Description: Principles of Biomedical Science (PBS) is the 1st course in the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Pathway. PBS is a project-based learning course that introduces the biomedical sciences through exciting hands-on activities, problems, and projects. Students will analyze the evidence found at a crime scene and help the medical examiner uncover clues left on a body to solve a mystery. Jackson-Reed Biomedical Ambassadors/Biomedical Science (BMS) scholars will question, diagnose, and propose treatment and care for patients in a family medical practice. Track down the source of a mysterious outbreak at a local hospital. Access and stabilize a patient during an emergency and prepare for medical surge and mobile medical care. Collaborate with professionals in other fields to innovate and design solutions to local and global medical problems.

The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes and allow students to design experiments to solve problems. Whether seeking a career in medicine or healthcare, or simply looking for the challenge of real-world problems, students in Principles of Biomedical Science will practice how to think creatively and critically to innovate in science and will gain practical experience with experimental design and the design process. Key biological concepts (connection to Honors Biology) covered include maintenance of homeostasis in the body, metabolism, inheritance of traits, and defense against disease.

Description: In the Human Body Systems (HBS) course, scholars examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Jackson-Reed Biomedical Ambassadors/Biomedical Science (BMS) scholars will design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal manikin, work through interesting real-world cases and often play the roles of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries. This course is designed for 10th grade scholars.



In the Human Body Systems course, activities and projects will introduce students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes and allow students to design experiments to solve problems. Whether seeking a career in medicine or healthcare, or simply looking for the challenge of real-world problems, students in Human Body Systems will practice how to think creatively and critically to innovate in science and will gain practical experience with experimental design and the design process. Key biological concepts (connection to Honors Biology) covered include maintenance of homeostasis in the body, metabolism, inheritance of traits, and defense against disease.

Description: The Medical Interventions (MI) course is the 3rd class in the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Pathway. Medical Interventions provides an in-depth look into bioengineering, infectious diseases, nanotechnology, diagnostic testing, genetics, and biomedical sciences through exciting “hands-on” projects and problems.



In MI, Jackson-Reed Biomedical Ambassadors/Biomedical Science (BMS) scholars will investigate the variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the lives of a fictitious family. A “How-To” manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body, the course will explore how to prevent and fight infection, how to screen and evaluate the code in our DNA, how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, and how to prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through these scenarios, students will be exposed to the wide range of interventions related to Immunology, Surgery, Genetics, Pharmacology, Medical Devices, and Diagnostics. Each family case scenario will introduce multiple types of interventions and will reinforce concepts learned in the previous two courses, as well as the present new content. Medical Interventions may range from simple diagnostic tests to treatment of complex diseases and disorders. These interventions will be showcased across the generations of the family and will provide a look at the past, present and future of biomedical science. Lifestyle choices and preventive measures are emphasized throughout the course as well as the important role scientific thinking and engineering design play in the development of interventions of the future. This course is designed for 11th grade students.

Description: In Biomedical Innovations (BI) capstone course, the Biomedical Senior Capstone Candidate (BMSCC) will apply their knowledge and skills to answer questions and or solve problems related to biomedical sciences. Scholars will design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century as they work through progressively challenging open-ended problems, addressing topics such as clinical medicine, physiology, biomedical engineering, and public health. BMSCC’s will master undergraduate as well as initial postgraduate research skills; APA formatting/citations; create a professionally structured literature review; and participate in formal presentations and a Senior Biomedical Capstone Seminar. Scholars will take on the opportunity to work on a biomedical innovation/independent project through an active internship. BMSCC will be supported and guided through this academic journey by a senior advisor from a university, hospital, physician’s office, or a healthcare industry professional. At the duration of the course, BMSCC scholars are expected to present their work through the lens of the biomedical innovation that they have completed to their peers and to the scientific and healthcare communities. This course is designed for 12th grade students.

Description: The AIP internship course is a paid internship experience for 12th and 11th grade students participating in a coherent sequence of career and technical
education courses. This course is designed to provide real-world work experience and professional exposure in an aligned CTE program of study
and will receive course credit upon internship completion. A student must be enrolled or have completed the 3rd level course in an approved CTE
program of study in order to be eligible to participate. Students build on the knowledge and skills gained from previous courses to design innovative solutions for the most pressing