1. What is PLTW Biomedical Science?
School Year
PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences
Mrs. Deena Smith
This course sets the foundation for understanding Biomedical Sciences. We will begin with a Forensics unit surrounding the death of Anna Garcia. We will then explore nutrition and diabetes, genetics and sickle cell disease, heart anatomy and function, and finally infectious diseases. You will learn how to act as a Biomedical Scientist, developing important laboratory skills in addition to your content understanding.
2 Composition Books
1 for notes and another for your Laboratory Notebook
Tabs
Post-it style for separating your notebook sections
Blue or Black Pens
All laboratory work must be done in blue or black ink
The instructor reserves the right to deal with specific late work and make-up work issues on a case by case basis. The general rules that will apply are as follows:
If you are absent, it is YOUR responsibility to check Canvas for the work you missed and ask questions or arrange a time to make up any lab work. I stay after school Mondays and Wednesdays and come early to help.
You have the same number of days you missed to make up the work
After that number of days have passed, you will receive a zero in the grade book if you haven’t made up work.
Medical Scrubs
Light Blue ONLY for PBS
Internet
This class has no textbook. Instead, all curriculum is online and we use web resources and lab work to learn. You can access the curriculum at richmond.instructure.com or using the Canvas by Instructure app. We have laptops for use in class. Use only your ASSIGNED laptop and stay on appropriate sites. Stay after if you need access.
Additional Supplies
We will build models and complete wet labs and make student portfolios throughout the year. If able, please bring TWO supply of choice to help out. Good options are: 1) A bottle of Elmer’s glue 2) A package of post-it notes 3) A jug of distilled water 4) A container of bleach wipes 5) Modeling supplies (beads, pipe cleaners, pool noodles, etc)
The best way to stay connected is by downloading the REMIND APP or logging onto Canvas daily, regardless of whether you are at school. Set up notifications in Canvas so that you receive texts or s when something is graded or an announcement is made. If you need help, feel free to Canvas messsage me. Text for more urgent needs And stay after when you need help.
What is PLTW Biomedical Science?
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If you have a smartphone please download these free apps—Canvas,, Skitch. We will use them all in class. Medical Terminology Apps are also a great tool.