Health Science

I created this idea for my students when we were at the end of the Infection Control Unit. It dawned on me one day when I read a statistic that said people are 40% more likely to wash their hands and do a more thorough job if there is a sign nearby...

I designed and use this game as an opener or "hook" for the Unit on Infection Control. The game has 8 interesting facts on germs with 4 multiple choice answers. Download includes PowerPoint, student handout, and "A", "B", "C", "D" signs to give a variety...

Competition always brings out the best in my students and this game does not disappoint. In fact, they ask to play it often and I sneak it in when we have a few minutes to spare. The PowerPoint is already set up and ready to go for you! It will display...

This activity is a great way to have your students learn and review the Body Regions. I struggled teaching this topic because it’s simply memorization. However, my students absolutely love playing this and comprehension improved dramatically. The...

This download includes two separate activities on Communications. The first game is "Follow the Instructions". Students will given a series of very detailed instructions. With the timer ticking they must complete the instructions to find out which cords...

During the Communication section of my Health Science classes, I would use Rebus Puzzles to challenge my students' ability to see a nonsensical written phrase and turn it into a phrase that was comprehensible. It was a great tool for teaching about the...

I created this game for the unit on Communication. My students love playing "Mad Gab" and I wanted to create a version of phrases that would commonly be said by patients. This download includes two ways to play the game: A PowerPoint Game (View the...

This packet includes 2 activities. The first worksheet helps students review what items go into which category. They will receive actual medical charting examples and sort them into Subject or Objective and then Assessment or Plan. Also, they will pick...

Students will be given the important do's and dont's of Medical Charting/Documentation. Using their newly learned rules, they will comb through a sample medical document riddled with mistakes. They must identify the mistakes and correlate it with the...

Want a creative way to start your year and get to know your students? This printable handout will allow your students to share a little about themselves with an "anatomical" theme. Great for Anatomy/Physiology, Biology, Health Science, HOSA and Health...

Teach your students little known facts about the blood while they have fun! I use this game as a great hook when introducing the section on blood. Game includes 21 slides- Opening slide, 10 fact or crap questions and 10 answers with explanations. Also...

Case studies are a great way to check for understanding as well as allow your students to use their high-level thinking skills. This packet includes: 3 case studies Answer Key Info Sheet for Students Instructions for Teacher Case studies...