Biomedical Research in the High School Curriculum

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Lesson Objectives:

• To supply topics in medical research for use in science lessons.
• To provide guidelines, literature, and materials concerning this topic.
• To list resources on medical research available for presentations.

How could the following topics and materials be implemented during a typical school year?

• Career Days/Exploring Career Days
• Introductory Chapters in Science Texts
• Shortened Periods/Classes
• Introductory Laboratory Chapters
• End-of-Year Activities
• Extension of Classwork
• Controversial Topics Discussion
• Risk/Benefit Discussions
• Discussions on Ethical Issues
• Debate Forum
• Guest Speaker in the Classroom

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality. It is enough if one tries merely to comprehend a little of this mystery everyday. Never lose a holy curiosity." ~ Albert Einstein