Tag: study

  • Updated Case – A Tiny Heart (Ross Procedure)

    Updated Case – A Tiny Heart (Ross Procedure)

    Case study exploring a heart defect in a newborn. Baby Lucas first undergoes balloon dilation to improve blood flow and later has his valve replaced.

  • Case Study:  Neurons and Cell Communication

    Case Study: Neurons and Cell Communication

    A case study for anatomy students to learn about neurons and multiple sclerosis. Students read the case, label diagrams, and answer questions.

  • Case Study:  Dogs, SNPs, and Patellar Luxation

    Case Study: Dogs, SNPs, and Patellar Luxation

    Students learn how a genetic polymorphism (SNP) is associated with a common problem in chihuahua dogs where their patella slips out of position.

  • Blood Case Studies for Anatomy (Hematology)

    Blood Case Studies for Anatomy (Hematology)

    Examine blood slides in this interactive activity. Students determine the disorder illustrated in the slides, sickle cell, leukemia, malaria.

  • Case Study – Tibetans and Altitude (Remote)

    Case Study – Tibetans and Altitude (Remote)

    This case study is a remote alternative to “How Do Tibetans Survive High Altitudes.” The remove version is shorter and does not require as much guidance by the instructor. I created this version with Google slides, so students can type their answers directly onto the slide. I made remote versions of several activities because I…

  • Student Designed Case Studies for Anatomy

    Student Designed Case Studies for Anatomy

    Anatomy project where students create their own case study focusing on a disease of their choice. Template included with list of possible topics.

  • Case Study – Celiac Disease and Digestion

    Case Study – Celiac Disease and Digestion

    Case study explores the role of villi in the digestive system as student learn how gluten triggers the immune system in people with celiac disease.

  • Speciation on Daphne Major – Big Birds Get No Love

    Speciation on Daphne Major – Big Birds Get No Love

    The beaks of finches on the island changed in size after a catastrophic draught. Students analyze graphs and explore how natural selection affects populations.

  • Case Study: Cystic Fibrosis Mutations

    Case Study: Cystic Fibrosis Mutations

    This case study is a follow-up to the Cystic Fibrosis Case Study where students explore how changes in transport proteins affects the movement of ions, resulting in a build-up of chloride ions and the symptoms of the disease. Students were introduced to the idea that different mutations can cause differences in the transport proteins, but…

  • Case Study – Mitosis, Cancer, and the HPV Vaccine

    Case Study – Mitosis, Cancer, and the HPV Vaccine

    Students in my anatomy class get a quick review of the cell and mitosis. This activity on HPV shows how the cell cycle relates to overall health. In fact, many of the chapters in anatomy have anchoring phenomena on diseases and health. For example, cystic fibrosis is a cellular transport problem, but has serious effects…

  • Case Study – Gluten

    Case Study – Gluten

    This case study was created for distance learning and is a short exploration of how celiac disease affects the digestive system. This is not a long case, and should probably only take 20-30 minutes to complete. I plan to use it with breakout groups working together over Zoom or Google Classroom. The activity is presented…

  • Case Study: Diaper Drama

    Case Study: Diaper Drama

    A case study on the urinary system. Students learn about a baby with recurring urinary tract infections due to a duplicate ureter.

  • Brain Anatomy (Coloring)

    Brain Anatomy (Coloring)

    Students learn brain structures and their functions by reading short descriptions and coloring an image. The description are organized into three main areas of the brain: cerebrum, cerebellum, and brain stem. The brain stem also includes structures of the diencephalon (thalamus and hypothalamus). In addition to coloring the image according to the directions, students identify…

  • Label the Eye

    Label the Eye

    This worksheet shows an image of the eye with structures numbered. Students practice labeling the eye or teachers can print this to use as an assessment. There are two versions on the google doc and pdf file, one where the word bank is included and another with no word bank for differentiation. You could also…

  • Brain Crossword

    Brain Crossword

    Students can practice their knowledge of the brain by completing this crossword puzzle. The puzzle includes information about the lobes of the brain (frontal, occipital, parietal, and temporal) as well as specific structures within the brain and their function. The terms are intended for students of anatomy and physiology, where they must explore details of…