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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.

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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.

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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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What Does Coronavirus do to the Body?

This article reviews the infection and the causes of respiratory problems.

The New York Times

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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

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Introduce Students to Micropipettes

This scrollable lesson introduces the parts of a micropipette and the proper use of this equipment in the lab.

Biotechnology Simulations

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Introduction to the Endocrine System

Look into this overview of the hormones, regulation of body processes, regulation of hormone production, and more.

Anatomy & Physiology Lesson plan

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How Does Soap Inactivate Coronavirus?

This article informs students about how proper hand washing can control the spread of the virus.

Epidemic Video Wellness

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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

Article Epidemic Global Health

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Learn about Biotechnology

This lab course introduces students to the scope of biotech research and product development across many fields.

Biotechnology Lesson plan

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The Immune System Project

Engage students in creating a storybook, teaching children the importance of preventing the spread of disease.

Anatomy & Physiology Lesson plan

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This National Geographic video introduces all the major systems in the Human Body.

Anatomy & Physiology Video

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Introduce Students to the Digestive System

Introduce the general structure and regions of the digestive system.

National Cancer Institute

Anatomy & Physiology Article

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Explore Health Careers

Health Careers Exploration is a survey course designed to introduce students to a broad spectrum of health careers.

Healthcare Careers Lesson plan

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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.

Ethics Lesson plan Patient Care

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Learning the Musculoskeletal system

These lesson plans cover types of skeletal systems, bone development, joints and motion, and more.

Anatomy & Physiology Lesson plan

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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

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Protecting Patient’s Privacy

A lesson on global health that introduces HIPAA regarding ethics and human rights.

Ethics Lesson plan

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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

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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

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The Beginning of the ‘Biotech Century’

Students will read about how the COVID-19 pandemic could mark the beginning of the 'biotech century.'

Article Biotechnology

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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

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Communication Skills: A Guide For Healthcare Practitioners

Use this career-themed article about communication and leadership to pique student interest and classroom discussion.

Article Healthcare Careers

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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

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Introduction to the Urinary System

Use this resource to highlight the characteristics and the gross anatomy of the urine transport and the kidney.

Anatomy & Physiology Article

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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

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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

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Learn About Brain Geography

Introduce students to Brain Geography by using this interactive feature from the NOVA: Coma website.

Anatomy & Physiology Article

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Intro to the Urinary System Video

Watch this video to reinforce the primary concepts of the anatomy of the Urinary System.

Anatomy & Physiology Video

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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.

Epidemic Global Health Online Course

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Learn About Medical Law & Ethics

This video shares examples of strategies and activities to use for discussing legal and ethical issues in healthcare.

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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.

Anatomy & Physiology Video

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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

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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.

Medicine Project

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Introduce HIPPA

Teach students the importance of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule.

Ethics Lesson plan

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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

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Balancing the Rewards & Risks

Apply health science lessons about the brain to real-life & learn how adolescent brains process risks & rewards.

Article Wellness

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Implementing the Jigsaw Classroom

Learn this innovative strategy for breaking up a classroom for group work.

Jigsaw Classroom

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Learn About Bacterial Transformation & Selection

Learn more about DNA cloning through Bacterial Transformation & Selection.

Article Biotechnology

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Investigate an Outbreak

In this lesson, students learn about and go through the proper steps to take when there's an outbreak.

Article Epidemic

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Learn About the Night Shift Nurse

With the resources, tips, and tools in this guide, students can learn different opportunities in nursing.

Healthcare Careers Lesson plan

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Learning the Overview of Coronavirus

This COVID-19 video explains the virus’ origin, structure, method of transmission and symptoms.

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Transforming Bacteria Simulation

Engage students in a virtual lab by using this activity.

Biotechnology Simulations

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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.

Biotechnology Video

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Riskiness & the Teenage Brain

Did you know teenagers' brains may be prone to more risky behaviors? Check out this video to learn more.

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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.

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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

Patient Care Video

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Explore the Cardiovascular System

Introduce students to the cardiovascular system with these OpenStax lessons.

Harvard LabXchange

Anatomy & Physiology Lesson plan

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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

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Explore How the Human Body Works

Learn about human anatomy and the complex processes that help the body function.

National Geographic

Anatomy & Physiology Video

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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

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Understanding Viruses

Discovery Education offers lesson plans & project ideas to help students learn about the science behind viruses & exposure.

Discovery Education

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