Health Science II Education Buying Guide

CTE Health Science II Education Buying Guide As a continuation of the CTE Health Science pathway, Health Science II helps students expand their understanding of the health care industry. This includes employability skills, safety and infection control procedures, and clinical skills used by allied health professionals. Students will demonstrate their understanding of cardiovascular and respiratory […]

Health Science I Education Buying Guide

Medical worker holding textbook in the ward.

CTE Health Science I Education Buying Guide CTE Health Science Education provides a comprehensive program to meet current and projected needs for the healthcare industry in fields including first aid, nursing, biomedical technology, and allied health care fields. Foundational curriculum concepts incorporate technological advances to motivate students, preparing them for a career as a future […]

The Pressure’s On: Creating and Using Models of Body Systems

Dialysis tubing in a solution to demonstrate osmosis

Workshop Resources Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Learn exciting and engaging ways to teach structure and function within body systems.  Use hands-on labs to help students understand kidney function and interactions between the excretory system and cardiovascular system.  Set up experiments, collect data, analyze results, and create models to build toward understanding the […]

Comparative Mammalian Organ Dissection with Carolina’s Perfect Solution® Specimens

Workshop Resources Life Science 6-12 Middle / High School Show off your surgical skills while you experience the superior quality of Carolina’s Perfect Solution® specimens! Participants dissect a sheep brain, cow eye, pig heart, or pig kidney and observe internal and external structures. Use this excellent comparative dissection to gain a better understanding of these […]

Top-Selling Models by Body System

anatomy model

Anatomy and physiology courses benefit greatly from the use anatomical models and skeletons. Quality models show detailed morphology of organs and complete body systems. Models simplify the identification of anatomical structures, organ positioning within the body cavity, and the relationship between structure and function. Many models can be disassembled, allowing students to explore internal structures. Additionally, they are an excellent reference tool for identifying small and indistinct structures.

Developing and Analyzing Urine Samples as a Model of Kidney Function

Urine samples in specimen cups

Abnormal urine composition often indicates disease or infection. Diabetes is often diagnosed after a patient has a positive test for glucose in the urine. Diabetes is the result of an inability to absorb glucose from the blood. The body compensates for these elevated blood glucose levels by filtering the glucose out through the kidneys; the excess glucose exits the body through the urine.

Diffusion and Osmosis

Dialysis tubing in a solution to demonstrate osmosis

All cells are bound by some type of permeable or semipermeable membrane that governs the ions, small molecules, and large molecules that enter and leave the cell. Diffusion is the general process of movement down a gradient that results in equal concentrations of solutes on both sides of the membrane. When water is the molecule entering or leaving the cell the process is osmosis. This guide breaks down the important information students need to know, provides links to products and free digital resources, and includes suggestions for hands-on-labs that reinforce student learning.

Forensic Toxicology: The Dose Makes the Poison

Forensic toxicology is the analysis of biological samples for the presence of drugs, chemicals, or other toxins. Forensic toxicologists look specifically at substances that may cause death, impairment of human performance, or enhancement of human performance. They also look at how the presence of certain substances can affect compliance with workplace policies or federal and […]

Urinary System

kidney

Urinary System Introduce Urinary System Unless they’re on a long car trip or cross-country flight, most people don’t give their urinary system a second thought. They should, though. A fully functioning urinary system is necessary for an active, healthy life. The system filters extra water and waste products, such as salts and proteins, from the […]

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