As part of your final semester grade, you will
be asked to submit a portfolio of independent work relating to
topics of physiology. It will be worth 50% of your final exam
grade. To prepare your portfolio, you will be expected to complete
three segments of independent work in physiology from the list of possible portfolio elements described on the following pages. You are encouraged to think carefully about this list and to choose portfolio elements that reflect your interests and/or talents.
You should add work to your portfolio throughout the semester
so that you have completed your portfolio elements by due date.
This will also prevent the mad rush to complete work during the
last week of the semester.
You will need to submit a contract for all projects. This contract will ensure that independent projects will be appropriate for the portfolio. There is an estimated completion date on each contract. This is to help space out the assignments and prevent procrastination. Projects turned in one week late without prior notice and sufficient reason will be lowered one grade. A sample copy of the contract form is attached.
A bibliography must be included for ALL assignments, so be sure to keep track of what resources you have used. For all written work it is important to avoid plagiarism as this may lead to an "F" grade on any element.
PORTFOLIO DUE DATE:
· Each submission should contain graphics
of some aspect of the disease as well as an outline description
of the specific characteristics, causes, signs symptoms, diagnosis,
and treatment for the disease. Examples
The entire portfolio must be completed and turned in the Monday
of Closed week
PORTFOLIO ELEMENTS
Disease Diary
Complete a diary with information on a disease from selected organ systems, for a total of five. Your log should include information that you have gained from both internet and library research. Interviews with scientists or medical professionals will enhance your work. The list of topics is to the right.
· All sources should be cited in the correct format for
print and internet. Please include the reference for any graphics
you include.
· Avoid plagiarism at all costs. It will cost you an "F"
grade on this portion of your portfolio.
Skin Diseases
Bone Diseases
Muscle Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Endocrine Disorders
Blood Diseases
Heart Disease
Lung Disease
Digestive Diseases
Urinary Diseases
Reproductive Diseases
CAREER
RESEARCH AND SHADOWING
Prepare an oral report, written report,
scrapbook, or videotape on a career related to physiology. Collect
information on this career and interview several individuals involved
in this career.
Examples
Doctor
Medical researcher
Nurse
Radiologist
Physical Therapist
PHYSIOLOGY IN THE NEWS
Prepare a scrapbook of newspaper and
magazine articles that relate to physiology. You will need to
find at least 2 articles per week for ten weeks. Another possibility
is to make a collection of 10-20 articles relating to a specific
current topic related to physiology. However you chose to do this,
a minimum of 20 articles is required. Organize the scrapbook chronologically
and or by related topics (if serial). Write a brief synopsis of
the information in each article and it's significance to our lives.
Examples
· Collect physiology articles from your family's newspapers
and magazines.
· Select a topic of interest to you and collect recent
articles on this topic.
· Magazine articles may be copied.
WRITTEN REPORT
Complete a three page written report
on some aspect of physiology other than disease/disorder or pure
function. To prepare for writing your report, you will be expected
to research the topic related to physiology, organize the information,
and prepare a concept map or an organized set of note cards.
Examples
The Artificial Spleen Report
ORAL REPORT
Produce a videotaped ten minute
oral report on a topic related to biology. To prepare for videotaping
your report, you will be expected to research the topic, organize
the information, and prepare a concept map or an organized set
of note cards (to be handed in with the video). Do not feel limited
to a "news cast" like report. You can be creative, creating
a movie-like presentation if you like.
Examples
· Human System Malfunction Report
DECISION-MAKING: BIOETHICS
Examine an issue of social significance
that has no clear right or wrong side, such as abortion. You will
learn about the personal, scientific, social, and ethical dimensions
of the issue and prepare a "Pros and Cons" report in
a "debate" on the issue.
Examples
· Do People Have The Right To ------- Project.
MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION
Produce a multimedia presentation
that uses slides, videotape, laser disk images and a written or
taped script to present information on a physiology related topic.
Examples
· Produce a multimedia presentation for sharing in
a future physiology class.
GRAPHIC REPRESENTATION
Create an original graphic such as
a bulletin board, model, mobile, computer graphic, or series of
photographs to represent related physiological concepts. Your
graphic should be accompanied by a written explanation or key
for the graphic.
Examples
· Make a three dimensional model illustrating a physiology
concept.
· Make a mobile on a physiology concept.
INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECT
Select a physiology topic and demonstrate/explain how it relates
to four other subject areas such as: English, social studies,
math, art, music, physical education, or business.
Examples
· Explain how "The Human Heart" is a theme
that is common to many subject areas.
CREATIVE PROJECT
Use your ingenuity, your talent, or
your sense of humor to demonstrate independent learning in a physiology
topic that interests you. If none of the other categories fit
you needs, come up with your own. This requires detailed discussion
with me before beginning.