Reports, guides, handbooks High school registration guide 2020-21

PLTW Honors Biomedical Innovation Biomed [CRHS only] [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Prerequisite/Selection Process: PLTW Honors Medical Interventions Biomed Intended Audience: Grade 12 Credit: Three trimesters = 1.5 credits PLTW college credit can be earned Major Outcomes: • Students will design innovative solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century by addressing topics ranging from public health and biomedical engi- neering to clinical medicine and physiology. Projects, Activities, etc.: Real world applica- tions with project based activities Instructional Focus: Independent design proj- ect with a mentor or advisor from a university, medical facility, or research institution. BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES ELECTIVES Introduction to Holistic Healing [CRHS only] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Future health professionals will be exposed to the world of Holistic Health with topics such as Chiropractic Care, Acupuncture, Dietary Supplements, and Mind-Body Therapies. Students will research and discuss various therapies in regards to their history, implementation, interaction with traditional medicine, and careers involved. Projects, Activities, etc.: Various Holistic Medicine Speakers, Research, and Projects Instructional Focus: This course introduces stu- dents to non-traditional medical therapies and aligning careers in the biomedical pathway. High School Registration Guide Medical Illustration I [CRHS only] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit, meets art requirement Major Outcomes: • Accurately interpret and portray body systems (organs, skeleton, tissues, etc.) through visual representations • Transform complex information into visual images that have the potential to commu- nicate to broad audiences Projects, Activities, etc.: Texture and color theory, study of tissue, and color matching. Mediums will be graphite, pen and ink, wa- tercolor, and an introduction to Photoshop. Instructional Focus: Lab work Medical Illustration II [CRHS Only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Medical Illustration I Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, 12 Credit: 0.5, meets art requirement Major Outcomes: • Expansion of accurately interpreting and portraying body systems (organs, skeleton, tissues, etc.) through visual representations • Transform complex information into visual images that have the potential to communicate to broad audiences • Digital finishing and graphic design Projects, Activities, etc.: Posters, brochures, and info graphics designed to illustrate an idea or inform a viewer. Instructional Focus: Lab work Medical Spanish [CRHS only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Spanish II Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: This course is designed for Healthcare Profes- sionals to assist them in communicating with those who speak a language other than Eng- lish in the healthcare setting. Students will learn the vocabulary of Spanish medical terms, learn skills in medical reporting and medical communications, and apply cultural variations to medical practices. Projects, Activities, etc.: Use conversational Spanish in medical scenarios Instructional Focus: Medical applications in the World Languages area ENGINEERING REQUIRED COURSES PLTW Honors Introduction to Engineering Design [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance into Engineering Program at CRHS Intended Audience: Grade 9 and 10 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Meets arts requirement [1.0 credit] PLTW college credit can be earned Major Outcomes: • Introduction to engineering design • Problem solving using design development process • Process of product design • Develop, create and analyze product models Projects, Activities, etc.: Engage in engineering animations Instructional Focus: Use computer 3-D modeling software for design and projects Computer Skills for Biomed and Engineering [CRHS only] Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance into Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Program at CRHS Intended Audience: Grade 9 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes: • Proficiency in word processing, spread- sheet, database, graphic and charting presentations • Introduction to gaming Projects, Activities, etc.: Business and personal documents, computer-generated presentations Instructional Focus: Hands-on computerized activities and Microsoft Office software PLTW Honors Medical Interventions Biomed [CRHS only] [Students may earn Articulated College Credit] Prerequisite/Selection Process: PLTW Honors Human Body Systems Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: Two Trimesters = 1.0 Credit PLTW college credit can be earned Major Outcomes: • Students will investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease by exploring how to detect and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; eval- uate cancer treatment options; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Projects, Activities, etc.: Real world applications with project based activities Instructional Focus: Technology-driven curriculum Honors Physics 9 Engineering Prerequisite/Selection Process: Acceptance into Engineering Program at CRHS Intended Audience: Grade 9 Credit: Two trimesters = 1.0 credit Major Outcomes: • In depth understanding of concepts related to mechanics, fluids, thermody- namics, waves [sound and light’, electricity, and magnetism Projects, Activities, etc.: Lab work and research investigations Instructional Focus: Computer-enhanced small and large group lecture and lab activities 29

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