New Jr. Medical School Projects 2008
New Jr. Medical School Projects 2008
Jr. Medical School Kid's Talk Radio Audio Projects: BloodAt Jr. Medical School you will learn that as the blood circulates around the body, it provides a remarkable efficient transport system. All the elements essential for our survival-namely oxygen, vital nutrients and hormones-are carried via the blood to each organ and tissue, while harmful waste products are picked up and eliminated from the body.
At Jr. Medical School you will explore the body's vast network of blood vessels and discover the important role of the components of blood is protecting us from disease. This distance learning medical program will explore the bodies built in mechanisms for controlling blood pressure and enabling blood to clot, both of which ensure our survival.
One of the goals at Jr. Medical School is to improve your expressive vocabulary skills for medical terminology. Producing a Kid's Talk Radio science podcast or medical z-cast will help you to accomplish this goal.
You will earn 1000 points for creating a Kid's Talk Radio Science Show or any other science creative project that helps you to gain a deeper understanding of any the following project topics:
An overview of blood circulation
The venous system
The function of blood
Components of blood
How the blood circulates
Blood flow through the body
How blood is transported
Veins and capillaries
How blood clots
How blood protects us from disease
Defensive components of blood
Scientific American
A few years ago I bought a latte at Starbucks on the way to the airport, parked my car and got on a flight for the U.K. Eight hours later I got off at Heathrow, bought a prepay chip for my cell phone and went to buy a ticket for the train into London, when my credit card gave up the ghost and refused to work anymore. Not until I got back to the U.S. did I find out what had happened. Apparently, the small purchase at Starbucks, followed by the overseas purchase of the cell phone card, had tripped some kind of antifraud data-mining algorithm in my credit-card company’s computer. It tried to call me, got my voice mail and proceeded to blacklist my credit card.
What I found so exasperating about the entire experience was that the computer should have known that the person using my card in England was me. After all, I had bought my plane ticket with that same card and had flown with a major U.S. carrier. Aren’t all those databases supposed to be tied together?
[More]A tangle of tubes and polyurethane pouches binds a naked man and woman--he, paunchy and unperturbed, she, slim and similarly unself-conscious. This setup is not some esoteric sex game; it’s “Smell Blind Date,” an installation created by artist James Auger on display this past spring in New York City as part of the Museum of Modern Art’s exhibition Design and the Elastic Mind. The PVC tubes--which run between the subjects’ chests, with outlets extending to pouches attached to their noses, armpits and genitals--allow the man and woman to inhale each other’s body odor through a wall that divides them. In theory, they are on a truly blind date, each undistracted by the other’s looks, assessing the other’s potential as a mating partner by his or her smell alone.
The human sense of smell is often seen as insignificant, dismissed as a distant also-ran to our keen eyesight or sensitive hearing. But this sense is keener and more influential on our species than many people realize. In particular, as Auger’s fanciful art project illustrates, smell facilitates a variety of human social interactions, both casual and intimate. Indeed, people who lose their sense of smell often gain a new appreciation for its importance [see “When the Nose Doesn’t Know,” by Eleonore von Bothmer; Scientific American Mind, October/November 2006].
[More]Zack has decided to try out the online dating service Chix-n-Studz.com. He signs up for an account at the Web site and fills in several screens of forms detailing his personal profile and what he is looking for in a potential partner. In no time at all, the service offers him a number of possible soul mates, among them the very exciting-sounding Wendy. He sends her his e-mail address and what he hopes is an engaging opening message. She replies directly to him, and a whirlwind e-romance begins.
Poor Zack. Soon he is also getting numerous unsolicited phone calls from political action groups and salespeople who seem to know things about him, and his health insurance company is questioning him about his extreme-adventure vacations; the unscrupulous owners of Chix-n-Studz have been selling client information. Then there is Ivan, a mischievous co-worker to whom Zack foolishly showed one of Wendy’s e-mails. Zack does not know that several subsequent recent messages supposedly from Wendy are fakes from Ivan.
[More]Scientists have created red blood cells from human embryonic stem cells, in a step that they say could mean an infinite source of blood for transfusions. [More]
Jr. Medical School in Antarctica
Jr. Medical School in Antarctica
Jr. Medical School Safety AND Security in AntarcticaGoal: Our job is to monitor the medical condition of "Doug Stoup" as he travels to Antarctica. You can read all about Doug Stoup by going to www.PNN.com.
Our job is to find out as much medical information about Doug Stoup as possible. He has a first aide kit and we want to know what is in it. It would be great to find out his complete medical history. Your assignment is to read about weather conditions in Antarctica and to make a medical plan to keep Doug safe. We will do this in a virtual way and we are not allowed to give any real medical advice. This is only a Jr. Medical School classroom simulation project. However, this is as real as it gets. I have provided some important information and your homework projects are integrated into this reading assignment.
Did you know?
The decision to travel to a place like Antarctica is the sole responsibility of the traveler. The traveler is also responsible for his or her own personal safety.
There is no telephone or other communication services in Antarctica. Satellite telephone or postal facilities exist only at established research stations. It would be very difficult to obtain outside assistance in the event of an emergency.
Your Jr. Medical School Assignment: Lauren Elliott at PNN is working setting up a Friday afternoon chat lab with "Doug Stoup". At this time the Jr. Medical School students will have an opportunity to get answers to their questions.
Research stations and scientific expeditions are fully dedicated to scientific research and, with rare exceptions, have no capacity to provide support of any kind to tourists or casual travelers. Independent travelers must be fully self-sufficient from the time that they leave the departure country until their return.
Your Jr. Medical School Assignment: How can we find out the names and locations of the research stations in Antarctica? Get a good map of Antarctica and trace the route that Doug Stoup will be traveling.
Other than a privately run base on the interior ice that caters to mountaineering-type expeditions, there are no tourist facilities on land. Various tourism companies can arrange excursions to the continent. The International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators (IAATO) publishes a list of its members, which is available at:
IAATO Secretariat
P.O. Box 2178, Basalt, CO, 81621, U.S.A.
Tel.: 970-704-1047
Fax: 970-704-9660
E-mail: iaato@iaato.org
Web site: www.iaato.org
Your Jr. Medical School Assignment: Visit this website: www.iaato.org. What did you discover? Post the information in your Jr. Medical School Lab Kit.
Any travel that is not part of an international scientific expedition or organized through a recognized tour operator is strongly discouraged because of its potential harmful impact on the environment and the lack of emergency facilities.
A USA passport and/or visas may be required for travel through the country or countries that you transit en route to and from Antarctica. Please refer to the separate Travel Reports for those countries.
Travelers on USA expeditions, USA vessels and those operating USA aircraft need a permit to be in the Antarctic, except when granted permission from another Party to the Madrid Protocol or in the case of an emergency. Detailed information about permits applications and application forms are available at Environment Canada's International Relations site. There is no fee associated with processing a permit to travel to the Antarctic.
Any adult traveling with children may be required to show evidence of parental/custodial and/or access rights. Foreign and USA authorities may also require evidence that the adult has the consent of the parents, legal guardian, and/or the court to travel with the children. Some countries may not permit children to enter or, in some cases, leave the country without proper documentation such as a letter of consent or a court order.
TRAVEL MEDICINE PROGRAM (Information from Canada)
Your Jr. Medical School Assignment: Find out what Doug Stoup is doing about his travel medicine. What is in his first aide kid? How is he taking care of his medical needs? What will he doing during a medical emergency? How would you take care of your medical needs in Antarctica?
Jr. Medical School Project: What would the United States of America have to say about our "Travel Medicine Program"?
The Public Health Agency of Canada and the World Health Organization (WHO) report on disease outbreaks that occur throughout the world. For the latest travel health advisories and related information, visit the Public Health Agency of Canada's Travel Medicine Program Web site.
The Public Health Agency of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to eight weeks before departure. Based on your individual risk assessment, a health care professional can determine your need for immunizations and/or preventive medication and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood) immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles) are up to date.
Standards of medical care may differ from those in Canada. Treatment may be expensive, and payment in advance may be required. Travelers are advised to arrange for medical insurance prior to departure. Prescription medications should be kept in the original container and packed in carry-on luggage.
The Public Health Agency of Canada also recommends that travelers who become sick or feel unwell on their return to Canada seek a medical assessment with their personal physician. Travelers should inform their physician that they have been traveling or living outside of Canada.
7. ADDITIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION
There are no organized or stand-by search and rescue or emergency evacuation facilities in Antarctica. Costs for search and rescue (or for the evacuation of private parties) will generally be charged to the party. Check whether your medical coverage includes provisions for emergency evacuation.
Visitors should ensure they have equipment and clothing that meet Antarctic standards.
Your Jr. Medical School Assignment
What would be a good health and safety backup plan for Antarctica? This would be a good a great essay project after you finish Brain Cogs and Essay Express. For some of our home schooling students this assignment would bring in 2,000 points towards your Jr. Medical School Graduation Requirements.
8. LOCAL LAWS AND CUSTOMS
The Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty on Environmental Protection (Madrid Protocol), adopted in 1991 by the Antarctic Treaty Consultative Parties, designates Antarctica as a natural reserve. Several areas have ecological, scientific, historical, or other value and are afforded special protection. It is forbidden to bring any non-native species into Antarctica. This includes poultry, pet dogs, cats, and household plants. It is also prohibited to take or harmfully interfere with Antarctic wildlife except in accordance with a permit issued by a national authority.
The Madrid Protocol came into force in 1998. Ratified by 30 countries, the protocol designates the Antarctic as a natural reserve, devoted to peace and science. Under the Madrid Protocol, parties are required to regulate the activities of expeditions organized in or proceeding from their territory to the Antarctic, as well as the activities of their vessels, aircraft and Antarctic stations.
Canada ratified the Madrid Protocol in December 2003, and developed the Antarctic Environmental Protection Act (AEPA) and its supporting regulation to implement the Protocol in Canada. In so doing, the Canadian Government oversees the activities of its citizens in the Antarctic, and provides the means to address potential future environmental risks in the Antarctic.
9. LOCAL TRAVEL AND CURRENCY
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10. NATURAL DISASTERS AND CLIMATE
Antarctica is the coldest, driest, highest (on average), and windiest continent, with 99% of its area covered by a permanent ice sheet. Weather conditions are severe and changeable.
11. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Returning to Canada and the United States of America
Traveler's Checklist
Health and Travel Insurance: Do not rely on your provincial health plan to cover all expenses if you get sick or are injured while abroad. It may cover nothing or only a portion of the costs. Understand the terms of your supplementary insurance policy. Some credit cards offer their holders health and travel insurance. Do not assume the card alone provides adequate coverage. Carry details of your insurance with you. Also, tell your travel agent, a friend or relative, and/or traveling companion how to contact your insurer. Get a detailed invoice from the doctor or hospital before you return to Canada. Always submit original receipts for any medical services or prescriptions received abroad. Most insurance companies will not accept copies or faxes. See Canada's Health Portal.
Canceling a scheduled trip abroad could cost you money. Before canceling a scheduled trip, you should discuss the matter with your travel agent, your travel insurer, or the airline. The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveler.
This information has been provided to give the Jr. Medical School and Kid's Talk Radio classes a deeper understanding of what is involved with a trip to Antarctica. We are going to find out as much information as possible for our Antarctica Simulation Master Project. The Kid's Talk Radio News Team will make it possible for students thought the US and Canada to get the information that they need to follow the adventures of explorer Doug Stoup in Antarctica.
Assignment Technical Support:
Contact:
Bob Barboza
Super School University
Jr. Medical School and Kid's Talk Radio
1857 Josie Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
(562) 594-8580 Office
E-Mail: Suprschool@aol.com
http://KidsTalkRadio.pnn.com
http://kidstalkradiostory.pnn.com
www.SuperSchoolUniversity.com
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Dr. Bob are we supposed to e-mail Doug to find out what is in his first aid kit or are you gonig to give it to us another way?
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Doctors & Discoveries Reading Assignments
Doctors & Discoveries Reading Assignments
Jr. Medical School Reading
Comprehension Assignment
December 3, 2007
Book: Doctors and Discoveries
Subject: Jacob Henle (1809-1885)
Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, and Pathology
- What contribution did Jacob Henle make to the study of modern medial research?
- What is pathology?
- What is histology?
- What is physiology?
- What did Henle say about living microscopic agents?
- What are some of the diseases that Henle studies?
- What contribution did Henle make to anatomy?
- What books did he publish/write?
- What did you take away from this article?
- Who would you like to read about next?
List five new vocabulary words from your reading.Place these five words in your Jr. Medical School Word Pool.
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I will be posting new reading assignments all week. Each assignment will have a list of reading vocabulary questions. You will find the answers to all of my questions in your "Doctors and Discoveries" textbook. At the end of each lesson you will have to choose five or more vocabulary words from your readings to add to your Jr. Medical School Word Pool. Send me an e-mail if you have any questions. Suprschool@aol.com
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Convulsions/Seizures Project 2
Convulsions/Seizures Project 2
Describe the symptoms, proper first aid procedures, and possible prevention measures for the following condition:
Convulsions / seizures Project 2. (25 points)
1. What are convulsions / seizures?
2. How can you help someone who has convulsions / seizures?
3. How can you avoid getting convulsions / seizures yourself?
4. What materials do you need to treat convulsions / seizures?
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The Human Body Balloon Project No.2
The Human Body Balloon Project No.2
The Creative Side of Jr. Medical School
200 Points
Your assignment is to use balloons to build a model of a body system. You need to build the body system that you are demonstrating and label each part with a black felt tip marker. You will earn 200 points towards graduation from Jr. Medical School. Balloons come in all sizes so use your creativity and earn an extra 50 points towards graduation.You are allowed to copy the model that is shown in the photograph. You are allowed to do two of these assignments if you feel that you need extra points. If you have any questions at all, contact me at Suprschool@aol.com.
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All doctors need to learn how to be creative. During an operation you may have to think outside of the box to get the job done. At Jr. Medical School we will do all that we can to keep the creative side of your brain stimulated. You will be rewarded for your creativity as long as it does not take you too far off task. Your university level medical may not give you this opportunity, so take it in Jr. Medical School. Send your comments or suggestions for improving our program to Suprschool@aol.com.
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Don't forget to read everyday. You can earn points by reading the articles that we post everyday on this website. These points will help you to graduate from Jr. Medcial School at the top of your class. Remember, you need to understand what you are reading. Ask your parents and teachers to help you to check for understanding. You will need both word and passage comprehension skills to benefit from what you are reading. Discuss the articles with your parents or guardians. Your teacher is a great source of information. Ask questions when your are stuck. All of the articles listed below are coming from the top health and science writers. Pay close attention to how they are writing. One day you will be writing health and science articles on your own. If you have questions contact us Suprschool@aol.com
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Build A Website: Project 1
Build A Website: Project 1
Build Your Own Jr. Medical School Website.
250 points
PNN has all the tools you need to build your own free website.Every student at Jr. Medical School must build a project website on PNN (The Personal News Network). This site will become your electronic portfolio that will showcase your work. You will need to take digital photos, post your text projects, shot a short under 3 minute video, and post a Kid's Talk Radio Science Web cast. Your instructors will help you if you ever get stuck. You will need to e-mail your requests to Suprschool@aol.com.
1To start your new web site go to the following web site: www.pnn.com.
2Follow all of the onscreen directions.
3 When it comes time for you to create your new web site address or URL. Keep the following information in mind. You want to use Dr and your first name.
Samples: This is how you should create yours.Put Dr in front of your first name.
If you have any difficulty contact me at Suprschool@aol.com or Call (562) 221-1780 Jr. Medical School Office.
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I like to write my text in Micorsoft Word before I build my website. This gives me a chance to run the spell checker and to even make some of my text bold. I can even set up all of my hyperlinks, in advance. I like to collect all of the grahics that I am going to use and put them in a folder. In this way I can build my website with all of the tools that I need in well organized folders. What is your style of building websites? What tips and tricks can you share with our Jr. Medical School Group.
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Hypothermia Project 1.
Hypothermia Project 1.
Describe the symptoms, proper first aid procedures, and possible prevention measures for the following condition:
Hypothermia Project 1. (25 points)
1.What is hypothermia?
2.How can you help someone who has hypothermia?
3.How can you avoid getting hypothermia?
4.What materials do you need to treat hypothermia?
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you should make the students include the symptoms
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Earn Points: Create A Medical Web Quest
Earn Points: Create A Medical Web Quest
Your Jr. Medical School Web Quest in December.All of the instructions for your new Jr. Medical School WebQuest have been sent to you by e-mail. Please contact Bob Barboza if you need further information about your new project.
NPR Topics: Health & Science
Doctors encourage women to examine their own breasts for lumps. New research shows that this practice doesn't help prevent deaths from breast cancer.
Europe's space agency reached two milestones earlier this year. A European-built lab was installed at the International Space Station, and Europe launched a robotic cargo vehicle that successfully docked with the station. The European Space Agency is thinking about converting the vehicle so it could take astronauts into orbit.
The FBI has revealed new details about the scientific findings that led them to suspect Army scientist Bruce Ivins was responsible for the 2001 anthrax mailings that killed five people. Ivins committed suicide last month. The case against Ivins rests in part on a complex genetic technique.
The newest craze in consumer health is adhesive pads filled with "detox" herbs that supposedly suck toxins out of the bottom of our feet while we sleep. An analysis at a California laboratory shows no significant difference between used and unused pads.
Within the century, afternoon highs may reach temperatures that today are found only in the world's hottest deserts, says a new study. Those least able to deal with the increase in extreme heat waves — the world's poor — will be hit the hardest.
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