ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Welcome Back to School2017-2018

About Mrs. Wiest

I am in my 8th year at Sun ValleyI teach Anatomy & Physiology, Biology and AP BiologyI 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%

Organ Systems covered Dissections to look for

SkeletalMuscularNervousSpecial sensesCardiovascularRespiratoryUrinary

CatCow eyeSheep brainBeef heartSheep pluckKidney

Curriculum

• PENCILS• THREE RING BINDER• LOOSE LEAF PAPER• INDEX CARDS• HAVE COLORED PENCILS AT HOME

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Got Grit?

https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_lee_duckworth_grit_the_power_of_passion_and_perseverance

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Want to help?

If you would like to donate supplies to our classroom, we would greatly appreciate it.  

Paper towelsClorox wipesTissue boxes

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU

PLEASE CONTACT ME ANY TIME WITH QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.

CWIEST@PDSD.ORG

Thanks again for coming!