Welcome to Physiology

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Welcome to Physiology

• Ms. Melissa Pelullo
• mpelullo_at_livingston.org
• 973-535-8000 ext. 8874

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A little bit about me...

• This is my fourth year teaching at Livingston
  High School. I am teaching Honors Biology and
  Physiology. I received my BA in Secondary
  Education and Biology from Seton Hall University.
  In my spare time I like to exercise, read, be
  outdoors, and enjoy time with my family.

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A little bit more about me...

• I am demanding yet fair with my students.
  Students are expected to come prepared to class,
  work to the best of their abilities and be
  respectful to me, to other students and staff at
  all times. I believe strongly in encouraging
  students' development of a sense of
  responsibility and self-advocacy.

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Ms. Pelullos Office Room S10A

• Available before and after school most days
  except for Mondays
• Available for extra help speak with me before
  hand to schedule a time or to ensure my
  availability (in person or by email)

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The Schedule

• Students attend class 3 or 4 days a week
• With one or two lab daysB
• Afternoon Class
• 2nd half of lunch

Lab Periods 80 Minutes
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What will students learn?
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Course Overview

• Our journey is going to take through most of the
  systems of the human body. We are going to start
  with a basic introduction to physiology, which
  will include a review of cell structure, and will
  look at all the special tissues that make up all
  of our organs. We will then continue on our
  journey through skeletal, nervous,
  cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and
  excretory systems.

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Course Overview

• In this course, the students are going to find
  out how the human body is built and how it
  functions.
• You have heard the analogy that the human body
  works like a well oiled machine, this is
  trueBUTsometimes that machine breaks down or
  has problems, so special attention will be given
  in each unit to injuries sustained as well as
  pathological conditions (diseases).
• We will compare these conditions to the norm in
  order to enhance your overall understanding of
  both the disease and how the body deals with it.

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What can you do to enhance learning in this class?

• Make sure your student has the proper materials
  (which are discussed in the Welcome packet).
  Check at the beginning of each marking period to
  see if they need a new notebook or other
  supplies.
• Plastic 3 ring binder 1 and 1/2 inch NO
  CARDBOARD
• Loose-leaf paper, I have white unlined paper for
  you.
• Flash drive optional (may be needed for
  projects)
• 2 pencils good erasers blue and or black
  pens ONLY
• LHS academic assignment/calendar
• Check our (Mrs. Bremmer) teacher pages on the LHS
  website. Both are updated frequently, and
  includes assignment information and general class
  information. Handouts, copies of class notes and
  list of helpful websites can also be found on the
  websites.

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What else can you do?

• Ask to look at their notebook periodically. They
  should be able to show you class notes and lab
  assignments. Encourage them to keep an organized
  notebook. With all the hands on lab work we
  perform, we are sure you are going to hear about
  the hearts, lungs and of course cats that we will
  dissect. Engage your student in conversation and
  ASK questions!
• Let me know if a problem occurs. If for any
  reason, things are not going smoothly for your
  student, call or email me as soon as possible. Do
  not wait or hesitate!!

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Teacher Webpage Updated Daily!

• mpelullo_at_livingston.org
• Contact me with any questions or concerns!

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Remind

• A great way to keep in touch with my students
• All the student needs to do is text the provided
  number with a key phase All of this information
  is found on my teacher page under the tab
  Remind
• Once they have texted the number, they will
  receive texts from me with reminders, due dates,
  additional class info!!

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Grading

• Marking Period grade will be based on a point
  system.
• Dividing the points earned by the points possible
  will give you your current average, this way you
  are aware of your grade at all times.
• Each assignment will have a clearly indicated
  point value.
• Note this class will be heavy in lab writing and
  quizzes/tests

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Textbook

• Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology 5th Edition
• Rod R. Seeley, Trent D. Stephens, and Philip Tate
• McGraw Hill, New York 2004

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Are you a pro?

• If you have any expertise in the areas we study,
  we would greatly appreciate your input.
• We have had parents in the past who were
  associated with the health fields. They were
  extremely helpful when difficult topics came up.
  
• Other parents sent in articles and photos dealing
  specific subjects we cover in class. If you can
  be of any assistance, let your student know or
  email myself or Mrs. Bremmer.

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Thank you for stopping by!