The document provides information about an integrated health sciences program for high school students interested in health careers. The 120-hour program covers anatomy and physiology, mathematics, chemistry, physics, and medical microbiology through 40 lessons across four 10-week modules. The curriculum is aligned with New York state and national STEM standards. Students will learn through classroom lessons, online resources, videos, and assignments designed to provide an engaging introduction to various health fields.

1. BEPAA
Board for the Education of People of African Ancestry
286 Convent Avenue New York, NY 10031
Integrated Health Sciences Program
For H.S. students interested in pursuing careers in the health professions.
Designed and Facilitated by
Marc Imhotep Cray, M.D.
drcray@imhotepvirtualmedsch.com

2. CURRIULUM ORIENTATION &
LESSONS GUIDEBOOK
(A STEM Standards Compliant Program)
Academic Alignment
All of the content and methods deployed from the BEPAA Integrated Health
Sciences Program curriculum have been aligned to the NYS Next Generation
Science Standards (NGSS) and National Science Education Benchmarks (at
Grades 9-12) contained in specific math and science core academic courses.
Supportive documentation:
Inside BEPAA- Integrated Health Sciences Cloud Folder
o NYS STEM Based Lesson Methodologies
o Study of the Human Body Grades 9-12 Benchmarks,
American Association for the Advancement of Science
o National Science Education Standards| e-Book

3. NYS STEM Ed Collaborative working definition of
"STEM Education"
STEM Education refers to utilizing the NYS MST
Standards in the teaching and learning of the Science,
Technology Education, Engineering and Math (STEM)
disciplines, in an innovative, integrated, collaborative,
and applied fashion to a level of challenge sufficient for
college and/or career readiness.
NGSS Website
(Next Generation Science Standards)
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4. FULL COURSE OF STUDY (120 Hours)
40 LESSONS @ 3 Hours per Session
Four 10 Week (sequenced) Modules
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Anatomy and Physiology
Mathematics
Chemistry and Physics
Medical Microbiology
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5. Logistics (Management of the flow of resources between
the point of origin and the point of consumption)
Program Number
IMPF-14752
Sponsor
BEPAA | James McIntosh, M.D. Chairman
Target Audience
H.S. Grade Levels 9-12
Course Length (30 hrs.)
10 Week@3 hours per session
Teacher / Facilitator
Marc Imhotep Cray, M.D.
Class Time
See distributed daily schedule
Location
Clarke House, 286 Convent Avenue New York, NY 10031
Point of Contact
ome@imhotepvirtualmedsch.com or BEPAA Ph. 212-283-7287
Textbook
An Integrated Approach to Health Sciences 2e, Delmar Cengage Learning 2012
Learning Tools Cloud
Folders
Reference Website
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B-tlCbPSHvfZR3YwTUwxejRpQW8&usp=sharing
Public Web Network
http://www.imhotepvirtualmedsch.com/drimhotep-tv.php
https://plus.google.com/116076656300830754274/posts
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6. How It Works
 BEPAA IHS curriculum integrates subject matters and applies the
theoretical to real-life clinical relevancy to make learning easier,
faster and fun.
 Humor is integrated to engage the learner; and several special
features, including video animations, 3D simulations and graphics,
are incorporated throughout the curriculum to enhance the
learning experience.
------------------------------------ Necessary Tools the learner will need to fully engage the
curriculum
 A computer or mobile device with Internet access
(for out-of-class reading and homework assignments)
 A four subject loose-leaf notebook and writing utensil
 A calculator (particularly for the math chemistry and physics modules)
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7. Learning Tools Cloud Folders/ Facilitator View
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8. Learning Tools Cloud Folders/ Learner‟s View
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9. HISTORY
“Our-Story as against His-Story”
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10. Two Classic Books
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11. Africans, Medicine and Science
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12. Syllabus, Textbook, Guides, Notes and Tools
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13. STEM Standards, NGSS, NY MST and Other Documentation
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14. BEPAA-Integrated Health Sciences STEM Curriculum
Cloud Drive Tools Screen Capture Demo
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15. Evaluation Methods
 The facilitator will use oral quizzing and the Socratic Method throughout
the enrichment experience to access student progress.
 A 20 to 30 item Summative Exam with a combination of MCQ, Fill in
the Blank, Matching and Short-answer format questions will be
administered at the end of each module.
 A learner „s performance evaluation instrument will be filled on each
student accessing class participation, peer and facilitator interaction,
ability to gather and record of information, homework assignment
completion, organizational skills, understanding of the scientific concepts,
mechanisms and theories of health science presented, research skills and
overall academic growth in life/biological and chemical science.
All of the above will be weigh together by the facilitator and the learner
will be provided performance feedback on an H= Honors, HP= High Pass,
P=Pass, F= Fail scale.
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16. Learning Components of Each Lesson
1. Objectives and Key Terms
 Objectives and key terms are presented at the beginning of each
lesson to help easily identify key topics, concepts and mechanisms.
2. Phonetic pronunciations follow selected key terms to assist you with
pronouncing the terms correctly.
 It is also helpful to review the objectives and key terms after you
have completed independent-study review of a lesson.
 Test yourself to see whether you can answer each objective and
define each key term.
 If you cannot answer each objective and define each key term,
you will know which areas to study again.
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17. Learning Components of Each Unit (2)
3. Special Focus
 The Special Focus feature provides in-depth information on areas of
particular interest that relate to concepts presented in the respective
lectures and/or textbook chapters.
 Two of the main classic example we will cover are homeostasis
and “the fight-or-flight response” .
3. Quotes , Notes and Pearls
 The Quotes and Notes feature gives health science related tidbits and
facts along with learning hints and inspirational messages.
 These quotes and notes will also include professional caveots and
pearl of wisdom regarding key to success in academics and career
pursuits in the biomedical sciences from the primary facilitator‟s
experience.
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18. Learning Components (3)
4. Clinical Relevancy
 The Clinical Relevancy helps bridge the gap between theory and practice.
 Real-life clinical medicine analogies and examples illustrate how
theoretical material in life science and math applies to the scientific
foundation of clinical medicine, re-enforces learning and encourages further
study.
5. Professional Profiles
 The Professional Profiles describe a variety of health professions, and include
informational documents that serve as a portal of entry to detailed online
resources in healthcare professions. (The cloud Healthcare careers folder has
four areas of focus) , Including Allied Healthcare professions, Nursing ,
Medical Technology and Physician, Surgeon and Psychiatrist (M.D.)
*N.B.-The learner is encouraged to visit the healthcare careers folder to discover
health careers and opportunities that might meet their aptitude and interest.
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*Latin phrase nota bene , meaning note well. It is used to emphasize an important point.
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19. Learning Components (4)
6. Pop-Quiz and and Review
 The Pop- Quiz and Review at the end of lessons facilitate group participation,
reinforcement of learning, global reflection.
7. Video-Animations (all clips are professionally produced evidence-based medical
science presentations.)
 This component is most critical to the learners appreciation of the richness, fun
and long term reward of the learning experience, particularly for those with a
desire to pursue a career in the healthcare industry.
 The curriculum cloud folders are organized into numerous 1 to 5 min. video
clips|animations.
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Topics include molecular and cell biology, anatomy/autopsy cases (45 min. each),
physiology, pathophysiology and pathology, microbiology and immunology,
biochemistry and pharmacology, that reinforce material learned in the classroom.
N.B.-The learner is encouraged to view all video clips corresponding to
lecture topics provided as to receive the most out of this enrichment program.
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20. Learning Components (5)
7. Full-Color Illustrations and Photos (textbook)
 Full-color illustrations and photos help clarify the lectures, classroom
discussions text and visually reinforce concepts and mechanism.
 Cartoon graphics support learning through humor.
FOR SUPER-LERNERS
Chapter Reviews in the Book
 The Chapter Review section of the primary text includes review
questions, a real-life issues, a applications section, and suggested
additional learning activities.
This combined review approach helps learners assess their
understanding of the unit/ chapter material and develop a
health science mind-set and higher order thinking skills, in
addition to enhancing their creativity and critical-thinking skills.
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21. Module I
Anatomy and Physiology
Rational:
 This course of study leads-off with anatomy and
physiology because you will be dealing with the human
body in your chosen health profession.
 Also, having a fund of knowledge in anatomy and
physiology will facilitate the your understanding of the
examples used later in the chemistry, math, and medical
microbiology modules.
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22. Anatomy and Physiology
Units/Lessons
I. Medical Terminology: The Language of Medicine
II. Overview of the Human Body
III. The Raw Materials: Cells, Tissues, Organs, and Systems
IV. The Integumentary System
V. The Skeletal System
VI. The Muscular System
VII. The Nervous System
VIII.The Endocrine System
IX. The Respiratory System
X. The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
XI. The Gastrointestinal System
XII. Urinary and Reproductive Systems
“END OF DEMONSTRATION”
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