Circulatory/Respiratory CASE STUDIES presented as Wikispaces

Instructions

Create a Wiki account:

Go to http://www.wikispaces.com and create an account for your group. Name the account “Period_RespiratoryCase1” (for example) so we know what case study is being presented. Simply follow the on-screen directions to build your site.

Wiki Permission = Protected
Wiki Type - K12 Education
Wiki Name = “P3Circulatory1” or whatever
Manage Wiki - Invite your group members(need email account) + teacher
Build your site!

What to include in your Wiki:

The purpose of your Wiki is to educate other students in the class about your case study. You can assume that your audience knows the basics about how the circulatory and respiratory systems work, but you need to clearly explain all of the specific aspects of your case study. Be sure to include:

Text:
1. An introduction to your patient (age, sex, symptoms, whatever history is relevant)
2. An overview of the basic issue/condition/problem faced by your patient
3. A discussion of what’s causing the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed, and how it should be treated. This part of your Wiki should essentially answer the questions presented in your case study. Don’t write them out as answers though – present the information in an interesting, clear way that will share your understanding of the patient’s condition with your fellow students.
4. Include links to relevant sources used to find your information.

Pictures: Place at least two (but preferably more) figures, diagrams, photos etc. to illustrate your case study. Engage your viewer with interesting images.

Video/animations: Embed at least one video or animation in your wiki, again, illustrating some aspect of your case study. Try to find videos that pack a lot of relevant information into a short amount of time. Use your best judgment to find examples that are accurate and clear. Under EDIT menu go to Widgets and Video. Follow the onscreen directions. Check with your teacher if you aren’t sure.

EPTAS after chapter 6

This chapter focused on touch, which we had explored a bit earlier. Have your views changed? What did you see in this chapter that was surprising? Please reflect on the chapter, what you found interesting, and comment on at least one other student's comments. (whoever posts first, please make a 2nd shorter post responding to a classmates ideas)

Post your response by class time on Monday, May 2nd.

EPTAS after chatper 5

Dr. Sanders focus on sight and vision and their importance to medicine and the art of diagnosis in Chapter 5. What did you see in this chapter that was surprising? Please reflect on the chapter, what you found interesting, and comment on at least one other student's comments. (whoever posts first, please make a 2nd shorter post responding to a classmates ideas)

Post before leaving on retreat.

Endocrine Glands activity

Human Endocrine Glands and Hormones

Reproductive System Overview

Here is another 9 minute overview, this time of reproduction and development.

The Endocrine System Overview

This 9 minute video is a terrific overview/review of the Endocrine System. I would recommend watching BEFORE you do tonight's reading, as it will help highlight the key ideas and give good context for that information.

Endocrine System: Hormones!

This coming week we'll be delving into the endocrine system; looking at hormones and how they function. One of the best examples of hormones and how they function is found in understanding our reproductive systems: how we develop to become sexually mature, and how we regulate our reproductive systems once they are "online," so to speak.

I am fascinated and amazed by what our bodies do, and look forward to discussing them in class. That being said, I realize it can be difficult to talk about (or watch videos about) some of these things. So I am asking you to watch the 45 minute episode of Body Story embedded below so that we can use it as a basis for our discussion, but not have the awkwardness of watching it together in class.

You should have finished watching it by class time on Tuesday, April 19th.