HHS Science
Huron High School students in Principals of Biomedical science are working on the final part of the unit on forensic science. They are trying to determine the manner and cause of death of a fictional character named Anna Garcia.
Students collected evidence at a mock crime scene and have completed activities such as fingerprinting, hair analysis, DNA extraction and analysis, blood typing and blood spatter analysis. They are currently studying the procedures used during an autopsy that will culminate with the dissection of a heart. They will write up their results in a mock police report stating how they think she died and who was responsible. At the conclusion of this unit they will be introduced to clinical medicine.
Earth science students are currently studying stars. They will be covering the structure of the sun and solar activity as well as the characteristics and life cycle of stars. Students will also have the opportunity to learn where constellations are located and the major stars that are found in them. They have also been following the many different astronomical events including solar activity and the opportunity to see the northern lights and the Tsuchinshan-Atlas comet. Many students have been able to take pictures of both of these events and share them with the class.
Biology students are just beginning the unit on cells with a review of chemistry and how it plays a role in biology. Students completed labs on chemical reactions and endothermic and exothermic reactions. The next chapter will cover cells and their structures and functions.
Submitted by Char Carda, HHS science teacher
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