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Prosthetic Party
Students examine human anatomy by creating a prosthetic limb. In this medical engineering lesson, students view numerous images of prosthetics used in science today and define several medical terms associated with prosthetics....
Baylor College
Servings and Choices
An important part of balancing caloric intake to energy expenditure is knowing how many Calories you are consuming. In the fifth of a seven-lesson series on food and energy, learners estimate their daily caloric intake, then use a...
Curated OER
Appalachia: Physical Fitness
Students plan a family fitness outing. In this physical education lesson, students will research possible physical activities which might be completed by a family during a daily-long outing in the Appalachian area. Students will...
Curated OER
Appalachia: Presidential Physical Fitness Test
Pupils participate in the Presidential Physical Fitness Test. In this personal fitness lesson, students warm up and complete the required push-ups, sit-ups, running, and stretching exercises.
Curated OER
SPORTS HISTORY
Students research and analyze the development of sports in our country. Students interpret the events in histors that have been reflected in the sports and leisure activities selected as individuals and as a nation. Students create their...
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Harvard Medical School: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Mri)
This Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center site offers a comprehensive look at MRI exam phases, preparation, technology, equipment, safety, and research. Images and labeled diagrams are also provided on this site.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Invention of the Week: Dean Kamen: Portable Medication Technology
Here is information on Dean Kamen's education, career, and his contributions to the medical world. Learn about his "revolutionary, pocket-sized infusion pump [that] allowed patients to reeceive regulated intravenous medication."
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: Infectious Diseases: Timeline
An interactive timeline of important events in medical technology history. Click on an event to read more about a notable event or famous person who studied medicine. Includes a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
Society for Science and the Public
Science News for Students: 'Smart' Sutures Monitor Healing
A medical innovation that might eliminate prolonged infections and speculated healing. Check out this new idea of 'smart' stiches that notify caregivers if something is going wrong during the healing process.
Aetna Intelihealth
Aetna: Inteli Health: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Mri
Resource presents the use and risks of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technology as used in medicine.
Virtual Museum of Canada
Virtual Museum of Canada: Getting Better
The Virtual Museum of Canada invites you to visit Getting Better hospital, where you can interact with patients, health care workers, even germs! Or visit a dozen specialized rooms of the hospital and see what goes on there, from surgery...
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry
Abpi: History of Medicine
A complete, self-guided lesson on the history of medicine and the advancements in medical technology. An interactive, virtual timeline helps students visualize the historical events. There is a self-checking quiz at the end of the lesson.
WebMD
Medicine Net: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
This site from MedicineNet.com gives an MRI description, why they're performed, risks, and patient preparation. A thorough explanation of the process is provided.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Health
Students are asked to explain how advances in technology have affected people's health.
Exploratorium
Exploratorium: Picturing the Body
An online version of articles and activities from the Exploratorium Magazine, Vol. 23, No. 3. This issue looked at how we are able to examine the inside of the human body, what kinds of technology are used, and how each of them is used...
University of Colorado
University of Colorado: Ph Et Interactive Simulations: Simplified Mri
Explore Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and find out how an MRI can see inside the body.
Curated OER
Kids Health: What's It Like to Have Surgery
Do you want to know more about what one might expect during surgery? If so, this Kids Health article will provide you with a good understanding of what you can anticipate before, during, and after surgery. Don't miss the link on this...
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Z Dnet: Smart Chips Get Under Our Skin
As much as it may sound like something out of science fiction, developers have begun to experiment with "smart chips" skin implants to monitor the human body. This article is dated 2001.
National Institutes of Health
Nih: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
View various resources on cardiovascular health. Included at this website, in addition to general resources on heart and lung health, are write-ups on various research studies and medical and technological advances.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Mri Scan
Discover what happens during an MRI scan and other interesting facts.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Radiologic Technician
Published by the Department of Labor, this site details the Radiologic Technician Career. Employment outlook, and projections are provided with training and qualifications data.
US Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics: Cardiovascular Technician
This site, published by the Department of Labor Statistics, provides information related to the Cardiovascular Technician Career. Employment projections and trends are detailed with a brief description of the profession.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: This Temporary Tattoo Helps Women Have Healthy Pregnancies
Bioelectronics innovator Todd Coleman shares his quest to develop wearable, flexible electronic health monitoring patches that promise to revolutionize healthcare and make medicine less invasive. [9:39]
WebMD
Medicine Net: Computerized Axial Tomography
This site from MedicineNet.com gives a CAT Scan description, why they're performed, risks, and patient preparation. A thoughrough explanation of the process is provided.
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