Unit Plan
Language Guide

Language Guide: La Medicina

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Here you will find the vocabulary needed to talk about things pertaining to medicine. Interactive pictures model correct pronunciation when the mouse is moved over each illustration.
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Protect That Pill

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students reinforce their knowledge of the different parts of the digestive system and explore the concept of simulation by developing a pill coating that can withstand the churning actions and acidic environment found in the stomach....
Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Pill Dissolving Demo

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In a class demonstration, the teacher places different pill types ("chalk" pill, gel pill, and gel tablet) into separate glass beakers of vinegar, representing human stomach acid. After 20-30 minutes, the pills dissolve. Students observe...
Lesson Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: How Antibiotics Work

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students are introduced to a challenge question. Towards answering the question, they generate ideas for what they need to know about medicines and how they move through our bodies, watch a few short videos to gain multiple perspectives,...
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Curated OER

Language Guide: La Medicina

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Here you will find the vocabulary needed to talk about things pertaining to medicine. Interactive pictures model correct pronunciation when the mouse is moved over each illustration.