333 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
United States
Phone: (614) 228-2674 ext. 0
Fax: (614) 228-6363
Individual Program
Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12, College/University, Public Library: Library Patrons
Primary Disciplines
Problem Solving, Sciences
Secondary Disciplines
Career Education, Health/Physical Education
Program Description
Experience a REAL autopsy from start to finish. Guided by a forensic pathologist, students follow a videotape of an actual autopsy from beginning to end. Students must work through the "case" and solvefor cause of death. The autopsy will be shown from the Y-incision to the removal of the brain and is 90-minutes long. Teachers will be sent a kit of materials prior to the program. In the kit, teachers will find materials to conduct both pre and post-visit activities along with booklets for the students to use during the program. Kits include enough materials for approximately 30 students.
1. Pathologist reviews autopsy plans submitted by students.
Education: Grade(s): 9, 10, 11, 12, College/University, Public Library: Library Patrons
Primary Disciplines
Problem Solving, Sciences
Secondary Disciplines
Career Education, Health/Physical Education
Program Description
Experience a REAL autopsy from start to finish. Guided by a forensic pathologist, students follow a videotape of an actual autopsy from beginning to end. Students must work through the "case" and solvefor cause of death. The autopsy will be shown from the Y-incision to the removal of the brain and is 90-minutes long. Teachers will be sent a kit of materials prior to the program. In the kit, teachers will find materials to conduct both pre and post-visit activities along with booklets for the students to use during the program. Kits include enough materials for approximately 30 students.
1. Pathologist reviews autopsy plans submitted by students.
2. Video of an actual autopsy, narrated by forensic pathologist.
3. During the video, there is time for questions from the schools, conducted in a round-robin fashion.
4. During the video, there are also interviews with various people representing careers associated with autopsies5. Conclude with approximately 15 minutes of round-robin question and answer.
Objectives
The participants will:- view a TAPE of a REAL AUTOPSY- use information and evidence provided to determine cause of death- learn about anatomy and the effects of diseases, drugs, and environment on organs- interact with a forensic pathologist through learner-led questions - explore careers associated medicine and forensics.
Objectives
The participants will:- view a TAPE of a REAL AUTOPSY- use information and evidence provided to determine cause of death- learn about anatomy and the effects of diseases, drugs, and environment on organs- interact with a forensic pathologist through learner-led questions - explore careers associated medicine and forensics.
National Standards to which this program aligns: Grades 9-12
Content Standard:
A: Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
B: Understandings about scientific inquiry Content Standard
C: Understandings of the cell
D. Understandings of molecular basis of heredity Content Standard
E: Abilities of technological design
F: Understandings about science and technology Content Standard
G: Understandings of science as a human endeavor
H: Understandings of the nature of scientific knowledge
I: Understandings of historical perspectives
90 minutes for grades 9 and up.
For dates and times go to http://www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=1268.
