Gateway Medical Detectives Nov 2014 Sally Zubarik St. Roman School (and yes, it’s a.com)

Helpful Hints - reminders Use Chrome or Firefox Use the LMS – download curriculum zip files for a backup copy Use the LMS – Gateway PLC for help/hints (it’s been a bit busy for MD)

Curriculum alignment to standards – Curriculum Suggestions/Ideas/ Corrections

1.Did you attend the PLTW Summit in Indianapolis? – plans for Feb 2016! 2.References to ‘teachersdomain’ is now PBS Learning Media 3.Are you using Quizlet– Are you using Prezi –

5.American Chemical Society (ACS)

6.Online Video Series from NSF/NBC/NSTA More resources at Science /

Medical Detectives 8.1 What Is a Medical Detective? 8.2 Mysteries of the Human Body Systems 8.3 Murder Mystery

Engineering Notebook vs Lab Journal Scientific Method vs Design Process Inspiration software, Lucidchart KidsHealth website – reference and videos (always prescreen – updates) Vital Signs temp probes & blood pressure (cuffs)

If you’re looking for an extension –endothermic & exothermic reactions Sample mL of lemon juice & 10 g baking soda Sample mL of water & 10 g dishwasher detergent Record time every 30 sec for 4 minutes If you’re teaching Medical Detectives you’ve got the Logger Lite software with the probe thermometers (also good for the EE soda can insulation activity)

Chicken Pox Outbreak – use larger stickers Mystery Illness – Answer Keys & Flowchart?? (food borne illnesses) Biomed vs Engineering Careers

Senses – Carolina Kit – purchase 1 time and then??? Brain Anatomy (sheep brain dissection) – Fisher Science vs other science suppliers as source ($$) Lesson 8.2 Mysteries of the Human Body Systems

DNA – Carolina necklace?? Huntingon’s Disease – Hopes website is undergoing improvements/changes -Youtube source for ‘fastdraw’ video

Genetics – Utah Learn Genetics – very good resource Nova Science Cracking the Code of Life

Lesson 8.3 Murder Mystery Genetics – Carolina electrophoresis kit – storage temps year to year 2 – 3 – volt batteries??? (it’s all about timing)

Other Resources YouTube videos by Frank Gregorio – like movie trailers – Bacteria – Chemistry -- Biochemistry

Use the TEACHER RESOURCES & NOTES Other ??’s – (Computer Science for Middle School is coming soon!!) Sub Plans – Current Events in Health Science World Magazine