8.1.5a.a BiomedicalCareersScavengerHunt

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Activity 8.1.

5a Biomedical Science Careers –


Scavenger Hunt
Introduction
Have you ever been on a scavenger hunt? A scavenger hunt is a game in which
individuals or teams seek to find a number of specific items, or perform tasks, as
given in a list. Today you are going on a scavenger hunt to research all of the types
of biomedical science professionals and how they contribute to human health and
wellness.

Equipment
 Gateway notebook
 Computer with Internet access

Procedure
In this activity you will use the Internet to alphabetically name as many types of
biomedical science professionals as you can.

1. Complete the Biomedical Science Careers Scavenger Hunt activity by filling in


the biomedical science Career column with the name of a medical professional
that begins with that letter.
2. Complete the Contribution column with this information.
3. Answer Conclusion Questions

Helpful Websites

1. http://study.com/article_directory/q_p/page/Biological%20and
%20Biomedical%20Sciences/q_p/Careers_and_Occupations_List.html
2. http://learningpath.org/article_directory/sh/page/Biology%20and
%20Biomedical%20Sciences/sh/Job_Titles_and_Careers_List.html
3. http://www.bls.gov/ooh/architecture-and-engineering/biomedical-
engineers.htm
4. https://www.missouristate.edu/bms/CMB/CareersList.htm

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Biomedical Science Careers Scavenger Hunt

Alphabetical Biomedical science Contribution


Letter Career

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
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Q
R
S
Tissue Engineering Helps to repair of damaged
T tissue and organs

U
Vascular Scientist Develop cures and medicinal
V treatments for diseases of the
blood vessels

W
X
Y
Z

Conclusion
1. Are you surprised at how many different types of biomedical science
professionals there are? Why or why not?

2. Which type of biomedical science professional would you be most interested in


learning more about? Why?

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