SHS2 Biomedical Science · Semester 1 Week 2: Biomedical Science Practice

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 2.1.1.LI.2 - Discuss and describe the role of biomedical science professionals in forensics.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Define forensic science and explain how it connects to biomedical science practice.
Identify at least three specific roles that biomedical science professionals play in forensic investigations.
Describe how biological evidence (such as blood, saliva, or tissue samples) is collected, analysed, and used to support criminal investigations.
Discuss the importance of accuracy, integrity, and ethical conduct when handling forensic evidence.
Work collaboratively in mixed-gender and mixed-ability groups to analyse a forensic case scenario and present findings to the class.

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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.2 - Discuss and describe the role of biomedical science professionals in forensics.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 2 (Week 2 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)

Digital Learning: Watch videos on the roles played by biomedical scientists in forensics and summarise conversations observed in the video. Engage in a discussion on the topic in class using the videos watched and students' notes as a starting point.
Experiential Learning: Visit the workplace of forensic scientists to make observations on the roles of biomedical scientists in the field of forensics.
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.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding; Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.