Have you ever considered a career in Medical Imaging?...

Daily Blog Thought - We are working on time management and strengthening our personal skills.  Keep thinking about what your "time wasters" are and how you can fit everything into your life and have quality time for yourself too!!! It can be done! Make a list of your time wasters and be ready to share!

DUBLIN HIGH - ANTICIPATE THE NEED AND PACK A LUNCH!

GRANADA - WEAR YOUR BLACK AND GOLD!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

IMMUNIZATIONS -  FLU SHOTS:  Please go get yours if you have not done so. I would like them no later than 10/20.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• GHS - SENIOR PARENT NIGHT Tuesday, October 7th from 6-7:30         Click HERE for a copy of the flier.
• 2014 TRI-VALLEY COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
• WHEN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 6:30-8:30
• WHO:  STUDENTS WITH THEIR PARENTS
• AT: LIVERMORE HIGH SCHOOL
• GETSET - (Girls Exploring Technology, Science and Engineering Together) 
• GETSET is an extracurricular program for female students who are interested in STEM. GetSet encourages female students to maintain and explore their interests in STEM related courses and careers through hands-on workshops, field trips and networking events with professional women in STEM careers.
• If you are interested in joining GETSET give your name to Ms. Buckley and she will submit you as one of her applicants!
• Ladies - Do you need EXTRA CREDIT or SERVICE HOURS? Talk to me about signing up for GETSET!
• GOOD NEWS BEARS - There will be a sort day this coming   Sunday, Oct 5 starting at 10 am, 1838 Catalina Ct. Directly behind Lucky on Concannon and Holmes.  Let me know if you are planning on going or contact Avery Harker at: a.harker@yahoo.com

HOMEWORK

• Click HERE for tonight's assignment.  Enjoy!
• Whack-A-Bone Photo due tomorrow! Need the link - Scroll back down through past blog posts!
• Please bring in a flower ( a nice looking one) tomorrow! PM students keep it moist with a paper towel and plastic baggie. 
• Foothill - Your Career Counselor Papers MUST be in by tomorrow for full credit! No exceptions!
• Keenan

Happy Homecoming GHS Seniors!

DAILY BLOG THOUGHT
Compare and Contrast the Human Skeleton with a Cat Skeleton
Click HERE to get started!

GREAT INFORMATION - KNOW THIS - IT WILL HELP

BONE BIOLOGY

What types of cells form bone?

There are three types of bone cells: osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts. Osteoblasts form new bone by hardening the protein collagen with minerals. Osteocytes maintain bone by exchanging nutrients and wastes between blood and bone tissues. Osteoclasts destroy bone and release minerals back into the blood.

What materials make up bone?

Bone is made up of both organic and inorganic components. Protein collagen provides the flexibility of bones; the mineral component of bones is mostly hydroxyapatites, formed primarily of calcium and phosphorus. Small amounts of sodium, magnesium, fluorides, and carbonates are also present. One-third of living bone is water.

What is the structure of bone?

Bones are actually made up of two different types of bone. Cortical bone, or compact bone, forms the outer thick layer. Cancellous bone, or spongy bone, is formed out of trabeculae, bony struts that provide support. In living bone, cancellous bone contains the red bone marrow.

What is the function of bone?

Bone has three main functions. It supports the body and stores minerals that are needed for metabolic functions. In organisms that have exoskeletons, shells, or bony scales, bone provides protection from predators.

How do muscles attach to bones?

Muscle fibers attach to bone via strong fibrous connective tissues, either directly through muscle fascicles or indirectly through tendons. The connective tissue joins the outer layer of the periosteum, a connective tissue membrane that covers the bone. At the points where tendons attach to bones, raised areas of bone (such as tubercles, trochanters, and crests) may develop to provide extra attachment area.

How do bones grow?

After birth, increase in the length of bone is caused by growth of hyaline cartilage which is then replaced by bone tissue. Increase in the width of bone is caused by appositional growth, in which bone tissue is added to the surface of the existing bone. This new bone tissue is secreted from the deep layer of the periosteum, a connective tissue membrane that covers the bone.

How do bones form?

The process by which bones form, beginning in the eighth week of an embryo's development, is known as osteogenesis or ossification. The majority of the skull bones and the clavicle develop through intramembranous ossification, in which the bones form directly from an embryonic tissue known as mesenchyme. All other bones of the body develop through endochrondral ossification, in which the bones are first formed in hyaline cartilage which then is gradually replaced by bone tissue. Endochrondral ossification of long bones begins in the diaphysis, or shaft, of the bone; the last stage is the ossification of the epiphyses, or the ends. This last stage occurs around the time of birth. Ossification continues throughout life, with the epiphyses finally fusing to the diaphysis in adulthood. Until then, a section of hyaline cartilage known as the epiphyseal plate remains between the diaphysis and the epiphysis.

THE HUMAN SKELETON

What is the smallest bone in the human body?

The smallest bones are the ear ossicles, three bones that are found in the middle ear. They are called the stapes (stirrup), incus (anvil), and malleus (hammer).

What is the longest bone in the human body?

The longest bone in the human body is the femur, sometimes called the thighbone.

How many bones are in the human body?

On average, there are 206 bones in the human skeleton. A baby has over 300 bones, some of which fuse together as the individual grows. Variation means that an adult human may have between 200 and 210 bones in their body.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• GHS - SENIOR PARENT NIGHT Tuesday, October 7th from 6-7:30         Click HERE for a copy of the flier.
• 2014 TRI-VALLEY COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
• WHEN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 6:30-8:30
• WHO:  STUDENTS WITH THEIR PARENTS
• AT: LIVERMORE HIGH SCHOOL
• GETSET - (Girls Exploring Technology, Science and Engineering Together) 
• GETSET is an extracurricular program for female students who are interested in STEM. GetSet encourages female students to maintain and explore their interests in STEM related courses and careers through hands-on workshops, field trips and networking events with professional women in STEM careers.
• If you are interested in joining GETSET give your name to Ms. Buckley and she will submit you as one of her applicants!
• Ladies - Do you need EXTRA CREDIT or SERVICE HOURS? Talk to me about signing up for GETSET!
• GOOD NEWS BEARS - There will be a sort day this coming   Sunday, Oct 5 starting at 10 am, 1838 Catalina Ct. Directly behind Lucky on Concannon and Holmes.  Let me know if you are planning on going or contact Avery Harker at: a.harker@yahoo.com

CLASS DONATION

Would you or your family like to make a donation to our class?  We are in DIRE need of the following - HAND SANITIZER, KLEENEX, ANTIBACTERIAL WIPES.  Remind your parents that any donation is a tax write-off!

HOMEWORK

• Click HERE to begin learning all the names of the bones in the body - get any anger or frustration out on the Whack-A-Bone Project! Spend at least 30 more minutes on this project! Once you have completed all three levels and have a completed score card take a picture with your phone and email it to me! Or even better - POST IT as a comment on our blog!
• All of the worksheets that were handed out today will not be due until next Monday.  There will not be a quiz or binder check on Friday - I will postpone it until next Wednesday!

Why did the vampire drive on the motorway? Someone told him it was a main artery!

OUCH... 

Now tell me which bones were involved in this little accident.

Daily Blog Thoughts Part I

Just wanted to CLARIFY where red blood cells are made.

Blood is Made in the Bone Marrow
All of the cells in the blood, red blood cells, all types of white blood cells, and platelets are made in the bone marrow. This happens primarily in the flat bones in your body such as the skull, the sternum, and the pelvis.

Blood Cell Development
All of the cells differentiate from one group of "master cells" called stem cells. The stem cells can become whatever kind of blood cell the body needs. They come under the influence of factors in their environment to become red cells, white cells, or platelets.

NAME OUR SKELETON -  If you would like to name our class skeleton please submit all nominations to me by Friday! Thanks, we will vote as a dual class!

UPCOMING EVENTS

• GHS - SENIOR PARENT NIGHT Tuesday, October 7th from 6-7:30         Click HERE for a copy of the flier.
• 2014 TRI-VALLEY COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
• WHEN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 6:30-8:30
• WHO:  STUDENTS WITH THEIR PARENTS
• AT: LIVERMORE HIGH SCHOOL
• GETSET - (Girls Exploring Technology, Science and Engineering Together) 
• GETSET is an extracurricular program for female students who are interested in STEM. GetSet encourages female students to maintain and explore their interests in STEM related courses and careers through hands-on workshops, field trips and networking events with professional women in STEM careers.
• If you are interested in joining GETSET give your name to Ms. Buckley and she will submit you as one of her applicants!
• Ladies - Do you need EXTRA CREDIT or SERVICE HOURS? Talk to me about signing up for GETSET!
• GOOD NEWS BEARS - There will be a sort day this coming                   Sunday, Oct 5 starting at 10 am, 1838 Catalina Ct. Directly behind Lucky on Concannon and Holmes.  Let me know if you are planning on going or contact Avery Harker at: a.harker@yahoo.com

CLASS DONATION

Would you or your family like to make a donation to our class?  We are in DIRE need of the following - HAND SANITIZER, KLEENEX, ANTIBACTERIAL WIPES.  Remind your parents that any donation is a tax write-off!

DAILY BLOG THOUGHTS - PART II

Chief Complaint: 14-year-old girl admitted with a broken left leg.

History: Nicole Michaelson, a 14-year-old girl, was skiing when she fell and broke her left leg. As she fell, her left leg got caught under the body of another skier who ran into her. An X-ray revealed that the fracture was a compound, tibial-fibular fracture just below the knee. The X-ray also revealed a torn meniscal cartilage in the knee above the fracture. The girl remained in the hospital for 14 days because of an infection of the leg in the area of skin breakage. Her immobilized leg was casted after the infection subsided. She remained in a full leg-length cast for 3 months, after which the upper portion of the cast was removed and she was allowed to start bearing weight on the leg. The bones ultimately healed, but the girl continued to have left knee swelling ("water on the knee") and pain made worse by walking. Arthroscopic examination of the knee revealed a meniscus that was still torn 6 months after her injury.

Questions:

1. What does the term "tibial-fibular fracture" mean?

2. What is a compound fracture?

3. Why was her injury more likely to become infected than a routine fracture of the leg?

4. Describe the microscopic features of osseous tissue that help long bones withstand lateral stress without breaking.

5. Describe the changes a broken bone undergoes as it is healing.

6. How does weight-bearing influence the bone repair process you described above? (i.e. what effect does weight-bearing have on the orientation of the Haversian systems?)

HOMEWORK

• Click HERE to begin learning all the names of the bones in the body - get any anger or frustration out on the Whack-A-Bone Project! Spend at least 30 more minutes on this project! Once you have completed all three levels and have a completed score card take a picture with your phone and email it to me! Or even better - POST IT as a comment on our blog!
• All of the worksheets that were handed out today will not be due until next Monday.  There will not be a quiz or binder check on Friday - I will postpone it until next Wednesday!

Dem Bones Dem Bones...

This goes out to all of my vet people...

UPCOMING EVENTS

• 2014 TRI-VALLEY COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
• WHEN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 6:30-8:30
• WHO:  STUDENTS WITH THEIR PARENTS
• AT: LIVERMORE HIGH SCHOOL
• GETSET - (Girls Exploring Technology, Science and Engineering Together) 
• GETSET is an extracurricular program for female students who are interested in STEM. GetSet encourages female students to maintain and explore their interests in STEM related courses and careers through hands-on workshops, field trips and networking events with professional women in STEM careers.
• If you are interested in joining GETSET give your name to Ms. Buckley and she will submit you as one of her applicants!

CLASS DONATION

Would you or your family like to make a donation to our class?  We are in DIRE need of the following - HAND SANITIZER, KLEENEX, ANTIBACTERIAL WIPES.  Remind your parents that any donation is a tax write-off!

Thank you to Trisha (PM), Cat (AM) and Ms. Mintz for donating - YOU ALL ROCK!

DAILY BLOG THOUGHTS

Make a list of all prefixes, roots and suffixes that would go with the skeletal system.  Be ready to share them in class tomorrow! You should have at minimum 20 different ones!

HOMEWORK

Click HERE to begin learning all the names of the bones in the body - get any anger or frustration out on the Whack-A-Bone Project! Spend at least 30 minutes on this tonight!

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. Nelson Mandela

GRATITUDES

Have you done yours this week?

Would you or your family like to make a donation to our class?  We are in DIRE need of the following - HAND SANITIZER, KLEENEX, ANTIBACTERIAL WIPES.  Remind your parents that any donation is a tax write-off! Yeah!

MEDOCCS SLOGAN & SWEATSHIRTS

Hi All - 
I am on the hunt for a slogan or a tag line for our class. I am also looking at getting class sweatshirts.  Do you like to design? If yes, submit all ideas and thoughts to me (Ms. Buck) by Friday!

AM CLASS

Please click HERE and HERE for a special schedule for Friday AND for next week due to Homecoming Festivities.  Our class is Period 3! Please take note of any changes!

UPCOMING EVENTS

• 2014 TRI-VALLEY COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
• WHEN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 6:30-8:30
• WHO:  STUDENTS WITH THEIR PARENTS
• AT: LIVERMORE HIGH SCHOOL
• GETSET - (Girls Exploring Technology, Science and Engineering Together) 
• GETSET is an extracurricular program for female students who are interested in STEM. GetSet encourages female students to maintain and explore their interests in STEM related courses and careers through hands-on workshops, field trips and networking events with professional women in STEM careers.
• If you are interested in joining GETSET give your name to Ms. Buckley and she will submit you as one of her applicants!

DUE TOMORROW
1.  Medical Terminology Project - Due Friday, 9/26

2.  Career Counseling Appointment - Due Friday, 9/26 - make sure you have an apt. today!

 WHAT TO STUDY
1.  Skin Cancer / Melanoma
2. Integumentary System and the Medical Terminology that goes with it!
3. Any Medical Terminology in the MT Project
4.  Anything covered/discussed in the Ethics lecture
Here is a LINK to the youtube video we watched via UC Davis.

“And like flowers in the fields, that make wonderful views, when we stand side-by-side in our wonderful hues.. We all make a beauty so wonderfully true. We are special and different, and just the same, too! So whenever you look at your beautiful skin, from your wiggling toes to your giggling grin... Think how lucky you are that the skin you live in, so beautifully holds the "You" who's within.” ― Michael Tyler, The Skin You Live In

INTENTION FOR TOMORROW

Make sure you tell at least three people how much you appreciate them and WHY!

DAILY BLOG THOUGHTS
List ten hidden melanomas and be ready to present them tomorrow in class.

MEDOCCS SLOGAN & SWEATSHIRTS
Hi All - 
I am on the hunt for a slogan or a tag line for our class. I am also looking at getting class sweatshirts.  Do you like to design? If yes, submit all ideas and thoughts to me (Ms. Buck) by Friday!

HOMEWORK
1.  Watch THIS video for good info on the integumentary system!

2. Then answer THESE questions on skin cancer!

2.  Medical Terminology Project - Due Friday, 9/26

3.  Career Counseling Appointment - Due Friday, 9/26 - make sure you have an apt. today!

4.  Keenan - Not due until the end of October, but if you have down time this is where it is at!

AM CLASS
Please click HERE and HERE for a special schedule for Friday AND for next week due to Homecoming Festivities.  Our class is Period 3! Please take note of any changes!

UPCOMING EVENTS

• 2014 TRI-VALLEY COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
• WHEN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 6:30-8:30
• WHO:  STUDENTS WITH THEIR PARENTS
• AT: LIVERMORE HIGH SCHOOL
• GETSET - (Girls Exploring Technology, Science and Engineering Together) 
• GETSET is an extracurricular program for female students who are interested in STEM. GetSet encourages female students to maintain and explore their interests in STEM related courses and careers through hands-on workshops, field trips and networking events with professional women in STEM careers.
• If you are interested in joining GETSET give your name to Ms. Buckley and she will submit you as one of her applicants!

• ***COLLEGE & CAREER VISITS***

  September 22nd - Georgia Tech, Atlanta

  September 23rd - NROTC Information Session

  October 7th - University of Idaho, Moscow 

  October 13th - UC Merced, California 

  October 13th - Biola University, California (after school)

  October 14th - Linfield College, Oregon

  October 16th - University of Arizona, Tucson

  October 17th - St. Mary's College, Moraga

  October 20th - Holy Names University, Oakland

  October 22nd - UC Santa Cruz, California

  October 23rd - Mills College, Oakland

  October 27th - Purdue University, Indiana

  October 30th - Academy of the Arts, San Francisco

  October 31st - University of San Diego, California

  November 12th - Savannah College of Art and Design, Georgia 

  November 13th - Santa Fe University of Art and Design, New Mexico

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HEALING HANDS CLUB - GOOD NEWS BEARS
CONTACT JEANIE HAIGH OR AVERY HARKER (CLUB PRESIDENT) IF YOU CAN HELP OUT
JHAIGH@WEBBEARINGS.COM OR A.HARKER@YAHOO.COM

• They will have a sort day  this coming Sunday, Sept 28 starting at 10 am.  At their storage office, 1838 Catalina Ct. They will be sorting and bagging Christmas that day.
•   Also they need to know asap if anyone is available to help with a sales booth on Saturday,     October 4 from  10 – 4 at the Elks Lodge in Livermore. They will have their collector bears and dolls for sale.
• Mark your calendars for Friday, Dec 5. We’ll be hosting the refreshments at Deacon Dave’s opening night ceremonies again. Which sounds like super fun to me! :)

Please let me know if you volunteer at any of these functions so I can give you credit for the hours.  Thanks - Ms. B!

Morals, Ethics, and Law

INTENTION FOR TOMORROW
Pause, look up to the sun and let your face catch it, close your eyes and take a deep breath and smile. Not only will you get extra Vitamin D, but it will remind you to enjoy it now before the time changes! Just make sure you have your sunscreen on!


MEDOCCS SLOGAN & SWEATSHIRTS
Hi All - 
I am on the hunt for a slogan or a tag line for our class. I am also looking at getting class sweatshirts.  Do you like to design submit all ideas and thoughts to me (Ms. Buck) by Friday!

DAILY BLOG THOUGHTS
Google Terry Schiavo and read about her story.  Write down two things you agree with and two things you disagree with from the case.  Then define these terms - durable power of attorney, DNR, advance health care directive. Type or write it up and bring it to class tomorrow to be stamped and discussed.

HOMEWORK
1.  Click HERE for tonight's homework - We are starting the integumentary system!

2.  Medical Terminology Project - Due Friday, 9/26

3.  Career Counseling Appointment - Due Friday, 9/26 - make sure you have an apt. today!

4.  Keenan - Not due until the end of October, but if you have down time this is where it is at!

UPCOMING EVENTS

• 2014 TRI-VALLEY COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR
• WHEN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH 6:30-8:30
• WHO:  STUDENTS WITH THEIR PARENTS
• AT: LIVERMORE HIGH SCHOOL
• GETSET - (Girls Exploring Technology, Science and Engineering Together) 
• GETSET is an extracurricular program for female students who are interested in STEM. GetSet encourages female students to maintain and explore their interests in STEM related courses and careers through hands-on workshops, field trips and networking events with professional women in STEM careers.
• If you are interested in joining GETSET give your name to Ms. Buckley and she will submit you as one of her applicants!

• ***COLLEGE & CAREER VISITS***

  September 22nd - Georgia Tech, Atlanta

  September 23rd - NROTC Information Session

  October 7th - University of Idaho, Moscow 

  October 13th - UC Merced, California 

  October 13th - Biola University, California (after school)

  October 14th - Linfield College, Oregon

  October 16th - University of Arizona, Tucson

  October 17th - St. Mary's College, Moraga

  October 20th - Holy Names University, Oakland

  October 22nd - UC Santa Cruz, California

  October 23rd - Mills College, Oakland

  October 27th - Purdue University, Indiana

  October 30th - Academy of the Arts, San Francisco

  October 31st - University of San Diego, California

  November 12th - Savannah College of Art and Design, Georgia 

  November 13th - Santa Fe University of Art and Design, New Mexico

  *

HEALING HANDS CLUB - GOOD NEWS BEARS
CONTACT JEANIE HAIGH OR AVERY HARKER (CLUB PRESIDENT) IF YOU CAN HELP OUT
JHAIGH@WEBBEARINGS.COM OR A.HARKER@YAHOO.COM

• They will have a sort day  this coming Sunday, Sept 28 starting at 10 am.  At their storage office, 1838 Catalina Ct. They will be sorting and bagging Christmas that day.
•   Also they need to know asap if anyone is available to help with a sales booth on Saturday,     October 4 from  10 – 4 at the Elks Lodge in Livermore. They will have their collector bears and dolls for sale.
• Mark your calendars for Friday, Dec 5. We’ll be hosting the refreshments at Deacon Dave’s opening night ceremonies again. Which sounds like super fun to me! :)

Please let me know if you volunteer at any of these functions so I can give you credit for the hours.  Thanks - Ms. B!