Medical Chemistry Curriculum for high school
Every unit and lab assignment in our Medical Chemistry curriculum relates to health, human systems, and the health professions. This highly contextualized method meets all California State Standards and is an approved “D” Chemistry course as required by the UC and CSU universities.
SUMMARY DOCUMENT of Medical Chemistry Curriculum
This document should be used as a comprehensive summary of all units, standards/learning outcomes, labs, activities, case studies, assessment methods, medical connection articles, resources, and materials needed to conduct a 1-year course on Medical Chemistry. It includes the units listed below as well as some additional information.
Medical Chemistry CORE LABS
- 0 Med Chem Material Safety Data Sheets
- 00 Medical Chemistry Labs Chemical Contents.pdf
- MSDS Albumin.pdf
- MSDS Almond.pdf
- MSDS Banana.pdf
- MSDS Benedict's Solution.pdf
- MSDS Biuret Test Solution.pdf
- MSDS Biuret.pdf
- MSDS Calcium Chloride.pdf
- MSDS Caraway.pdf
- MSDS Carbonic Acid.pdf
- MSDS Cinnamon.pdf
- MSDS Cobalt (II) Chloride.pdf
- MSDS Corn Oil.pdf
- MSDS Ethanol.pdf
- MSDS Ginger.pdf
- MSDS Glucose.pdf
- MSDS Hydrochloric Acid Solution.pdf
- MSDS Hydrogen Peroxide.pdf
- MSDS Iodine.pdf
- MSDS Iron (III) Nitrate.pdf
- MSDS Lemon.pdf
- MSDS Mineral Oil.pdf
- MSDS Oleic Acid.pdf
- MSDS Orange.pdf
- MSDS Peppermint.pdf
- MSDS Phenolphthalein Solution.pdf
- MSDS Pine.pdf
- MSDS Pineapple.pdf
- MSDS Potassium Chloride.pdf
- MSDS Rose.pdf
- MSDS Silver Nitrate.pdf
- MSDS Sodium Bicarbonate.pdf
- MSDS Sodium Chloride.pdf
- MSDS Sodium Hydroxide Solution.pdf
- MSDS Spearmint.pdf
- MSDS Starch.pdf
- MSDS Sucrose.pdf
- MSDS Thyme.pdf
- MSDS Vanilla.pdf
- MSDS Vinegar, 5%.pdf
- MSDS Wintergreen.pdf
- 00 HASPI Med Chem Lab Kit Refill and Reuse Checklists.pdf
- 00 HASPI Medical Chemistry Core lab summary SY11-12.pdf
- 00a Treating Symptoms with the Rite Aid.pdf
- 01a Flame Test Lab - Identification of an Element.pdf
- 01b Elemental Design.pdf
- 02ab It's Electrifying! Electrical Signals in the Human Body.pdf
- 03a_Core lab_Culinary Chemistry_Stoichiometry made simple.pdf
- 03b The Synthesis of Aspirin Lab.pdf
- 04a Lung Capacity.pdf
- 05a Aspirin Titration Lab.pdf
- 05b Antacids Spell Relief.pdf
- 06a IV Drip - Making Molar Solutions.pdf
- 07a Counting Calories.pdf
- 08a Reaction Rates.pdf
- 09a_Core Lab__Stress Management_Chemical Equilibrium and Buffers2012.pdf
- 10a Food Chemistry.pdf
- 10b Sensible Smell Intro PowerPoint.ppt
- 10b Sensible Smells Lab Handout.pdf
Individual Medical Chemistry Lesson Plans
- 01 Investigation and Experimentation
- Core Labs
- Labs and Activities
- Calculating Bone Density
- Bone Density Lab Site.doc
- Bone Density Teacher Background.doc
- Bone Density in Women Image and Caption.pdf
- Calculating Bone Density Lab.pdf
- Osteoporosis videos on Web MD.htm
- Space Physiology Lab Activity.pdf
- Sticks and Stones Worksheet.doc
- bone-mineral-density-test-normal-and-osteoporosis.htm
- dual-energy-x-ray-absorptiometry-dexa-of-osteoporosis.htm
- Gatorade Scientific Method
- Bubble Gum Scientific Method Lab_Med Chem.docx
- Catch_the_Fever Lesson 2.2 Calculating Medication Dosage.pdf
- Density Lab.doc
- Dimensional Analysis in Pharmaceuticals.pdf
- Good_Eats_CA Lesson 1.4 Biometrics BMI.pdf
- Gummy bear lab_ 10-11_Med Chem.pdf
- Medical Math__Dosage Calculations.pdf
- Sticks and Stones Worksheet.pdf
- waterQualityPlan.pdf
- Calculating Bone Density
- Medical Applications and Resources
- Investigation and Experimentation Web Links.doc
- 02 Standard 1 Atomic and Molecular Structure
- Core Labs
- Labs and Activities
- Medical Application and Resources
- Chem-hmnbodyelemnts[1].pdf
- Elements in the Human Body.doc
- Get the lead out.pdf
- Hexavalent Chromium--Contamination source in Erin Brockovich.pdf
- Is there potassium in coffee lab.doc
- Lead Articles for Writing Activity.doc
- The Periodic Table 2.ppt
- Top 100 Lithium Answer to ALS.doc
- Top 100 Plastics Come Under Fire.doc
- Top 100 Seaweed Creates Its Own Sunscreen.doc
- Top 100 Single Electron is Caught on Film.doc
- mesmerizedbymetals.pdf
- Atomic and Molecular Structure Web links.doc
- 03 Standard 2 Chemical Bonds
- Core Labs
- Labs and Activities
- Medical Applications and Resources
- Chemical Bonds Web links.doc
- 04 Standard 3 Conservation of Matter and Stoichiometry
- Core Labs
- Labs and Activities
- Alka_Seltzer_Lab_Stoichiometry.doc
- Aspirin%20Synthesis.pdf
- Asprin discovery lab.pdf
- Balancing Equations Visual.doc
- Basic%20Stoichimetry%20PhET%20Lab[1].docx
- ChemPhysChangesKitchen.pdf
- Chemical Reactions Antacid Products.pdf
- DOW Chemicals.docx
- Formation of a Salt Lab.doc
- Good_Eats_CA Lesson 1.2 Digestion as Decomposition.pdf
- Limiting reagents in the Synthesis of Aspirin lab.pdf
- Moles atoms grams oh my!.doc
- Rhetoric.doc
- SMore lab.pdf
- Stoichiometry Lab baking soda and vinegar 2.pdf
- balancing act.pdf
- Medical Applications and Resources
- Conservation of Matter and Stoichiometry Web links.doc
- 05 Standard 4 Gases and Their Properties
- Core Labs
- Labs and Activities
- Medical Applications and Resources
- Gases and Their Properties Web links.doc
- 06 Standard 5 Acids and Bases
- Core Labs
- Labs and Activities
- Antacid lab Neo Sci supplement.pdf
- AntacidandUncleHeartburn.pdf
- Determining the Percent of Acetic Acid in Vinegar lab.doc
- Second_Opinion_CA Lesson 2.2 Aspirin lab.pdf
- Testing the Acidity of Aspirin lab.doc
- antacid serendipity.pdf
- battle of the acids.pdf
- decompositionPlan.pdf
- pH_teacher_guide.pdf
- patrickfrettprojectnumber6-090625215031-phpapp01.pdf
- pinkLemonPlan.pdf
- Medical Application and Resources
- Acids and Bases Web links.doc
- 07 Standard 6 Solutions
- Core Labs
- Labs and Activities
- Medical Applications and Resources
- Solutions Web links.doc
- 08 Standard 7 Chemical Thermodynamics
- Core Labs
- Labs and Activities
- Medical Applications and Resources
- Chemical Thermodynamics Web links.doc
- 09 Standard 8 Reactions Rates
- Core Labs
- Labs and Activities
- Medical Applications and Resources
- Reaction Rates Web links.doc
- 10 Standard 9 Chemical Equilibrium
- Core Labs
- Labs and Activities
- Medical Applications and Resources
- Chemical Equilibrium Web links.doc
- 11 Standard 10 Organic and Biochemistry
- Core Labs
- Labs and Activities
- Medical Applications and Resources
- Organic and Biochemistry Web links.doc
- 12 Standard 11 Nuclear Processes
- Core Labs
- Labs and Activities
- Medical Applications and Resources
- Nuclear Processes Web Links.doc
- 13 Medical Chemistry Case-Based Studies
- 14 Medicinal_Clinical Chemistry Links
- 15 Nanotechnology
- 16 Chemistry in Biotechnology
- Workshop Resources 2-26-10
- Combi_Chem_Lab_Presentation.pdf
- Combi_Chem_Lab_Presentationfinal.ppt
- Combi_Chem_Protocol_Instructor.pdf
- Combi_Chem_Protocol_Student.pdf
- DNA EXTRACTION FROM KIWI.doc
- Dosage Calculation.pdf
- Gel Electrophoresis Chemistry Description.doc
- LSSI-RAHSIFEB26CHEMAGEN.pdf
- Pathology.doc
- Pharmaceutics.doc
- RAHSIpresoLSSI.pdf
- SeparationUsingGelElectrophoresis.doc
- Chemistry EOC standards.doc
- Chemistry in Biotechnology Web links.doc
- DNA EXTRACTION FROM KIWI.doc
- Dosage Calculation.pdf
- Gel Electrophoresis Chemistry Description.doc
- More Chem in Biotech Weblinks.doc
- Pathology.doc
- Pharmaceutics.doc
- Separation Using Gel Electrophoresis.doc
- _Combi_Chem_Combi_Chem_Lab_Presentationfinal.ppt
- _Combi_Chem_Combi_Chem_Protocol_(Instructor).pdf
- _Combi_Chem_Combi_Chem_Protocol_(Student).pdf
- _ELISA_content_ELISA_pptcomp.ppt
- Workshop Resources 2-26-10
- 17 Chemistry in Water Quality and Monitoring and Green Chemistry
- 18 General Chemistry Websites
- 19 Healthcare and Career Exploration
- AmericanHeartAssociation.htm
- AmericanRedCross.htm
- Career_Explorations_CA.pdf
- HIPPA-guidelines-UCSD.htm
- HealthCareCareers.pdf
- Healthcare Careers.ppt
- Healthcare and Career Exploration Web links.doc
- NurseSassyMeetsCrudeCrotchety_SM.pdf
- NurseSassyMeetsCrudeCrotchety_TG.pdf
- NurseSassy_SM.pdf
- NurseSassy_SP.pdf
- NurseSassy_TG.pdf
- Specialists_SM.pdf
- Specialists_SP.pdf
- Specialists_TG.pdf
- patient-rights-responsibilities.htm
- 20 Chemistry in Literature
- 21 Additional Medical Chemistry Resources
- 2008 Chemistry released questions.pdf
- CNBP_024295.pdf
- Chem and Life Standards.pdf
- HHMI Bulletin May 2008 Perspectives & Opinions.mht
- HHMI Bulletin May 2008_ Perspectives & Opinions.pdf
- Ian Guch activites for new teachers.pdf
- Ian Guch lessons.pdf
- Lorenzo's Oil Worksheet2.doc
- MEDI.pdf
- MedChem-Wiki.html
- NIH Chemicals, the Environment, and You.pdf
- NIH Chemistry of Health.pdf
- NIH Medicines by Design.pdf
- NIH Structures of Life.pdf
- Teaching High School Chemistry in the Context of Pharmacology Helps Both Teachers and Students Learn.pdf
- Teaching Young Biologists New Tricks.htm
- Upper-level Math Connections.doc
- ferrari-Chemistry in Medicine.ppt
- 22 Standardized Test Preparation
All resources posted on this curriculum page are for classroom or research purposes only, and may not be used or distributed for profit.
It is the author’s intention that these resources have been organized for educator use only. The resources and websites included within this folder have been identified for their potential to enrich a standards-based curriculum that is presented to students through a theme-based approach who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Not all resources have been designed exclusively by a HASPI staff member. Sources have been credited where possible.
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Direct Links
- 7th grade Life Science
- 8th grade STEM Physical Science
- Medical Biology
- Medical Chemistry
- Anatomy & Physiology
SuPPLEMENTAL TEXTBOOK
Chemistry: An Intro to General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry
Timberlake/Pearson Benjamin Cummings
978-0-80533015-1
Contains relevant information though it does not meet the California science standard for Inorganic Chemistry.
Ask if a complimentary instructor review sample is available.
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Field Trip Ideas
Attract students to laboratory careers, especially Medical Lab Technicians and Medicinal Chemists, through field trips to:
Facilities/Companies
- Hospital and clinic Lab/Pathology Departments
- Pharmaceutical labs
- Forensic labs
- Medical testing/Clinical lab companies (human diagnostics)
- Antech Diagnostics (veterinary lab processing)
Higher Education / ROP
- UCSD School of Pharmacy
- UCSD Science-Bridge
- Phlebotomy programs. Enrollment may be for 18+ years old; check with school. For the full list of San Diego and Imperial Valley training programs click the "Summary List" button on our College Page .
- Southwestern College Medical Lab Technician program
