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My Future My Science Curriculum Survey - Educators
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How should we prepare students for their future?
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1.
Many aspects of biological research aim to create models that will allow scientists to make predictions about how perturbing a biological system will affect that system.
Which of the following topics that are often covered in a life science course do you think will connect to ideas about making biological predictions?
(Required.)
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Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Chemistry in Biology
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Organizing Life's Diversity
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Bacteria and Viruses
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Cellular Reproduction - Mitosis
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Molecular Genetics - Transcription and Translation
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Biodiversity and Conservation
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Human anatomy and physiology
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics - Meiosis
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Evolution
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Cellular Structure, Function, & Energy
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Complex Inheritance and Human Heredity
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Principles of Ecology
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Are there other life science topics that should be considered?
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In the future we will all have our genomes sequenced and healthcare providers will use simple blood tests to analyze an individual's molecular make-up.
The new technologies mean we will all receive diagnoses and treatments that are personalized.
Which of the following topics often covered in a life science course do you think connect to ideas about personalized medicine?
(Required.)
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Chemistry in Biology
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Biodiversity and Conservation
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Organizing Life's Diversity
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Evolution
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Molecular Genetics - Transcription and Translation
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Principles of Ecology
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Complex Inheritance and Human Heredity
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Bacteria and Viruses
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Human anatomy and physiology
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Cellular Reproduction - Mitosis
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Sexual Reproduction and Genetics - Meiosis
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Cellular Structure, Function, & Energy
Strong connections
Some connections
Weak connections
I don't know
Are there other life science topics that should be considered?
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Our healthcare system is changing to become more predictive, preventative, personalized, and participatory.
Which of the following questions would you use to determine if a a student is developing the knowledge and skills to participate as a healthcare provider and/or consumer? (Choose 3)
How do living things do what they need to so they can live, grow, and reproduce?
How do the structures of organisms help them to perform life’s functions?
How do the structure and functioning of organisms change as they grow and develop?
How do organisms get and use the matter and energy they need to live and grow?
How are characteristics of one generation of organisms passed to the next?
How are the characteristics of one generation of organisms related to the next generation?
What happens to organisms and ecosystems when there are changes in the environment?
Why are there are so many similarities among organisms?
What is the relationship between biodiversity and humans?
How have organisms changed over time?
How does variation in organisms affect survival and reproduction?
How does the environment influence populations of organisms?
What is biodiversity and how do humans affect it and how does it affect humans?
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4.
Being a healthcare provider or a healthcare consumer will soon be very different.
In order to interact with a healthcare system that is more predictive, preventive, personalized, and participatory, we will need specific skills and understandings.
Please indicate how important you believe the following skills and understandings will be as healthcare changes.
(Required.)
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
I don't know
Understanding scale, proportion, and quantity
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
I don't know
Understanding energy and matter: flows, cycles and conservation
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
I don't know
Recognizing patterns, similarity, and diversity
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
I don't know
Relating form and function
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
I don't know
Understanding the roles of ethics and morals
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
I don't know
Understanding cause and effect: mechanism and prediction
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
I don't know
Understanding systems and system models
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
I don't know
Recognizing stability and change
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
I don't know
Using decision making skills
Very important
Somewhat important
Not important
I don't know
Are there other skills or competencies that should be adressed?
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5.
Curricular materials that prepare students to be the healthcare providers and consumers of the future might be appropriate in a variety of courses. Which of the following do you think are the most appropriate? (Please pick 2)
(Required.)
Math courses
Biology or life science courses
Health courses
General science courses
Career and technology courses
Other (please specify)
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6.
Ideally, how much time in a semester would you like to devote to covering topics directly related to predictive biology or personalized health?
(Required.)
Less than 1 day
1 to 2 days
3 to 4 days
5 to 7 days
More than 8 days
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7.
What types of materials are more likely to be used in the classroom?
(Required.)
1-3 day activities that directly connect to specific content areas already covered
1-3 day activities that are stand alone (i.e. do not to connect to specific content already covered)
2-4 week unit that can be used independent of other content
Other (please specify)
8.
What questions do you have about the future of healthcare and we prepare students for that future?
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Any other comments about this project?
