Learning about the health sector
Newton Rooms: Thurso, Dingwall, Inverness, Fort William
Level: P6 and P7 (Second level)
Duration: 4 - 5 hours
Description: The pupils will take on the roles of different healthcare workers and use hands-on practical experimentation, research and medical testing methods, all of which are procedures and techniques used in the professional field.
Activities:
- Bacteria in Poo – Pupils will test a sample of a patient’s poo for different bacteria that could be making him ill.
- Amylase Levels in Blood – Pupils will test a patient’s blood serum to check how much amylase is present and then use this information to diagnose the patient.
- Lymph Node Removal – In pairs, pupils will find and remove lymph nodes from a patient and store and label them, ready to be sent to the laboratory for testing.
- Lymph Node Microscopy – Pupils will identify a healthy lymph node and a lymph node with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma using pictures and descriptions provided and then look at a slide of the patient’s lymph node and work out if it is healthy or not.
- Lung Dissection – In groups, pupils will investigate the different structures that make up the lungs by dissecting a lung. (An alternative is available for pupils who do not wish to take part in this activity).