Science: Health Science & Medical Tech Pathway Standards
California - Science: Health Science & Medical Tech Pathway Standards
Career Technical Education | Adopted: 2013
This correlation lists the recommended Gizmos for this state's curriculum standards. Click any Gizmo title below for more information.
1: : Health Science and Medical Technology Pathway Standards
A: : Biotechnology Pathway
A.3.0: : Demonstrate competencies in the fundamentals of molecular cell biology, including deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and proteins and standard techniques for their purification and manipulatio
A.3.1: : Define and describe the structure and function of DNA, ribonucleic acid (RNA) and proteins, explain the consequences of DNA mutations on proteins.
Building DNA
Construct a DNA molecule, examine its double-helix structure, and then go through the DNA replication process. Learn how each component fits into a DNA molecule, and see how a unique, self-replicating code can be created.
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Go through the process of synthesizing proteins through RNA transcription and translation. Learn about the many steps involved in protein synthesis including: unzipping of DNA, formation of mRNA, attaching of mRNA to the ribosome, and linking of amino acids to form a protein.
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As a pediatrician, students learn about genes and protein synthesis to try to help a baby girl named Lucy who has an immunodeficiency disease.
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A.3.2: : Describe enzyme structure and function, diagram the impact of enzymes and catalysis on reaction rates, and recognize the emerging role of enzymes in replacing industrial chemicals
Enzymes - High School
As a veterinary technician, students learn about enzymes to help a dog that has been eating normally but is losing a lot of weight.
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A.3.3: : Employ standard techniques of DNA extraction, purification, restriction digests, bacterial cell culture, and agarose gel electrophoresis and document and evaluate results.
DNA Profiling
Learn how DNA is compared to identify individuals. Identify the sections of DNA that tend to differ and use PCR to amplify these segments. Then use gel electrophoresis to create DNA profiles. Based on what you have learned, create your own DNA profiling test and use this test to analyze crime scene evidence.
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A4.0: : Recognize basic concepts in cell biology and become familiar with the laboratory tools used for their analysis.
A4.1: : List and describe the structure and function of cellular organelle
Cell Structure
Select a sample cell from an animal, plant, or bacterium and view the cell under a microscope. Select each organelle on the image to learn more about its structure and function. Closeup views and animations of certain organelles is provided.
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Explore a wide variety of cells, from bacteria to human neurons, using a compound light microscope. Select a sample to study, then focus on the sample using the coarse and fine focus controls of the microscope. Compare the structures found in different cells, then perform tests to see if the sample is alive.
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A4.4: : Explain the basic concepts of cell growth and reproduction, DNA replication, mitosis, meiosis, and protein synthesis.
Building DNA
Construct a DNA molecule, examine its double-helix structure, and then go through the DNA replication process. Learn how each component fits into a DNA molecule, and see how a unique, self-replicating code can be created.
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Begin with a single cell and watch as mitosis and cell division occurs. The cells will go through the steps of interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, and cytokinesis. The length of the cell cycle can be controlled, and data related to the number of cells present and their current phase can be recorded.
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Explore how sex cells are produced by the process of meiosis. Compare meiosis in male and female germ cells, and use crossovers to increase the number of possible gamete genotypes. Using meiosis and crossovers, create "designer" fruit fly offspring with desired trait combinations.
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Go through the process of synthesizing proteins through RNA transcription and translation. Learn about the many steps involved in protein synthesis including: unzipping of DNA, formation of mRNA, attaching of mRNA to the ribosome, and linking of amino acids to form a protein.
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As a geneticist in an animal hospital, students learn about genetic changes in meiosis to determine the reason why a male cat can have calico fur coloring.
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As a pediatrician, students learn about genes and protein synthesis to try to help a baby girl named Lucy who has an immunodeficiency disease.
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A4.5: : Discuss the structure and function of the macromolecules that compose cells, including carbohydrates, lipids, DNA, RNA, and protein molecules.
Dehydration Synthesis
Build a glucose molecule, atom-by-atom, to learn about chemical bonds and the structure of glucose. Explore the processes of dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis in carbohydrate molecules.
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A4.6: : Distinguish between prokaryotic cells, eukaryotic cells, and viruses.
Cell Types
Explore a wide variety of cells, from bacteria to human neurons, using a compound light microscope. Select a sample to study, then focus on the sample using the coarse and fine focus controls of the microscope. Compare the structures found in different cells, then perform tests to see if the sample is alive.
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A6.0: : Implement use of the metric system, orders of magnitude, and the pH scale in preparation of reagents, analysis of data, and graphing.
A6.3: : Calculate and prepare solutions of various molarity; calculate and prepare buffers of various pH; and prepare serial dilutions.
Titration
Measure the quantity of a known solution needed to neutralize an acid or base of unknown concentration. Use this information to calculate the unknown concentration. A variety of indicators can be used to show the pH of the solution.
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Students assume the role of a scientist trying to solve a real world problem. They use scientific practices to collect and analyze data, and form and test a hypothesis as they solve the problems.
