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Teaching Health Sciences Curriculum
Everything needed to teach a NAF Academy of Health Sciences course: lesson plans & resources for students/teachers.
NAF
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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
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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
A female doctor at her desk.
Explore Careers in Healthcare
Healthcare occupations are projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups especially due to COVID-19.
CollegeGrad

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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 & PhysiologyVideo
A doctor points up with one hand and holds his laptop in the other.
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 & PhysiologyArticle
Students in scrubs and wearing masks investigate a document together.
Investigate an Outbreak
In this lesson, students learn about and go through the proper steps to take when there's an outbreak.
CDC
ArticleEpidemic
A man displays a micropipette while a woman watches.
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
BiotechnologyVideo
A man looking at two different test tubes.
Introduce Students to Micropipettes
This scrollable lesson introduces the parts of a micropipette and the proper use of this equipment in the lab.
LabXChange
BiotechnologySimulations
A woman in a lab coat looks into a microscope.
Learn about Biotechnology
This lab course introduces students to the scope of biotech research and product development across many fields.
NAF
BiotechnologyLesson plan
A nurse uses a tablet.
Explore Health Careers
Health Careers Exploration is a survey course designed to introduce students to a broad spectrum of health careers.
NAF
Lesson planHealthcare Careers
A hand with long sleeves, holding a small globe with medicinal and health-related items in the background.
Protecting Patient’s Privacy
A lesson on global health that introduces HIPAA regarding ethics and human rights.
CTE Online
Lesson planEthics
Close up of human body models.
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 & PhysiologyOnline Course
A close up of a person holding a pipette and petri dish.
Learning About Industrial Biotechnology
Learn about fossil fuels and how they provide the raw material for many everyday products.
University of Manchester
BiotechnologyOnline Course
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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 HealthOnline CourseEpidemic
A medical professional in scrubs holding a stethoscope.
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
ProjectMedicine
Two people are shown with masks, discussing something.
Implementing the Jigsaw Classroom
Learn this innovative strategy for breaking up a classroom for group work.
Jigsaw Classroom
Lesson plan
Close up of a vial of blood that reads Covid-19 and a check mark on the positive square.
Learning the Overview of Coronavirus
This COVID-19 video explains the virus’ origin, structure, method of transmission and symptoms.
YouTube
VideoEpidemic
A hand is shown holding multiple masks with the word "Coronavirus" on it.
What Does Coronavirus do to the Body?
This article reviews the infection and the causes of respiratory problems.
The New York Times
ArticleEpidemic
Two hands are preparing to put soap onto one hand from a soap dispenser.
How Does Soap Inactivate Coronavirus?
This article informs students about how proper hand washing can control the spread of the virus.
Exploratorium
VideoWellnessEpidemic
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Human Body 101
This National Geographic video introduces all the major systems in the Human Body.
YouTube
Anatomy & PhysiologyVideo
Close up of an interior view of the anatomical bones of the human skeleton's shoulder.
Learning the Musculoskeletal system
These lesson plans cover types of skeletal systems, bone development, joints and motion, and more.
LabXchange
Anatomy & PhysiologyLesson plan
Close up of blue virus cells.
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
ArticleEpidemic
Hands holding a superimposed icon of a brain.
How Does the Brain Work?
Explore the functions of the brain with this fact sheet.
Elizabeth A. Weaver II and Hillary H. Doyle
Anatomy & PhysiologyArticle
Stock photo of a brain.
Learn About Brain Geography
Introduce students to Brain Geography by using this interactive feature from the NOVA: Coma website.
NOVA
Anatomy & PhysiologyArticle
A gavel on top of a book titled, "Medical Law."
Learn About Medical Law & Ethics
This video shares examples of strategies and activities to use for discussing legal and ethical issues in healthcare.
HOSA
VideoEthics
A magnifying glass over a document titled, "HIPAA Requirements."
Introduce HIPPA
Teach students the importance of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.
CTE Online
Lesson planEthics
A DNA strand is shown
Learn About Bacterial Transformation & Selection
Learn more about DNA cloning through Bacterial Transformation & Selection.
Khan Academy
BiotechnologyArticle
A hand holding a petrfi dish with culture.
Transforming Bacteria Simulation
Engage students in a virtual lab by using this activity.
LabXchange
BiotechnologySimulations
Soap dispensers are shown next to a mask.
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
ArticleEpidemic
A plane over a mask is shown.
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 HealthArticleEpidemic
A diagram of the digestive system.
Introduce Students to the Digestive System
Introduce the general structure and regions of the digestive system.
National Cancer Institute
Anatomy & PhysiologyArticle
A hand writing with a green highlighter.
Take Notes on the Digestive System
Reinforce students’ learning with this video that explains the functions of the digestive system.
Science with Susanna
Anatomy & PhysiologyVideo
A healthcare professional working on vials.
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
BiotechnologyArticle
A doctor with a mask shows a urinary tract system.
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 & PhysiologyArticle
A doctor presses one of the many icons in front of them.
Intro to the Urinary System Video
Watch this video to reinforce the primary concepts of the anatomy of the Urinary System.
YouTube
Anatomy & PhysiologyVideo
A doctor with goggles holds up a flask and looks at it.
Using Biotechnology to Detect & Treat Disease
Learn how biotechnology can identify & fight diseases, while examining ethical & privacy issues with genetic testing.
PBS LearningMedia
BiotechnologyLesson plan
A doctor is breaking a cigarette in half.
Balancing the Rewards & Risks
Apply health science lessons about the brain to real-life & learn how adolescent brains process risks & rewards.
dana.org
ArticleWellness
A nurse with gloves and a mask is sitting on a bench.
Learn About the Night Shift Nurse
With the resources, tips, and tools in this guide, students can learn different opportunities in nursing.
sharemylesson
Lesson planHealthcare Careers
A cigarette is shown with black smoke drawn coming out of it that becomes the shape of a brain.
Riskiness & the Teenage Brain
Did you know teenagers' brains may be prone to more risky behaviors? Check out this video to learn more.
YouTube
VideoWellness
X-rays show the inside of a body where the kidney are circled.
Introduction to the Endocrine System
Look into this overview of the hormones, regulation of body processes, regulation of hormone production, and more.
LabXchange
Anatomy & PhysiologyLesson plan
A woman is holding hand sanitizer and applying it on her hands.
The Immune System Project
Engage students in creating a storybook, teaching children the importance of preventing the spread of disease.
CTE Online
Anatomy & PhysiologyLesson plan
A woman measures the heart rate of a young girl with a stethoscope.
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 planEthicsPatient Care
A young man studying.
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 planProject
A stethoscope is in front of a PC monitor.
Communication Skills: A Guide For Healthcare Practitioners
Use this career-themed article about communication and leadership to pique student interest and classroom discussion.
Ausmed
ArticleHealthcare Careers
Coronvirus specimen sit on top of a map of the United States with a stethoscope and glasses.
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
ArticleEpidemic
A man wearing a mask and looking at his tablet
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
VideoMedicine
An overhead view of a man on his laptop accompanied by his dog resting his head on his shoulder and lying on the couch.
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
VideoPatient Care
View of hands above a desk the left hand is holding a notebook open the right hand is writing on a notepad with a laptop open with a video conference lecture
Explore the Cardiovascular System
Introduce students to the cardiovascular system with these OpenStax lessons.
Harvard LabXchange
Anatomy & PhysiologyLesson plan
A man with gloves and a mask on in front of blackboard touching his mask and holding a notepad
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 & PhysiologyLesson plan
A woman sitting at a desk alone with other desks stacked behind her, wearing a mask and reading
Explore How the Human Body Works
Learn about human anatomy and the complex processes that help the body function.
National Geographic
Anatomy & PhysiologyVideo
Woman sitting at a desk reading with books around her
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 & PhysiologyLesson plan
A young man typing and looking at a computer screen.
Understanding Viruses
Discovery Education offers lesson plans & project ideas to help students learn about the science behind viruses & exposure.
Discovery Education
CollectionEpidemic

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