MINI MEDICAL SCHOOL

CAMP

June 11-15, 2018

Primary IGrades K-1st

Primary IIGrades 2nd – 3rd

Middle Grades 4th – 5th

UpperGrades 6th - 8th

The Georgia State University Saturday School for Scholars and Leaders is proud to present a Mini Medical School Camp for students in grades K-8. This camp is great way for children interested in a future health sciences career to begin their journey towards that goal. During camp, students will submerge themselves into the world of medical science as they learn about health care careers, human anatomy and physiology, microbes, dissections, and practice diagnosing sick patients. The STEM-based curriculum encourages students to make detailed observations, analyze key evidence, and strengthen their critical thinking skills through problem based learning and hands on lab experiments.

Saturday School for Scholars and Leaders

Georgia State UniversityOne Park Place, Suite 821

Atlanta, Georgia 30303404-413-8029

saturdayschool@gsu.edu

Daily Interactive LessonsDay 1: Morning Session: Cell-e-bration- Students will discover the structure and function of eukaryotic cellular organelles trough interactive lessons, role play, and hands on activities. Students will also examine how eukaryotic cells duplicate by learning the phases of the cell cycle. No party is complete without refreshments of course. Students will make their own party food by creating an edible cell models or edible phases of mitosis. Primary I and II- Students will investigate the difference between animal and plant (eukaryotic) cells by making an edible cell, by viewing their own cheek cells (animal cells) and onion cells (plant cells) under a microscope, and by coloring and labeling diagrams that highlight all of the cellular organelles. Middle and Upper- Students will investigate the difference between animal and plant (eukaryotic) cells by completing a virtual investigation of the structure and functions of all cellular organelles. Students will also view their own cheek cells (animal cells) and onion cells (plant cells) under a microscope. Students will use their data and observations from their investigations to make 3D cell models. The phases of mitosis (division of eukaryotic cells) will be also be investigated with edible materials.

Afternoon Session: Mysterious Microbes- Students will navigate through the problematic world of prokaryotic cells as they discover what makes these cells different from the eukaryotic cells they learned about during the morning session. Students will explore how these cells are shaped, how bacteria is different from viruses, and participate in growing and analyzing bacteria in a petri dish. Primary I and II- Students will investigate the difference between animal, plant, and bacteria cells by viewing video clips, participating in hands-on card sorts, and by coloring and labeling bacteria cells. Middle and Upper- Students will investigate the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells by making 3D cell models of bacterial cells and using edible materials to investigate binary fission (division of prokaryotic cells).

Day 2: Morning Session: Discovering DNA and Genetics- Students will dive into the world of genetics by learning the structure and function of deoxyribonucleic acid, creating 3D models of the double helix, learning the alphabet of the genetic code, exploring mutations, predicting DNA by using Punnett Squares, and extracting DNA from edible sources. Primary I and II- Students will learn that traits inherited from their parents are responsible for making up their appearance. Students will also learn what DNA is, what it is made of, and what it can do through video clips, reading, labeling and coloring activities. Students will use crafting supplies to create 3D models of the double helix. Middle and Upper- Students will learn about inherited traits by creating a classroom inventory of traits. Students will also investigate the structure and function of DNA by using virtual investigation to identify the key components of DNA. Students will use edible or crafting materials to create 3D models of the double helix. Students will also investigate how genetic traits are passed down from parents to offspring.

Afternoon Session: Healthcare Careers- Students will learn about various healthcare careers by researching and participating in a career day that features information about various undergraduate programs, medical/dental/veterinary schools, residency programs, and places of employment. (This activity will be the same for Primary I, Primary II, Middle, and Upper classes).

Day 3: Morning Session: The Anatomy of Me- Students will learn about what makes sets them apart from all other living organisms by examining the structure and function of all 11 major human body organ systems. Primary I and II- Students will investigate the 11 major organ systems through station exploration that will include, video clips, reading, writing, math, and crafting. Middle and Upper- Students will investigate all 11 major organ systems through virtual investigation, hands-on card sorts, video clips, reading, writing, making math connections, and crafting.

Afternoon Session: Divulging into Dissections- Students will learn proper dissection technique by participating in dissections of real specimens. Dissections may include a fetal pig, a sheep’s heart, and/or a cow’s eye. Primary I and II- Students will investigate organ systems by participating in a teacher guided dissection of animal organs. (Teachers will handle all dissection equipment. However, students will have a chance to interact with the specimen. Non-latex (nitrile) gloves will be used during the dissections. Middle and Upper- Students will investigate organ systems by completing their own dissections of organs using a dissection kit and dissection guide. Non-latex (nitrile) gloves will be used during the dissections.

Day 4: maMorning Session: Blood Typing- Students will learn about the different blood types. Students will also learn how blood types are inherited, which blood types can be donated, and how blood types can be accepted. Primary I and II- Students will complete a virtual investigation of blood typing. Students will continue to explore types of blood. Middle and Upper- Students will investigate the various blood types by participating in a virtual exploration online. Students will use what they learn from the investigation to determine which individuals are the parents of the baby patients.

Afternoon Session: Diagnosing Patients- Students will practice being problem-solving healthcare professionals for the day as they evaluate and diagnose patients that present in the Mini Medical School Camp Hospital. Students will use what they learned all week to diagnose patients in as veterinarians, EMTs, dentists and physicians. (This activity will be the same for Primary I, Primary II, Middle, and Upper classes).

Day 5: Morning Session: GSU BioBus Visit- Students will participate in an interactive lesson provided by the Georgia State University’s Bio Bus Program. (This activity will be the same for Primary I, Primary II, Middle, and Upper classes).

Afternoon Session: Prepare Presentations for Open House- All students will prepare to share all of what they learned during the Mini Medical School Camp during Open House.

*This schedule of lessons is tentative and may change.