PLTW Biomedical Science Curriculum

The Biomedical Academy is proud incorporate Project Lead The Way Biomedical Science curriculum as its foundation of academic rigor

9^th Grade Principles of Biomedical Sciences: Students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. While investigating the case, students examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history, and explore medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, biology, medicine, and research processes

10^th Grade Human Body Systems Honors: Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis in the body. Exploring science in action, students take on the roles of biomedical professionals to solve real-world medical cases.

11^th Grade Medical Interventions Honors: Students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Students explore how to detect and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; evaluate cancer treatment options; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through real-world cases, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics.

12^th Grade Biomedical Innovation Honors: In this capstone course, students design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21^st century. Students address topics ranging from public health to biomedical engineering. They have the opportunity to work on an independent project with a mentor.