| LE Title: Anatomical Female Reproductive System | Author(s): Sara Nicolette & Laurie Franklin |
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Grade Level: post secondary (also applicable to high school anatomy & physiology classes) |
School Address: Herkimer Co.
BOCES 352 Gros Blvd. Herkimer, N.Y. |
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Topic/Subject Area: Human Anatomy & Physiology for Licensed Practical Nurses |
School Phone/Fax (315)867-2000 |
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LEARNING CONTEXT
Purpose or Focus of Experience
This experience serves as a cumulative application of the knowledge gained in the reproductive unit. It allows the student to incorporate both the declarative and procedural knowledge they gained. This sets the framework for the pathophysiology applications that are taught in their med/surg and obstetrical nursing class.
Connection to Standards
CAREER DEVELOPEMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL STUDIES
Standard 3b Specialized Health Services
Academic Foundations
Essential Question
The essential question in this unit is two fold. First is to identify anatomical landmarks of the previously dissected female reproductive tract. Second to explain the identified structures functions in the reproductive system.
Content Knowledge
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Declarative |
Procedural |
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Female reproductive anatomy |
Identify anatomical markings of the vaginal canal, cervix, uterine body, fundus, fallopian tubes, & ovaries |
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Fallopian tube variations Uterine lining levels |
normal ovum pathway * define the three internal linings and their functions in the menstral cycle |
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PROCEDURE At the point of this experience the nursing student has participated in several preliminary class exercises. These include required chapter reading on the female reproductive system (90 min), lecture on the specific internal female reproductive organs & their functions (90 min), and an instructor conducted dissection lab of an actual animal reproductive system (90 min).
during the dissection lab digital pictures are taken these pictures are exported onto a disc for use with power point technology students working on groups of two or three are asked to identify the following anatomical sites : vaginal canal, external & internal OS of cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes & ovaries. a comparison on the texture of the vaginal canal & uterus the function of each identified anatomical site is reviewed within the group a written summary of the groups finding is completed by each group participant All students are reassembled and an instructor lead power point presentation that reviews the individual group findings is done. |
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INSTRUCTIONAL/ENVIRONMENTAL MODIFICATIONS
The composite class discussion can be modified by transferring the photo prints to overhead transparencies.
TIME REQUIRED
30 to 90 minute prep time depending on method: 90 minute classroom participation time
RESOURCES
*animal female reproductive system (easily obtained from a slaughter house or a science supply catalog)
*dissection tray and equipment
*digital camera
*PC Disc for digital picture duplication
*PC 's with power point application tools for student
*ability for instructor to give power point presentations
*anatomy & physiology text
ASSESSMENT PLAN
In computer lab groups of 2-3 students will review digital dissection photos
At a 90 % proficiency each group will identify the following anatomical locations; the vaginal canal, cervix, uterine body, fundus, fallopian tubes, & ovaries, including the normal ovum pathway
At a 90 % proficiency each group will also explain the function of all identified anatomical locations & explain the three internal linings & their functions in the menstral cycle.
STUDENT WORK
Several digital images prints are enclosed as reference material.
REFLECTION
Use of this technology is a relatively new tool to our classroom. What proved the most helpful was the magnification and clarity that the digital images allowed. Universally the students were enthusiastic about the exercise. It is our intention to duplicate this approach in all future dissection labs. These images will then enable us to have an inventory of dissection exhibits for us at any time as a compliment to a variety of other nursing subjects we teach.