Next Generation Science Standards

Science and Engineering Practices:

Asking questions
Obtaining, evaluating and communicating information

Crosscutting Concepts:

Cause and effect
Systems and system models
Structure and function

Disciplinary Core Ideas:

LS 1: From molecules to organisms; structure and function
LS 3: Heredity; inheritance and variation of traits
ETS2: Links among engineering, technology, science and society

Lab goals

Students will:

• Increase their understanding of science concepts as they relate to heart surgery.
• Have an increased awareness of STEM careers.
• Have an increased comfort exploring and engaging in the content.
• Have a desire to learn more extending the ideas explored in the lab.
• Work collaboratively with peers.
• Communicate using correct terminology.
• Develop questions regarding anatomy of the heart, careers in the OR, and their personal health.
• Predict and observe what happens during the major steps of the surgery.
• Practice observation skills by recording patient and surgery data.
• Understand how lifestyle choices affect personal health