Lesson 5: Application and Investigation of Tissue Science
Duration of Days: 4
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to apply their knowledge of tissues to real-world scenarios and scientific investigations.
How does our understanding of tissues contribute to medical advancements
Investigation, model, regeneration, application
HS-LS1-1, HS-LS1-3
Students apply their understanding of tissues through investigation and modeling
Students design or analyze simple experiments related to tissue function or repair
Students communicate findings through structured formats
Purpose is to extend learning into application and scientific reasoning
DOK 2: Apply knowledge to new scenarios
DOK 3: Design and analyze investigations
Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine
Wound healing and medical advancements
Cultural and ethical considerations in treatment
Science is only observation, not application
Medical advancements are purely technological
Structured investigation templates
Choice in final product format
Sentence frames for explanation
Guided vs independent investigation options
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3D tissue model and explanation
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Investigation summary or presentation
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Rubric-based evaluation of application and reasoning