This course addresses the challenges of defining a relationship between exposure to …
This course addresses the challenges of defining a relationship between exposure to environmental chemicals and human disease. Course topics include epidemiological approaches to understanding disease causation; biostatistical methods; evaluation of human exposure to chemicals, and their internal distribution, metabolism, reactions with cellular components, and biological effects; and qualitative and quantitative health risk assessment methods used in the U.S. as bases for regulatory decision-making. Throughout the term, students consider case studies of local and national interest.
From the scientific viewpoint, this evaluation will help the students see a …
From the scientific viewpoint, this evaluation will help the students see a process instead of just a data collection event, and they will get to practice estimating amounts. They will also need to determine the products of any reactions performed during the experiment. From the standpoint of sustainability, this evaluation is intended to help the student recognize the environmental "cost" of an experiment-in consumables used and in waste products generated.
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The seminar is designed to look at the science of triathlons and …
The seminar is designed to look at the science of triathlons and sports from a molecular/chemical biological point of view. We will be able to use our own bodies to see how exercise affects the system, through observations written in a training journal. We will also improve the overall fitness of the class through maintaining a physical fitness program over the course of the term. The end of the term will have us all participate in a mini-triathlon.
NSCC Edition Short Description: A presentation of how and why children grow, …
NSCC Edition
Short Description: A presentation of how and why children grow, develop, and learn. We will look at how we change physically over time from conception through adolescence. We examine cognitive change, or how our ability to think and remember changes over the first 20 years or so of life. And we will look at how our emotions, psychological state, and social relationships change throughout childhood and adolescence.
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Children, Families, Schools, and Communities is an introductory text in the field …
Children, Families, Schools, and Communities is an introductory text in the field of Child and Family Studies. It provides a lens for understanding the evolving definition of “family”. It promotes strategies for culturally sustaining and deeply collaborative relationships. Children, Families, Schools, and Communities is an adapted OER text from Rebecca Laff’s and Wendy Ruiz’s "Child, Family, and Community".
A presentation with Professor Philippe Grandjean about the dangers of chemical interference …
A presentation with Professor Philippe Grandjean about the dangers of chemical interference with the developing brain. This presentation, “Children’s health - Risks to brain development from exposure to environmental chemicals”, presented on 6th November, 2019, meeting of the French High Council for Public Health (Haut Conseil de la Santé Publique, HCSP), at the Ministry for Solidarity and Health in Paris.
An introduction and examples of how to use the Chi square test. …
An introduction and examples of how to use the Chi square test. The test is used when analyzing assocation between two categorical variables and when comparing proportions. The idea behind the test is to compare the observed frequencies with the expected frequencies, if the two variables are unrelated.
This patient education program reviews the anatomy of the gallbladder, symptoms of …
This patient education program reviews the anatomy of the gallbladder, symptoms of gallstones, treatment options, and the benefits and risks of cholecystectomy. This is a MedlinePlus Interactive Health Tutorial from the National Library of Medicine, designed and developed by the Patient Education Institute.
This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by …
This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by Research Square on behalf of its authors. It provides a synopsis that's easy to understand, and can be used to introduce the topics it covers to students, researchers, and the general public. The video's transcript is also provided in full, with a portion provided below for preview:
"Arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, or APM, is one of the most common surgeries for repairing knee damage – particularly for patients with meniscal tears. During the operation, surgeons often incidentally uncover additional damage to the surrounding cartilage in the form of chondral lesions. But despite the high prevalence of these lesions, their effects on postoperative outcomes aren’t clear. To better understand this relationship, a US-based research team has compared how patients with and without chondral lesions fare after APM. They’ve found that those going into surgery showing this damage have less successful recoveries. This conclusion was based on a fresh look at the results of a clinical trial known as the ChAMP trial. The trial had originally compared two methods for dealing with chondral lesions during APM: simple observation or debridement..."
The rest of the transcript, along with a link to the research itself, is available on the resource itself.
A mini series of choose your own adventure cases for students to …
A mini series of choose your own adventure cases for students to explore blood bank workflow and decision making. Topics covered:Hemolytic Disease of the NewbornABO DiscrepancyCrossmatchingAuto Antibodies
One of the major components of the First Year Seminar in Natural …
One of the major components of the First Year Seminar in Natural Sciences (NSF101) is to introduce students to library research. The library orientation session exposes students to library resources such as books, videos, journals, databases. The "Choosing Your Career" assignment reinforces using the library by searching for information on a career, retrieving sources from select databases and evaluating the information found in a written reflection. Reflection questions are added to guide the student in their search and their approach to their career choice. The goal is to integrate library literacy as part of their developing college learning skills. This assignment effectively introduces information literacy as the ability to find and use information and critically think about the information found when deciding on a career path. This assignment consists of the following; 90-minute library orientation session (one lecture session) followed up by library research (students' time) initial draft (hard copy for instructor comments) written revision (students' time) a final written 1500-word research reflection. (deposited on student ePortfolio) Objectives 1. Identify one science profession that interests you 2. Research the profession using library resources 3. Write a 1500-word reflection including the questions posed
This module utilizes a user-friendly database exploring data selection, box-and-whisker plot, and …
This module utilizes a user-friendly database exploring data selection, box-and-whisker plot, and correlation analysis. It also guides students on how to make a poster of their data and conclusions.
Chris Malloy’s video is a perfect example of how your natural highs …
Chris Malloy’s video is a perfect example of how your natural highs can change over time. His passion and drive led him to be a professional surfer, filmmaker, and surfwear designer for Patagonia. After completing the Chris Malloy worksheet, encourage students to share their natural highs by having them hashtag #LiveNaturallyHigh on their social media accounts.
How to use our resources: 1) Watch a dynamic video featuring a powerful, personal story 2) Discuss the video in a group using provided discussion guides 3) Engage in deeper learning through fun, interactive activities that reinforce the concepts from the video.
Following the steps of the engineering design process and acting as biomedical …
Following the steps of the engineering design process and acting as biomedical engineers, student teams use everyday materials to design and develop devices and approaches to unclog blood vessels. Through this open-ended design project, they learn about the circulatory system, biomedical engineering, and conditions that lead to heart attacks and strokes.
We are concurrently experiencing two global crises - the climate crisis and …
We are concurrently experiencing two global crises - the climate crisis and COVID-19. What are connections between the two? Why are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities disproportionately affected by both? This asynchronous Canvas course explores these questions and more. The course includes recordings from two guest speakers. Dr. Isabel Carrera Zamanillo from Stanford University presents on climate justice connections. Dr. Carrie Tzou, Professor and Director of the Goodlad Institute for Educational Renewal at UW Bothell, shares strategies and instructional resources for teaching about COVID-19.
SYNOPSIS: In this lesson, students explore how climate change is impacting public …
SYNOPSIS: In this lesson, students explore how climate change is impacting public health in New Jersey, understand the difference between climate mitigation and climate adaptation, and create a video advocating for a climate adaptation strategy related to public health in New Jersey.
SCIENTIST NOTES: This lesson challenges students to consider the impacts of climate change on public health. The video defines public health in simple terms and how it affects and will affect students’ lives. Students are then encouraged to discuss how some of the quotes from the video make them feel and to investigate how climate change is linked to public health and justice. The differences between climate mitigation and climate adaptation are outlined, and sources are provided for further investigation. The lesson also includes links to credible sources to help students with their investigation. Students are encouraged to use their creative thinking skills to create a short video about climate adaptation strategies that could benefit New Jersey. This is a good lesson to challenge students' critical thinking and creative skills.
POSITIVES: -Students collaborate with their peers to create short videos as the assessment in this lesson. -Students get voice and choice as they select a climate adaptation strategy that matters the most to them. -If you teach multiple classes, you may be able to share the videos from all of your classes with all of your students.
ADDITIONAL PREREQUISITES: -Students should have access to the Teacher Slideshow on their own devices in order to explore example climate adaptation strategies, access links, and conduct research. -There may be student confusion when explaining the difference between climate mitigation and climate adaptation. Students may need more guidance as they choose their climate adaptation strategy. For example, students may gravitate toward "more renewable energy" or "more electric cars." Both of these are examples of climate mitigation strategies. Guide them toward climate adaptation strategies instead. -Some students may select climate adaptation strategies that are not directly related to public health. This may include building sea walls or planting more drought-resistant crops. These are climate adaptation strategies, but they are not directly related to public health. -Students can use the examples of how climate change impacts public health in New Jersey on the Teacher Slideshow to brainstorm ideas when choosing a climate adaptation strategy.
DIFFERENTIATION: -It may be best to group students of mixed ability. Conducting research for their videos might be the trickiest part of the lesson, and students with strong research skills and media literacy may be able to guide their groups. -Students can take turns being the videographer for their group. -You may require all students to have speaking roles in their videos. One student may also be the designated videographer for the group. -You can have students write scripts for their videos before recording. Other groups, however, may simply want to record their videos over and over again until they get a good take. -Students can record their videos on school-approved devices like laptops, iPads, or iPods. If these devices are not available, it may be necessary to have students use their personal devices.
This is a self paced open access module which covers the Public …
This is a self paced open access module which covers the Public Health aspects of climate change and its impact on populations. Five sections cover: Introduction to climate change Climate change and human health Climate change in the context of environmental sustainability Climate change, policy and politics What can we do about climate change? An automated certificate of completion is available if resources are downloaded, reflections posted and a quiz passed.
Five years after the Paris climate agreement to limit global temperature rise …
Five years after the Paris climate agreement to limit global temperature rise to “well below 2°C” the world observed a 1.2°C temperature rise above pre-industrial levels. In order to protect human health, it is imperative that efforts are made to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and keep the temperature targets agreed. The changing climate affects the conditions for human health, and the basic requirements for maintaining good health. Starting with the 2015 Lancet Commission on climate change and health that described tackling climate change as the greatest global health opportunity of the 21st century, the talk will give an overview of some health impacts covered in the Lancet Countdown and end by focusing on what the Lancet Countdown in 2020 called the often “unseen” impacts of climate change on human health – the mental health impacts.
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