week of 15 December

Hi all,
  Update to today's class notes.

Sebum helps to block reproduction in bacteria, hence the "antibacterial properties".  There are other skin secretions that form what is called the "acid mantle" of the skin and make the pH of the skin lower than it would be otherwise.  This also helps to destroy bacteria.

Hope this helps!  Ms. L

week of 15 December

Hi everyone,
  Short week this week!  Today we will finish the notes on the integumentary system.  I will be giving you an article that you will write a summary for in class either today or Wednesday.  Wednesday is a work period for the skin disorder project or anything else that is useful for you besides totally goofing off and being loud and annoying.  :)

  As per usual, no homework due right after break.  My philosophy is that you (and I) should take the time to really recharge, have fun and relax, and enjoy time with friends and family.  When I see you in the new year, then we can get back to work.

  Come to AFT on Wednesday if you need help with anything.  I have a professional day on Thursday so won't be available for that AFT.  Thanks, Ms. Leary

DUE DATES:

• Skin disorder project + abstract -- Friday 9 January (please note amended due date, changed from                                                                                           Weds 7 Jan)

• "Does Race Exist?" summary, reaction, & questions -- Friday 9 January

week of 8 December

Hi there,
  This week we'll be continuing our discussion of the integumentary system.  You will also be getting started on a research project on an integumentary system disorder.  This is due after vacation on Wednesday 7 January.  We'll likely finish up the integumentary notes before vacation.  Next Wednesday is a work period for the project.
   Please come to AFT if confused!  Thanks, Ms. L

P.S.  If you are in p. 3 and missing class today due to field trip, please let me know your top three integumentary system disorders by p.3 if you can.  I've shared the document in your folder.  If you don't have a preference, please tell me this.  Also, if you just want to make sure you don't have to look at gross pictures tell me that!  Ms. L

DUE DATES:
• Integumentary coloring sheet - Weds 10 Dec NOT TODAY!!! my bad on last week's blog!
• nothing else before vaca...  :)

update 1 December post

Hey everyone,
  Se' found this brief TED talk on an advance in stopping bleeding quickly.  It is really amazing and presents a very interesting perspective on the extracellular matrix.  My fellow science fiction fans may also think of the Borg when you see the white cube in the animation. :)  Anyway, this is just cool, so I wanted to share with you.  Enjoy!  Ms. L

P.S.  Warning...there is a simulated wound with lots of blood.

Instantaneous blood clotting video

week of 1 December

Hi all,
  Monday we finished the tissue unit with you taking the lab practical exam.  The rest of the week, we will be beginning the unit on the integumentary system.  This is the last unit before the midterm and you will not be tested on this.  The midterm will be cumulative with a focus on the integumentary system.  Wednesday you will start some coloring and then Friday we'll start going over the questions you could have been working on in class today.
  I will do a make up for the tissue ID test on Wednesday during AFT.  Please plan to come in then if you were out today.  As always, see me for help as needed.  Ms. Leary

DUE DATES:
• Integumentary questions due Friday 5 Dec.  (you can work together on these)
• Integumentary coloring sheet - Monday 8 Dec.