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You will have until // **Wednesday June 19th** // to complete your assignments. You will be graded separately on each part of the assignment and on contributions you made to any group work or discussion.
 * T‍HE LAST 16 DAYS **
 * EXAM: June 21st 8.05: Cafeteria **

Submit any work by creating a wiki page on this site and titling your page with your class period and last name and then uploading your work. For example: 4Alexander, 5Bednarsky


 * Course Assessment ** Please answer these questions as accurately and freely as you feel necessary. I will use the information to adapt next years curriculum to students needs. I am looking for recognition of what worked for you in the classroom, constructive criticism and suggestions for the future. Your grade will not depend on the positive or negative nature of your comments but on the depth of your explanation. As always I appreciate your input and thanks for all your hard work this year.

__ **MANDATORY** __ Think of a physiological subject that interests you. It could be something we studied this year or something completely different. Be as creative as you like. Prepare a 10 x 20 presentation. 10 slides, 20 seconds each slide with automatic timing, images only, no words, no vocal recording. You need to choose a presentation tool that allows automatic timing and embeding/weblink Be prepared to present your '3 mins and 20 seconds of magic' on June 13 (partner 1) or 14 (partner 2) during class time. (Work in pairs although you will be presenting separately).

__**CHOICE**__ C omplete any three of the following assignments (25 points each). Each assignment with the exception of the fetal pig is an individual assignment Those marked with an * are ones that I would like to try in class next year and so would appreciate your input/efforts.

Some Suggestions……… **__THIS IS IMPORTANT!!!__** Is there anything you want to study, present, design etc. in the following weeks that can be linked to physiological research or any section of the course? I welcome your ideas and thoughts. Some examples from previous years have included preparing for a college nursing course, devising a balanced diet for pre-season training, investigating the biomechanics of long jumping/baseball pitching etc.

Conduct a dissection of the Fetal Pig following the instructions given. Create a photo presentation or a video of your dissection that shows all the organs discovered during the dissection. For planning purposes this project will take 3-4 days (see calender below)
 * 1. Surgeon Training **

‍2. ** Cancer ** Either - Examine the recent study on the risk of tanning beds from the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention reported here. - Look into the recent FDA Advisory Panel Report - Research what the 2010 health care bill means for Indoor tanning. - Research any promotional material produced by the tanning bed industry. Do you think there should be some legislation introduced that regulates the use of tanning beds? Produce a position and create a way to illustrate your position Visit the Target Cancer series The three Target Cancer articles chronicle the first human clinical trial of an experimental cancer drug, exploring the challenges that face the doctors and patients who test it. Read the articles and watch the accompanying videos. Write a personal reflection on the articles and meet with me to discuss your thoughts. Read the recent disclosure by Angelina Jolie about her decision to have a double mastectomy. Read the Time article that discusses her decision and the lessons that can be learned from it. The BRCA Analysis test is licensed to //Myriad Genetics// who own the patent on the genes. Conduct a search on gene patenting by pharmaceutical companies including reading about the recent Supreme Court discussion on the subject. Write an opinion piece, or discuss with me, your thoughts on a. double mastectomies as a preventative treatment for breast cancer, b. companies owning the patent to certain human genes.
 * A. Skin Cancer **
 * OR **
 * B. Skin Cancer: **
 * OR **
 * *C. Breast Cancer **


 * ‍3. Possible Side Effects Include ** …. Find a commercial for a medical drug presently on the market. Research the drug and prepare a short (5 minutes) presentation on the mechanism of its action, the side effects, area of the body it affects, cost etc. Exhibit this in an podcast/video/ShowMe product of your choice

Read the Popular Science article - How Doctors Reinvented the Human Heart and prepare a short account of how doctors designed the device. Make an appointment to discuss the article with me.
 * ‍4. The Future of Medicine - The No Pulse Heart **

Read a. Philadelphia School Battles Students’ Bad Eating Habits, on Campus and Off and watch the accompanying video. b.  Watch the four parts of the HBO series Weight of the Nation (Double Project) Explain your reaction to these articles/film in a video, podcast, or multimedia form. Do you think the strategies in the articles/film will work to change the eating habits of American children? What shocked you about the articles, what did you agree with, disagree with? What would/could you do locally or nationally to help solve this problem?
 * 5. Changing the Eating Habits of a Nation **
 * OR **

Research the question 'Should Medical Marijuana be an Option?' Examine the [|ProCon.org] site and prepare a similar document that explains both sides of the argument including relevant scientific data and expert opinion from a variety of sources. Include in your presentation a final statement of your opinion and how you came to your decision.
 * 6. ‍Medical Marijuana **

Design a wiki page for the Stem cell or Breast Cancer units we studied this year or for a physiological subject of your choice. Try to link to web sites with interesting content, interactive animations, diagrams etc. (This could be a double grade depending on the detail and length). There is also a wikibook on Human Physiology at //http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Human_Physiology// that could be edited or you could start a new page on wikipedia. Let me know
 * ‍7. ** ‘ ** Wiki, wiki, wiki **

Design an experiment using any of the Physiology probes recently acquired. We have UV probes, EKG, heart rate, blood pressure, skin temperature probes that can be used to investigate a variety of physiological processes. For example you could use the UV probes to examine the effectiveness of sunscreen in protecting against UV light, or use the HR, BP and skin temperature probes to further investigate the effects of energy drinks. Alternatively we have ProScopes that allow you to take closeup pictures of the skin.
 * 8. Real Science **

Next year I will be starting a Class Bookmarking site on Diigo.com. Use the site to create a list of relevant bookmarks for a unit(s) we have studied this year and that could be used by next year’s class. The bookmarks should include articles, blogs and video links. See me for instructions
 * *9. Bookmark Baby **

Create a class Pinterest account and use it to collect a variety of resources for the different units we studied this year. Link the account to your wiki page and include a summary of how you think the board would help the educational process next year.
 * 10. Pinterest**

A. Research the recent advances in embryonic, adult and iPs cells and produce a video, podcast, or multimedia report on your findings. B. Where do you think stem cell research will be in 15 years? Explain your opinion to in a video, podcast, or multimedia form.
 * 11. Stem Cells **

Read the article on Tatiana and Krista Hogan, twins joined by common cranial bones. Watch the accompanying video and other videos from a google search. Research other types of conjoined twins and prepare a presentation on some of the physiological abnormalities associated with the different types.
 * 12. Conjoined Twins **

Read NYTimesmagazine article on the Extraordinary Science of Addictive Junk Food, a precursor to the book 'Salt, Sugar, Fat'. Explain your thoughts on the article on your wiki page. Track your food over a five day period using the SuperTracker tool produced by the USDA. Use the tool to analyse your diet and create a report on the pros and cons of your own diet.
 * 13. You Are What You Eat.**

Create a PSI on why it is important to study any of the topics we addressed in the class this year. Embed your PSI into your wikipage.
 * 14. Public Service Announcement **

// For the more technically gifted.... // Research a variety of iPad apps and demonstrate how they could be used in the physiology classroom next year. Create a lesson that can be taught using the iPad. Create three short (3-4 mins) animations of subjects we have covered in class this year using the Show Me/EduCreations iPad app
 * *15. iPads in the Classroom **

Use the class twitter account to tweet useful resources, news articles etc. Research and suggest ways to use twitter in the classroom next year. Present your findings in a multimedia presentation.
 * *16. Twittter **

Register at the NP discussion forum. Complete Step 1 and Step 2 in the Getting Started process and then provide your insight on the six questions on Addiction. Revisit the site over the course of the next few weeks and add respond to others comments and add any additional insights. Discuss with me how this tool can be used in the classroom next year.
 * 17. On Line Discussion Forum - Collaborize**

THIS IS IMPORTANT!!! Is there anything you want to study, present, design etc. in the following weeks that can be linked to physiological research or any section of the course? I welcome your ideas and thoughts.
 * ‍18. You want to do what? **

Please be aware that the school guidelines for acceptable use of technology are still in effect.


 * //‍In addition in the last week of the course you will be asked to complete an evaluation of the course using the link below. You will be awarded a grade on completion (10)// **
 * Course Assessment ** : Please answer these questions as accurately and freely as you feel necessary. I will use the information to adapt next years curriculum to students needs. I am looking for recognition of what worked for you in the classroom, constructive criticism and suggestions for the future. Your grade will not depend on the positive or negative nature of your comments but on the depth of your explanation. As always I appreciate your input and thanks for all your hard work this year. ​


 * FINAL ** : Friday June 21st- Please see me with a list of your present grades so we can work out your exemption status

‍ ** Planning ** ‍A suggestion: Pick something that really interests you and incorporate two assignments into one! Before you start plan your schedule for the remaining days, use the chart provided if needed. //Memorial// //Day // || //28// || //29 // || //30// || //31 // || //June // 1 || // **due ** // || //4// || //5// //Fetal Pig// || 6 //Fetal Pig// || //7// //Fetal Pig // //<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.5;">Prom // || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">//8// || // **<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">due ** // || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">//11// || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">//12// || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">//13// //<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">10 x 20 // || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">//14// //<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.5;">10 x 20 // || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">//15// ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">//SUN// || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">//MON// || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">//TUE// || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">//WED// || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">//THUR// || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">//FRI// || <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">//SAT// ||
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">//1st// //<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">Project // **
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 * //<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">due //** || //<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">18 // || //<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">19 // || //<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.5;">20 // || //<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.5;">21 //

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px;">//Science// //<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.5;">Exam // ||  || // **Extra credit for projects handed in before the due date** //
 * 10% off your grade for every day a project is handed in late **
 * So to summarize, you will need to do........ **
 * 1. 10 x 20 presentation (20) **
 * 2. Three projects (total 75) **
 * 3. Course evaluation (10) **
 * When you have finished these you have finished the course!!!! **
 * Congratulations **