Principles of Health Science
The Principles of Health Science course is designed to provide an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the health care industry.
This binder does not contain all lesson plans for this course. This content can be used with any textbook or instructional materials. If locally adapted, make sure all TEKS are covered.
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Scope and Sequence
Scope and Sequence: Principles of Health Science
CTE TEKS - Implemented 2017-2018, adopted in 2015
Principles of Health Science course scope and sequence within the Health Science Career Cluster® summarizes the content to be taught, and one possible order for teaching the units of instruction. A brief description of each unit and the corresponding TEKS are included. This scope and sequence may be adapted or adopted by the local education agency.
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Programs of Study: Health Science
Based on the House Bill 5 Foundation High School Program, the Program of Studies within the Health Science Career Cluster provide helpful information, including the core courses and career-related electives in high school that will help prepare students for their career goals. These documents are designed for students, but can also be used by administrators, counselors, teachers, business and industry representatives, and parents.
Unit 1: Employability Skills, Career Options, and Preparation
Lesson Plan: Radiology and Medial Records
In this lesson, students will have the opportunity to identify various fractures, translate the medical terminology in a radiology report, and complete a patient history.
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Lesson Plan: Physical Range of Motion
In this lesson, students will have the opportunity to explore a career in physical therapy as they demonstrate how to determine range of motion.
View ResourceUnit 1: Employability Skills, Career Options, and Preparation
Lesson Plan: Career Journey in Health Science
In this lesson, students will identify and describe careers available in the Health Science Industry.
View ResourceUnit 1: Employability Skills, Career Options, and Preparation
Lesson Plan: Explore Career Opportunities in Health Science
It is critical that students are able to identify career opportunities within the health science cluster. In this lesson, students will complete a health science career scavenger hunt, in which they will explore at least three different careers in the health science field.
View ResourceUnit 1: Employability Skills, Career Options, and Preparation
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View ResourceUnit 2: Using Data and Measurement in Health Science
Lesson Plan: Punctuation in Health Care
In this lesson, students will learn using proper punctuation in written communication and medical documents, which is a key skill for all health care professionals. Students will have the opportunity to practice using punctuation in an activity.
View ResourceUnit 2: Using Data and Measurement in Health Science
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View ResourceUnit 3: Wellness Principles in Health Science
Lesson Plan: Eating Disorders
In this lesson, students will be learn to define eating disorders and the harm that each disease does to ones body.
View ResourceUnit 3: Wellness Principles in Health Science
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View ResourceUnit 4: Research and Analysis in Health Science
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document and TEKS.
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View ResourceUnit 5: Communication Skills in Health Science
Lesson Plan: Punctuation in Health Care
In this lesson, students will learn using proper punctuation in written communication and medical documents, which is a key skill for all health care professionals. Students will have the opportunity to practice using punctuation in an activity.
View ResourceUnit 5: Communication Skills in Health Science
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View ResourceUnit 6: Leadership Skills and Teamwork
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document and TEKS.
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View ResourceUnit 7: Health Science Career Pathways
Lesson Plan: Radiology and Medial Records
In this lesson, students will have the opportunity to identify various fractures, translate the medical terminology in a radiology report, and complete a patient history.
View ResourceUnit 7: Health Science Career Pathways
Lesson Plan: Career Journey in Health Science
In this lesson, students will identify and describe careers available in the Health Science Industry.
View ResourceUnit 7: Health Science Career Pathways
Lesson Plan: Explore Career Opportunities in Health Science
It is critical that students are able to identify career opportunities within the health science cluster. In this lesson, students will complete a health science career scavenger hunt, in which they will explore at least three different careers in the health science field.
View ResourceUnit 7: Health Science Career Pathways
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View ResourceUnit 8: Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document and TEKS.
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View ResourceUnit 9: Individual Rights and Choices
Lesson Plan: Eating Disorders
In this lesson, students will be learn to define eating disorders and the harm that each disease does to ones body.
View ResourceUnit 9: Individual Rights and Choices
Lesson Plan: Cycle of Infection
In this lesson, students will research various microorganisms and create informational mobiles, and presentation on how specific microorganisms pass through the chain of infection, and investigate common human pathogens.
View ResourceUnit 9: Individual Rights and Choices
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View ResourceUnit 10: Understanding Safety Requirements in Health Sciences
Lesson Plan: Cycle of Infection
In this lesson, students will research various microorganisms and create informational mobiles, and presentation on how specific microorganisms pass through the chain of infection, and investigate common human pathogens.
View ResourceUnit 10: Understanding Safety Requirements in Health Sciences
Lesson Plan: Hand Washing Procedures
In this lesson, students will understand the importance of hand washing in order to deliver quality health care, and they will practice the proper procedures for hand washing
View ResourceUnit 10: Understanding Safety Requirements in Health Sciences
Review the scope and sequence document. One or more lesson plans are currently not available.
One or more lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
View ResourceUnit 11: Technology for Your Health Sciences Career
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document and TEKS.
Lesson plans are currently not available. Review the scope and sequence document, TEKS, and available lesson plans, to determine which additional lesson plans to locally develop.
You can download the optional blank lesson plan template provided here, to locally develop a new lesson plan, consistent with the others provided in the Texas CTE Resource Center.
If after developing a new lesson plan, you would like the TEA to consider adding it to the resource library for colleague teachers to also use in the future, attach the lesson plan and any supplemental instructional materials through the form here, for consideration. If published, we will attribute the materials to you.
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