Overview
M*A*S*H (Medical Applications of Science for Health) is a program designed for students interested in a career in the medical field. This camp experience will give you a unique look into the healthcare industry while practicing some of the important skill sets of these careers.
Who: Created with 6th-12th graders in mind, activities could be adapted for a younger audience.
Anticipated Supply Cost: It is FREE to use these online curriculum. Materials to implement the curriculum are the responsibility of the user. You can expect to spend approximately $60-$75 per camper in materials. The cost will vary based on materials used, vendor, etc. These activities use many materials that you may already have on hand (paper, scissors, yarn, etc.), which will also reduce the overall cost of the camp.
Activities Include:
Create your own Hippocratic Oath
Practice Suturing on Fruit
Explore how a Speech Pathologist Works
Remove plaque like a Dental Hygienist
Build a model Spinal Column
Observe Plant Cells with a Microscope
Check your Own Vision
Analyze a Prescription Case Study
Test Blood for Blood Type
Explore Personal Attitudes and Stigma surrounding Mental Health
Explore your own Reflexes
Build a Stethoscope and Measure your own Heart Rate
Build a Prosthetic Hand
Create an X-Ray Device
Practice Surgical Skills
Careers Explored:
Physician
Speech-Language Pathologist
Dental Hygienist
Chiropractor
Medical Technologist
Nurse
Optometrist
Pharmacist
Phlebotomist
Psychologist
Athletic Trainer
EMT
Biomedical Engineer
X-Ray Technician
Surgeon
Please Note: The blood typing activity for Day 3 is included in the facilitator materials below but is not found on Camp Website due to its inability to work well in a virtual environment. It is a lot of fun though, and we recommend including this activity in any in-person camps!
Facilitator Materials:
Funding for the original camp from which this Experience was created was provided by:
Need help making your STEM Experience a reality? Tulsa Regional STEM Alliance is here to help with:
- The STEM Shoppe, which offers FREE resources for educators to borrow, keep or repurpose (as supplies allow)
- Educator Grants to purchase the supplies you need
- Free consolation sessions to get your STEM Experience off the ground