WEEK OF AUGUST 22, 2011

INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY

We will have a guest speaker on Tuesday.  Mr. Kendal Birdwell, a graduate of NCTHS, is a paramedic with the Huntsville Bomb Squad and will speak to the students about his career.  This is a topic for both Biotechnology and Principles of Biomedical Science.  Biotechnology students will have a test on Chapter One on Friday.


FORENSIC SCIENCE

Students will take test on Chapter One on Tuesday.  We will begin unit two which covers processing the crime scene after the test.

PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

Students will begin continue looking at clues to the woman's death. This week will focus on the many body systems that may be involved in the women's death. Career journals are due on Thursday for EMT, Coroner and 911 Operator.  These students also will hear guest speaker on Tuesday morning while in Biotech class.

MEDICAL PROJECTS

Students essays on the ethics of genetically engineering and giving birth to a donor child to help save the life of an older sibling are due Monday. Preparations for job shadowing will continue -- review of HIPPA Law and Hospital codes will be covered.

HOMEROOM

Students, please return all forms sent home.  I will be receipting and giving lockers/combinations through Tuesday, August 23.   THIS IS IMPORTANT.


AMAZING QUOTES

For the broad-minded, the very Universe is home!   ~ unknown

If your foot slips, you may regain your balance; if your mouth slips, you cannot recall your words.
~ unknown

NOTES

Please check my Moodle Site for important information such as assignments, parent/student and safety contracts. Assignments will also be posted