Principles of BioMed: Future of Diabetes Mgmt

In the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Principles of Biomedical Science class, high school students (primarily 9th graders) investigate the case of a fictitious character found dead in her home, Anna Garcia. As they explore concepts of biology and medicine, they determine the factors that led to Anna’s death and apply those learnings to forward thinking solutions. After learning about the impact of diabetes and current treatment and management methods, students apply that knowledge to develop a research proposal for an innovative way to improve the life of a diabetic. In the brainstorming process, students think about all the implications of being a diabetic, from the medical challenges complications to the impact on their day to day life. Using an iterative design process framework, they choose a challenge area to focus on and develop a novel method to treat or manage that challenge. Their ultimate deliverable is a 5 minute presentation to request grant funding to take their idea forward.

Spend a few hours reviewing projects online and sharing written feedback with students, all through our online portal.