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Students will be able to independently use their learning to
T1 Analyze medical evidence to determine cause of death or solve a medical mystery.
T2 Systematically approach and analyze a problem to find a solution.
T3 Recognize situations that require confidentiality and use their best judgement when dealing with sensitive situations.
Meaning
UNDERSTANDINGS: Students will understand that
ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS: Students will keep considering
U1 - The purpose of an autopsy is to answer any questions about Q1 How do clues in or on a body help scientists determine the cause
the illness, cause of death, and/or any co-existing conditions.
of death?
U2 - Determining the manner of death involves the investigation
Q2 How do human body systems work together to maintain
of many aspects, including the medical condition of the victim,
homeostasis?
the internal and external examination of the body, the chemical
and microscopic analysis of tissues and body fluids, and the
analysis of all evidence found at the scene.
U3 - A comprehensive set of standards and practices is
necessary in order to give patients specific rights regarding their
personal health information.
Acquisition
KNOWLEDGE: Students will
SKILLS: Students will
K1 - Describe how an autopsy is performed and the types of
S1 - Interpret information from an autopsy report to predict the manner
information it provides to officials regarding the manner and
of death. U1, U2
cause of death. U1, U2
S2 - Analyze patient confidentiality scenarios. U3
K2 - Recognize that a variety of biomedical science professionals
are involved in crime scene analysis and determination of
manner of death in mysterious death cases. U2
K3 - Explain the importance of confidentiality when dealing with
patients, and describe the major patient protections written into
the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
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Curriculum Framework Course Unit 1 Lesson 1.3 Page 1
Format guided by: Wiggins, G. & McTighe, J. (2011). The understanding by design guide to creating high quality units. Alexandria. VA: ASCD
U3
Evidence (stage 2)
system activity
and autopsy
report.
Assessments of
Learning
1. Students will
complete the
body system
activity.
2. They will
complete the
autopsy
report
resource
sheet.
3. Students will
answer the
conclusion
questions.
1. Students will
complete the
student
response
sheet.
2. Students will
answer all
the
conclusion
questions.
1. Students will
write a case
report.
2. They will add
feedback.
2. All the conclusion
questions will be
reviewed.
additional
careers to the
career
journal.
3. They will
answer all
the
conclusion
questions.