? 5pts
Did you provide examples of what they do? 5pts
Did you provide a diagram that includes the major parts - hypothalamus, pituitary, thymus, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenals, pancreas, ovaries, and testes 9pts
Did you explain the function(s) of each of the organs above? 9pts
o Excretory 26pts
Did you list major functions of excretory system 10pts
Did you provide a diagram that includes the major parts - lungs, kidneys, urinary bladder, ureter, urethra, liver, and skin – 8pts
Did you list the function(s) of each of the organs above 8pts
o Nervous 28pts
Did you provide a description of major functions of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system? 10pts
Did you provide a diagram that includes the major parts - brain, spinal cord, nerves, and neurons 4pts
Did you list the functions of the organs listed above? 4pts
Did you describe the path a nerve impulse travels throughout your body from stimulus to response? 10pts
Total points for specific organ system _________/ pts x 0.20%
TOTAL POINTS: __________________
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Providence Hospital Field Trip Reminders
Monday is the big day!!!! I hope you are as excited as I am!!!!
Things to know/remember for the field trip!
1. Get lost of rest!
2. Meet at the school front doors at 6:00 AM SHARP on the morning of Monday May 24th
a. There will be bagels, fruit, OJ, tea, cocoa for you at the event. You will have unlimited access to this food during the whole surgical viewing
3. Remember to dress nice
a. Guys: dress pants and a dress shirt…no tie needed
b. Girls: appropriate length dresses/skirts or dress pants with a nice shirt
i. please don’t wear heals
ii. Remember school dress code applies…no mini -skirts or plunging tops.
4. Don’t forget to bring CASH to purchase your lunch after the surgery at a sit down restaurant TBA
5. Get plenty of rest the night before, you need to be on your game Monday
6. We will be back around 2:00 so plan to attend SOME of 4th period
Agenda for the day:
• Leave school at 6:00 AM
• Arrive at Providence at 6:30
• Enjoy a light breakfast from 6:30 – 7am
• Surgical viewing starts around 7am – TBA.. Dr. Starr!!!!!
• Group will then go out to lunch at a sit down restaurant
• Back at school around 2pm….
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Final Exam Project Check List!
Project Checklist
Use this worksheet to help you earn an A+ on your project!
Information
Introduction
• Did you provide the name of your organ system?
• Did you give descriptions of the major functions of your system?
Diagram
• Did you provide a diagram of your body system with the major parts and organs labeled?
• Use as many anatomical terms as possible to explain the location of organs within your system
• Did you give descriptions of the functions of each organ?
Body System Teamwork
• Did you share examples and give descriptions of interactions with other body systems?
Fun Facts
• Did you provide five facts (or more) about your body system or its parts?
Diseases
· Outline some common diseases of your body system and explain what the malfunction is
Other Information
• Did you include all the information listed on your Body System Checklist?
Worksheet
• Did the worksheet include a diagram to label
• Did the worksheet include a section on the functions of each part of the body system?
• Did the worksheet have a “fill in the blank” section
• Was your worksheet easy to fill in with the flow/order of your presentation?
Presentation
• Did you have at least 10 slides (counting the title slide)?
• Did the slides enhance the presentation? Don’t put in too much fancy stuff or use too many words on each slide. Keep it simple but visually appealing.
• You must talk during the presentation, so use that time to share the details. IF YOU READ YOUR SLIDES YOU WILL GET A C- FOR THIS PROJECT
• Was the information presented in an organized manner?
• Did you “know” the information? You should know the information well enough that you do not need to read it word-for-word off note cards or the slides.
• You must have at least 1 animation in your power point!
• You must have at least one example of a positive/negative feedback loop in your system
• Use as many “anatomy” words as possible to explain the location of major organs in your system
• Did you present to the class? Don’t talk to the screen!
• Did you practice? Be sure to run through your presentation a few times before you present to the class!
• Your presentation must be between 35-40 minutes.
Group Involvement:
Everyone will have a chance to “grade” their teammates!
• Did everyone share responsibilities for preparing the presentation?
• Did everyone participate in giving the presentation?
Body System Checklist - Respiratory System
ü Major functions of respiratory system
ü Diagram that includes the major parts - trachea, lungs, diaphragm, epiglottis, larynx, vocal cords – and list the function(s) of each.
ü Describe the “breathing” process.
ü Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at least 3 examples.
ü Find 5 facts about your body system. You may list the facts as sentences or use them to create trivia questions.
ü Don’t forget to include an animation!
ü Don’t forget to provide a positive/negative feedback loop example
ü Use as many “anatomy” words as possible to explain the location of major organs in your system
ü List at least 2 common diseases of your body system
Body System Checklist - Nervous System
ü Description and major functions of the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system.
ü Provide a diagram that includes the major parts - brain, spinal cord, nerves, and neurons - and list the function(s)of each.
ü Describe the path a nerve impulse travels throughout your body from stimulus to response.
ü Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at least 3 examples.
ü Find 5 facts about your body system. You may list the facts as sentences or use them to create trivia questions.
ü Don’t forget to include an animation!
ü Don’t forget to provide a positive/negative feedback loop example
ü Use as many “anatomy” words as possible to explain the location of major organs in your system
ü List at least 2 common diseases of your body system
Body System Checklist - Excretory System
ü Major functions of excretory system
ü Diagram that includes the major parts - lungs, kidneys, urinary bladder, ureter, urethra, liver, and skin - and list the function(s) of each.
ü Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at least 3 examples.
ü Find 5 facts about your body system. You may list the facts as sentences or use them to create trivia questions.
ü Don’t forget to include an animation!
ü Don’t forget to provide a positive/negative feedback loop example
ü Use as many “anatomy” words as possible to explain the location of major organs in your system
ü List at least 2 common diseases of your body system
Body System Checklist - Endocrine System
ü Major functions of endocrine system
ü Describe what hormones are and examples of what they do
ü Diagram that includes the major parts - hypothalamus, pituitary, thymus, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenals, pancreas, ovaries, and testes - and list the function(s) of each.
ü Explain how your body system works with other systems in the body. You will need at least 3 examples.
ü Find 5 facts about your body system. You may list the facts as sentences or use them to create trivia questions.
ü Don’t forget to include an animation!
ü Don’t forget to provide a positive/negative feedback loop example
ü Use as many “anatomy” words as possible to explain the location of major organs in your system
ü List at least 2 common diseases of your body system
Wed 5-19 and Thurs 5-20
Checked RG #4
Quiz on RG #3
Notes on LI and SI
HW: Lab #4 due next class. You will turn it into the sub!
I am not going to be in class on Friday and Monday. You will be given time to start your final exam presentation. I have posted the project requirements for each organ system in the previous blog posting...
