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Center High SchoolCenter High School
Informational Meeting for Informational Meeting for Parents and StudentsParents and Students
Center High School
Project Lead the WayBio-Medical
and Engineering
Programs
INTRODUCTIONPLTW + CHS
• Mr. Mike Jordan, Principal CHSOverview of PLTW and CHS goals
• Mr. Curtis Hunter, Bio-medical TeacherInstructional methods of PLTW
• Mr. Matt Tozzi, Bio-medical TeacherOverview of Biomedical Program
• Mr. Ben Klatt, Engineering Tech TeacherOverview of Engineering Program ARC Articulation
Introductions
What is PLTW?• Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a not-for-profit
organization partnering with public schools, organizations in the private sectors, and higher education institutions to increase the number and quality of engineers, technologists, and biomedical professionals graduating from our educational system.
• PLTW offers both a pre-engineering and biomedical sciences sequence of course work for high school students.
• PLTW courses utilize project and problem-based learning that teaches students how to apply what they are learning to real-life situations.
Why PLTW?
When asked which skills new college graduates needed to improve most—
More than half of the college recruiters responding to the question named some combination of critical thinking, problem solving skills and the ability to think independently.
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Standards-Based
National Science Education Standards
Principles and Standards of School Mathematics
National Health Care Cluster Foundation Standards
Standards for English Language Arts
Standards for Technological Literacy
National Content Standards for Engineering and Engineering Technology
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Curriculum Attributes
Rigorous and Relevant
Aligned with National Standards
Project and Problem-based
Integrate biology, chemistry, and physics
Integrate science, mathematics, English language arts, and social studies
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PLTW Biomedical and Engineering Programs
Address impending critical shortage of qualified science and health professionals.
Prepare students for rigorous post-secondary education at two and four-year colleges or universities.
Mat Tozzi
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Attributes of Graduates Expectations
Think creatively and critically.
Able to problem-solve.
Communicate effectively.
Have professional conduct.
Able to work in teams.
Understand how scientific research is conducted, applied, and funded.
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Biomedical Careers--- some examples ---
Doctor
Nurse
Dentist
Veterinarian
Pharmacist
Paramedic
Dietician
Surgeon
Research Scientist
Health Information Manager
Medical Technologist
Radiologist
Medical Technical Writer
Physicians’ Assistant
Biomedical Engineer
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PLTW Biomedical Sciences Program
Address impending critical shortage of qualified science and health professionals.
Prepare students for rigorous post-secondary education at two and four-year colleges or universities.
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Course #1: (PBS) Principles of the Biomedical Sciences
Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bio-informatics.
Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including: heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases.
Principles of the Principles of the
Biomedical SciencesBiomedical Sciences
Human Body SystemsHuman Body Systems
Medical InterventionsMedical Interventions
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Examples of Student Work
Activities: build skills and knowledge
Projects: build team work and allow students to practice the skills and knowledge with a real-world task
Problems: build problem-solving skills, team work, encourage creativity, and allow students to apply skills and knowledge
Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (PBS)
Course #1
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Key Biological Concepts:
Cellular basis of life
Homeostasis
Metabolism
Inheritance of traits
Defense against disease
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Examples of Student Activities from Unit 2: Heart Attack
Build a simple pump
Measure factors that affect pump efficiency
Dissect a sheep heart
Use LabVIEW software and Vernier probes to measure EKG, heart rate, and blood pressure
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LabVIEW Front Panel
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Examples of Student Activities Unit 4: Sickle Cell Disease
Make a chromosome spread
Isolate DNA from plant cells
Analyze karyotypes
Build models of DNA and proteins
Read a genetic map
Use computer simulation software to build a designer protein
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3-D Model of a Blood Protein
Student examples from PBS (1st course)
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Course #2: (HBS) Human Body Systems
Engage students in the study of basic human physiology, especially in relationship to human health.
Students will use LabVIEW® software to design and build systems to monitor body functions.
HBS Activity (Course #2)
Example from HBS curriculum
Example from Unit 1 in the HBS curriculum
HBS Activity
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Course #3: (MI) Medical Interventions
Student projects will investigate various medical interventions that extend and improve quality of life including: gene therapy, pharmacology, surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and supportive care.
Medical Interventions Topics:
MI Activity – Laparoscopic Surgery
Example from Unit 4 in the MI curriculum
Engineering
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