Program Overview

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Introduction to the ART of Reproductive Medicine Curriculum

The ART of Reproductive Medicine Curriculum is designed to enhance current biology courses, focusing on the topic of oncofertility and infertility. This curriculum is most appropriate for advanced biology courses in high school and introductory biology and anatomy/physiology courses in junior colleges or 4-year institutions.

Curriculum Overview

• The curriculum includes a Teacher Background Section, a PowerPoint slide show for the students, and instructions for supporting activities.
• Each chapter of the curriculum provides alignment to the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards) at the end of each chapter.
• The curriculum covers various topics, including:
  • Introduction to ART of Reproductive Medicine
  • Mitosis
  • Cancer
  • Cancer Treatment and the Effect on Reproduction
  • Meiosis
  • Female and Male Reproductive System
  • Pregnancy
  • Cryobiology
  • Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients Under 40 Years Old
  • Stem Cells
  • Ethical Frameworks
  • Epigenetics

Detailed Curriculum Outline

Introduction to ART of Reproductive Medicine

• Introduction to the concept of oncofertility and its importance in medicine.
• Overview of the curriculum and its objectives.

Mitosis

• Teacher Background: Information on mitosis for the teacher.
• PowerPoint: A slide show on mitosis for the students.
• Mitosis Lab: A lab activity to understand the relationship between diffusion and cell size.
• Scientific Papers and Additional Resources: For further learning and research.

Cancer

• Teacher Background: Information on cancer for the teacher.
• PowerPoint: A slide show on cancer for the students.
• Cancer Lab BRCA: A lab activity focusing on BRCA genes and their relation to cancer.
• Cancer Lab p53: A lab activity on the p53 tumor suppressor protein.
• Scientific Papers and Additional Resources: For further learning and research.

Cancer Treatment and the Effect on Reproduction

• Teacher Background: Information on how cancer treatment affects reproduction.
• PowerPoint: A slide show on the effects of cancer treatment on reproduction.
• Scientific Papers and Additional Resources: For further learning and research.

Meiosis

• Teacher Background: Information on meiosis for the teacher.
• PowerPoint: A slide show on meiosis for the students.
• Scientific Papers and Additional Resources: For further learning and research.

Female and Male Reproductive System

• Teacher Background: Information on the female and male reproductive systems.
• PowerPoint: A slide show on the reproductive systems for the students.
• Lab Activities: Including ELISA to measure concentrations of sex hormones and staining labs.
• Scientific Papers and Additional Resources: For further learning and research.

Pregnancy

• Teacher Background: Information on pregnancy, including what is normal, what can go wrong, and how to assist infertile couples.
• PowerPoint: A slide show on pregnancy for the students.
• Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) Modules: For student learning.
• Scientific Papers and Additional Resources: For further learning and research.

Cryobiology

• Teacher Background: Information on cryobiology and its application in fertility preservation.
• PowerPoint: A slide show on cryobiology for the students.
• Lab Activities: Including modules on fertility preservation and endangered species preservation.
• Scientific Papers and Additional Resources: For further learning and research.

Fertility Preservation Options for Cancer Patients Under 40 Years Old

• Teacher Background: Information on fertility preservation options for cancer patients.
• PowerPoint: A slide show on fertility preservation options for the students.
• Alginate Lab: A lab activity for students.
• Scientific Papers and Additional Resources: For further learning and research.

Stem Cells

• Teacher Background: Information on stem cells for the teacher.
• PowerPoint: A slide show on stem cells for the students.
• Student Labs: With teacher notes for guidance.
• Scientific Papers and Additional Resources: For further learning and research.

Ethical Frameworks

• Ethics and Science Lecture: A PowerPoint on ethical frameworks in science.
• Ethics Lab Case Studies: For student learning and discussion.
• Scientific Papers and Additional Resources: For further learning and research.

Epigenetics

• Teacher Background: Information on epigenetics and inheritance.
• PowerPoint: A slide show on epigenetics for the students.
• Scientific Papers and Additional Resources: For further learning and research.

Additional Resources

• Student case studies and poster presentations: Guidelines and resources for students to engage in case studies and create poster presentations.
• Biomedical Careers: Information on careers in the biomedical field, including a PowerPoint and additional resources.
• Additional Teacher Resources: Including pre- and post-test materials, suggested equipment, and more.