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Let's Diagnose Them, Lab 4: <i>HIV Test</i>
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In this chapter, based on blood samples recently analyzed, one of the four patients has a very low white blood cell (WBC) count. This is alarming since it might indicate the patient is suffering from a viral infection.…
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Let's Diagnose Them, Lab 5:<i> Lung Capacity</i>
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In this chapter, all four patients are experiencing difficulty breathing. Students will determine the lung capacity of each patient using a spirometer, which requires the patient to exhale deeply in order to determine…
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Let's Diagnose Them, Lab 6:<i> Hormone Test</i>
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The endocrine system produces hormones that help regulate the body’s internal organs. Hormones are chemical messengers sent through the bloodstream and when too little or too much is produced, it is often an indication…
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Emergency! Lab 7:<i> Performing Surgery</i>
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In this chapter, doctors are unsuccessful in reviving a patient who is an organ donor. Students are called upon to perform the donation surgery, with the job of identifying and removing various organs from the patient’s…
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A diagnosis for each of the four patients has finally been developed. Before releasing them from the hospital, students must complete the medical charts and provide the pharmacist with the information under the sections…
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In this chapter, students are asked to present their findings for evaluation. They are asked to develop a presentation that encompasses appropriate data tables and graphs to explain the patients’ conditions. For more…
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This overview covers the approach to the book, why this approach, and how this approach can fit into classroom routines. It also provides the best way to use the Teacher Edition and recommends reading the Before the…
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This chapter explicitly states how the book aligns with both the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), so that science educators can easily express to administrators,…
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This chapter provides a list of supplies required for implementing all activities within this book. It is highly recommended that science educators purchase these supplies in advance to ensure that all materials are…
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Teacher Guide for Earning Your White Coats: Medical School Research
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In order to graduate medical school, all students must complete the research portion of this project. All medical students are required to investigate, as thoroughly as possible, the causes of, symptoms of, and…
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Teacher Guide for What's Wrong With Me, Doc? Analyzing Medical Records
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This chapter focuses on a residency program at Vanguard Hospital. The students analyze four patients’ medical records containing their symptoms, lifestyle habits, and family medical histories. Once the team has…
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Teacher Guide for Let's Diagnose Them, Lab 1: Urinalysis
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In medical school, students learn about the excretory system and its urinary track. In this chapter, four patients have submitted urine samples. A urinalysis can determine the state of one’s health by examining…
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Teacher Guide for Let's Diagnose Them, Lab 2: Digestive By-Products and Body Mass Index Analysis
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In this chapter, two of the four patients experience digestive issues. A team of doctors will run tests on the digestive by-products of these two patients, while the students will be expected to formulate an even deeper…
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Teacher Guide for Let's Diagnose Them, Lab 4: HIV Test
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In this chapter, based on blood samples recently analyzed, one of the four patients has a very low white blood cell (WBC) count. This is alarming since it might indicate the patient is suffering from a viral infection.…
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Teacher Guide for Let's Diagnose Them, Lab 5: Lung Capacity
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In this chapter, all four patients experience difficulty breathing. Students will determine the lung capacity of each patient using a spirometer, which requires the patient to exhale deeply in order to determine if…
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