SHS2 Biomedical Science · Semester 1 Week 1: Biomedical Science Practice

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.1.LI.1 - Investigate and discuss a variety of biomedical science careers that relate to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify at least six different biomedical science careers and state one key duty for each career.
Categorise biomedical science careers according to whether they primarily relate to disease prevention, diagnosis, or treatment.
Explain how the work of biomedical scientists connects to patient care and public health outcomes using examples from videos, pictures, or a workplace visit.
Work collaboratively in mixed-gender and mixed-ability groups to role-play the daily activities of a selected biomedical science professional.
Reflect on their own interests and skills and describe which biomedical science career path appeals to them and why.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Biomedical Science in Society (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Biomedical Science Practice (1.1)
Content standard: 2.1.1.CS.1 - Explore the various roles of biomedical scientists in the society. 2.1.1.LO.1 Describe various roles of biomedical scientists in the society. 3 Gender Equality and Social 4 Socio-Emotional Learning
Indicator: 2.1.1.LI.1 - Investigate and discuss a variety of biomedical science careers that relate to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 1 (Week 1 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. 53

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning: Learners visit the workplace of selected biomedical scientists or watch videos of biomedical scientists at work or observe pictures of biomedical science professionals. Learners make notes of their observations and discuss the various careers in biomedical science.
Activity-Based Learning: Work in groups to role-play the various professionals and how they work daily in relation to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Videos
- Documentaries and pictures of the various biomedical scientist professionals
- Documentaries and pictures of the biomedical scientists in relation to forensic
- Documentaries and pictures of the biomedical scientists in medical device production and regulation
Assessment (2.1.1.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.