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Health Sciences
Teaching Health Sciences Curriculum
Everything needed to teach a NAF Academy of Health Sciences course: lesson plans & resources for students/teachers.
NAF
How Will Coronavirus Impact Health Science Education?
Expect to see hybrid courses, deepened compassion, and more as a result of the pandemic.
The School of Health Sciences at Touro College
Read the State of the World’s Nursing Report – 2020
Use the WHO's 2020 report to engage students in a case study of the future of nursing based on the impact of COVID-19.
WHO
Explore Careers in Healthcare
Healthcare occupations are projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups especially due to COVID-19.
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Introduce Students to the Immune System
This animated video depicts how the Immune System fights off bacteria and other living things that want to enter the body.
Kurzgesagt
Anatomy & Physiology
Video
Explore How the Immune System Works
This resource outlines how the Immune System works to fight off pathogens and clear up dead cells.
Medical News Today
Anatomy & Physiology
Article
Investigate an Outbreak
In this lesson, students learn about and go through the proper steps to take when there's an outbreak.
CDC
Article
Epidemic
Learn How to Use a Micropipette
In this video, teachers break down how to use a micropipette and why this piece of equipment is an essential tool in the lab.
LabXChange
Biotechnology
Video
Introduce Students to Micropipettes
This scrollable lesson introduces the parts of a micropipette and the proper use of this equipment in the lab.
LabXChange
Biotechnology
Simulations
Learn about Biotechnology
This lab course introduces students to the scope of biotech research and product development across many fields.
NAF
Biotechnology
Lesson plan
Explore Health Careers
Health Careers Exploration is a survey course designed to introduce students to a broad spectrum of health careers.
NAF
Lesson plan
Healthcare Careers
Protecting Patient’s Privacy
A lesson on global health that introduces HIPAA regarding ethics and human rights.
CTE Online
Lesson plan
Ethics
Learning About Cardiovascular, Urinary, and Respiratory Systems
In this course, explore the interactive relationships of these systems, and the roles they play in your body.
University of Michigan
Anatomy & Physiology
Online Course
Learning About Industrial Biotechnology
Learn about fossil fuels and how they provide the raw material for many everyday products.
University of Manchester
Biotechnology
Online Course
Global Health: Ebola, COVID, and Beyond
Become part of the global health community and prepare yourself to join teams providing global health care.
edX
Global Health
Online Course
Epidemic
Learn About the Drug Development Process
Teach the steps it takes to create a pharmaceutical drug from the advancements of medication to the birth of a medication.
CTE Online
Project
Medicine
Implementing the Jigsaw Classroom
Learn this innovative strategy for breaking up a classroom for group work.
Jigsaw Classroom
Lesson plan
Learning the Overview of Coronavirus
This COVID-19 video explains the virus’ origin, structure, method of transmission and symptoms.
YouTube
Video
Epidemic
What Does Coronavirus do to the Body?
This article reviews the infection and the causes of respiratory problems.
The New York Times
Article
Epidemic
How Does Soap Inactivate Coronavirus?
This article informs students about how proper hand washing can control the spread of the virus.
Exploratorium
Video
Wellness
Epidemic
Human Body 101
This National Geographic video introduces all the major systems in the Human Body.
YouTube
Anatomy & Physiology
Video
Learning the Musculoskeletal system
These lesson plans cover types of skeletal systems, bone development, joints and motion, and more.
LabXchange
Anatomy & Physiology
Lesson plan
How Coronavirus Hijacks the Cells
This article covers how the virus enters a vulnerable cell to make viral proteins that spreads the infection.
The New York Times
Article
Epidemic
How Does the Brain Work?
Explore the functions of the brain with this fact sheet.
Elizabeth A. Weaver II and Hillary H. Doyle
Anatomy & Physiology
Article
Learn About Brain Geography
Introduce students to Brain Geography by using this interactive feature from the NOVA: Coma website.
NOVA
Anatomy & Physiology
Article
Learn About Medical Law & Ethics
This video shares examples of strategies and activities to use for discussing legal and ethical issues in healthcare.
HOSA
Video
Ethics
Introduce HIPPA
Teach students the importance of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.
CTE Online
Lesson plan
Ethics
Learn About Bacterial Transformation & Selection
Learn more about DNA cloning through Bacterial Transformation & Selection.
Khan Academy
Biotechnology
Article
Transforming Bacteria Simulation
Engage students in a virtual lab by using this activity.
LabXchange
Biotechnology
Simulations
Health Care in the Context of COVID-19
Read how difficult health care is in the age of COVID & discuss with your students.
World Health Organization
Article
Epidemic
What to Consider When Resuming International Travel
With many countries now planning to re-open, look over the latest considerations when traveling.
World Health Organization
Global Health
Article
Epidemic
Introduce Students to the Digestive System
Introduce the general structure and regions of the digestive system.
National Cancer Institute
Anatomy & Physiology
Article
Take Notes on the Digestive System
Reinforce students’ learning with this video that explains the functions of the digestive system.
Science with Susanna
Anatomy & Physiology
Video
The Beginning of the ‘Biotech Century’
Students will read about how the COVID-19 pandemic could mark the beginning of the 'biotech century.'
Stat News
Biotechnology
Article
Introduction to the Urinary System
Use this resource to highlight the characteristics and the gross anatomy of the urine transport and the kidney.
LabXchange
Anatomy & Physiology
Article
Intro to the Urinary System Video
Watch this video to reinforce the primary concepts of the anatomy of the Urinary System.
YouTube
Anatomy & Physiology
Video
Using Biotechnology to Detect & Treat Disease
Learn how biotechnology can identify & fight diseases, while examining ethical & privacy issues with genetic testing.
PBS LearningMedia
Biotechnology
Lesson plan
Balancing the Rewards & Risks
Apply health science lessons about the brain to real-life & learn how adolescent brains process risks & rewards.
dana.org
Article
Wellness
Learn About the Night Shift Nurse
With the resources, tips, and tools in this guide, students can learn different opportunities in nursing.
sharemylesson
Lesson plan
Healthcare Careers
Riskiness & the Teenage Brain
Did you know teenagers' brains may be prone to more risky behaviors? Check out this video to learn more.
YouTube
Video
Wellness
Introduction to the Endocrine System
Look into this overview of the hormones, regulation of body processes, regulation of hormone production, and more.
LabXchange
Anatomy & Physiology
Lesson plan
The Immune System Project
Engage students in creating a storybook, teaching children the importance of preventing the spread of disease.
CTE Online
Anatomy & Physiology
Lesson plan
The Absolute “Yes” & “No” in Caring for Patients
Use this resource that focuses on activities, scope of practice, and more that is required of medical assistants.
CTE Project
Lesson plan
Ethics
Patient Care
Overcoming Challenges through the Lens of Social Justice
In this interdisciplinary project, encourage students to research a social justice challenge in their career theme.
American Federation of Teachers via sharemylesson
Lesson plan
Project
Communication Skills: A Guide For Healthcare Practitioners
Use this career-themed article about communication and leadership to pique student interest and classroom discussion.
Ausmed
Article
Healthcare Careers
Plummeting Internationally
Involve your students in discussing data of international opinions on the image of the United States due to handling COVID-19.
Pew Research Center
Article
Epidemic
Explore the History and Future of Medicine
In this video, students will learn about various discoveries and inventions in medicine through looking back and forward.
YouTube
Video
Medicine
Learn about Sudden Cardiac Arrest
In this case study, students will learn about how the discovery of a student athlete's heart murmur changed his plans.
PBS Learning Media
Video
Patient Care
Explore the Cardiovascular System
Introduce students to the cardiovascular system with these OpenStax lessons.
Harvard LabXchange
Anatomy & Physiology
Lesson plan
Study How the Heart Works
Students will learn about the working heart, relating to electric impulses from the SA node, AV node, etc.
Share My Lessons
Anatomy & Physiology
Lesson plan
Explore How the Human Body Works
Learn about human anatomy and the complex processes that help the body function.
National Geographic
Anatomy & Physiology
Video
Introduce Students to the Human Body
This pathway provides an in-depth look at anatomy & physiology, the organization of the human body, functions of human life, etc.
Harvard LabXchange
Anatomy & Physiology
Lesson plan
Understanding Viruses
Discovery Education offers lesson plans & project ideas to help students learn about the science behind viruses & exposure.
Discovery Education
Collection
Epidemic