Medical Detectives Syllabus

Instructor: Mr. Shawn Moore

Room: A22
Email (preferred): smoore@abs.misd.net
Phone: 586-725-7373
Prep Hour: S1: 2nd (9:00-9:55) S2: 5th (12:44- 1:43)
Website: mooremsn.weebly.com

Course Information:
Students play the role of real-life medical detectives as they analyze genetic testing
results to diagnose disease and study DNA evidence found on a crime scene. They solve
medical mysteries through hands-on projects and labs, investigate how to measure and
interpret vital signs, and learn how the systems of the human body work together to
maintain health.

Necessary Supplies:
1. Pencil
2. Engineering Notebook (Provided)

Students will need to bring a pencil to class daily. Upon arrival to class, they will pick up
their engineering notebook on a daily basis.

Behavior Expectations:
Students are expected to be in their assigned seat when the bell rings. Students are held
accountable for their actions, and should come to class ready to participate actively and
give their best effort each day. Students are expected to be respectful to the teacher and
to each other. This includes avoiding unnecessary disruptions that affect the learning
environment of other students. The same expectations apply for me as well. You should feel
respected, safe, and a part of an environment that will help you be successful. I am your
biggest cheerleader- if you need me to help you in any way to be successful in this class,
please dont hesitate to ask! Students will also working on classroom norms during the first
week of school, which will be posted in the room, and we can expect to hold each other to
during the year. Additionally, ALL Anchor Bay School District rules and policies apply!

Grading:
Medical Detectives is a project-based class. Grades will be based on labs, projects, and
activities, as well as lab assessments. Student grades will be calculated using a total points
system. Daily assignments will typically be worth 5 points, and larger projects can be worth
anywhere from 10 points-100 points, depending on the length and complexity of the project.
Grading for specific projects/labs will be reviewed when introduced.

Engineering Notebook:
Students will be assessed using their engineering notebook as a primary tool. Students will
be required to label each page with a title and signatures, as well as a witness signature.
They will be responsible for maintaining a table of contents of projects as well. All work in
the engineering notebook should be neat, legible, and clearly communicated. The engineering
notebooks are NOT permitted to leave the classroom.

Late/Absent Homework Policy:

If you are absent, please make sure to check the calendar to see what you missed. If you
are absent for a one day assignment, you will most likely be excused, provided the absence
is excused. For larger projects, you are responsible for managing your time to catch up.
Each assignment/project will have a deadline. This could be at the end of a class period, or
at the end of a project. Each day past a deadline will incur a 10% lateness deduction, for up
to 5 school days.

Projects/Performance Tasks:
Projects are very common in Medical Detectives. Some tasks take quite a bit of time to
complete, others will be completed in one class period. Please use your agenda to keep track
of deadlines!

Conclusion Questions:
Conclusion questions are a way for students to reflect on their work in a lesson or a project.
These need to be completed in complete sentences, and show some level of thought to
receive full credit.

Extra Help:
I am available most days before and after school for additional help. Please let me know if
you need extra help, and when you would like to come in. I do my best to make myself
available to students.

Overview of Units:
Unit 1: What is a Medical Detective?
-What are Biology and Biomedical Sciences?, Biomedical Careers, Lab
Procedures, Strawberry DNA Lab, Vital Signs Labs, Chickenpox
Outbreak, Mystery Illness
Unit 2: Human Body Systems
-The Human Senses, Body Systems, Brain Dissection, DNA, Mystery
Disease
Unit 3: Forensic Science
-Murder Mystery, Autopsy, Gel Electrophoresis
Please discuss the information and procedures for Medical Detectives with
your child. I encourage you to contact me with any questions or concerns
regarding this class at smoore@abs.misd.net. You can also check the daily
agenda and class news at mooremsn.weebly.com.

Please sign below indicating that you have read and understand the
procedures and expectations for this class. I look forward to working with
you and your child for a rewarding and educational class.

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