SHS1 Biomedical Science · Semester 1 Week 3: Biomedical Science Practice

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.3 - Explain how the scientific method can be applied to undertake investigations or address problems in biomedical science.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List all six steps of the scientific method in their correct order without reference to notes.
Explain, in their own words, how each step of the scientific method is applied to a biomedical science investigation.
Formulate a testable hypothesis related to a local health or biomedical problem in their community.
Design a simple investigation using the scientific method to address a selected biomedical problem, identifying variables and expected outcomes.
Present their investigation plan to peers, justifying how each step of the scientific method helps solve the identified problem.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Biomedical Science in Society (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Biomedical Science Practice (1.1)
Content standard: 1.1.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate an understanding of Biomedical Science. 1.1.1.LO.1 Describe what biomedical science is and how scientific investigation is applied in biomedical science.
Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.3 - Explain how the scientific method can be applied to undertake investigations or address problems in biomedical science.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 3 (Week 3 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 25

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Structuring Talk for Learning: In a group discussion, initiate an interactive talk session on how a local problem could be addressed through the scientific method, focusing on the main steps of the scientific method.
Problem-Based Learning: In mixed-ability groups develop a hypothesis on a local/societal problem that falls under the field of biomedical science. Develop a PowerPoint/poster presentation on how the hypothesis can be investigated using the scientific method.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Video
- Documentaries
- Pictures
- Online resources
- Glocal articles
- Reports
- Pictures
- Charts
- Textbook
Assessment (1.1.1.AS.3). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.