Innovating Science: Determination of Cholesterol Using Simulated Blood

Cholesterol levels can have a major impact on your health and your risk of heart disease. In this activity, students will measure the total cholesterol level for four patients using test strips and simulated blood. After analyzing their results and the lifestyles of each patient, students will recommend treatment plans to help the patients lower their cholesterol. The cholesterol levels for each patient will be tested again, and students will determine whether or not their treatment plans were successful. Kit contains enough materials for 15 groups. Teacher's Manual and Student Study Guide copy masters are included.

Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)*

Disciplinary Core Ideas: LS4.B; LS1.A;
Performance Expectations: MS-LS4-5; HS-LS1-3
Cross Cutting Concepts: Cause and Effect; Interdependence of Science, Engineering, and Technology; Science Addresses Questions About the Natural and Material World Stability and Change
Engineering Practices: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information; Planning and Carrying Out Investigations; Scientific Investigations Use a Variety of Methods

Kit Includes:
8 Simulated Blood Samples
Patient #1 Pre Treatment
Patient #2 Pre Treatment
Patient #3 Pre Treatment
Patient #4 Pre Treatment
Patient #1 Post Treatment
Patient #2 Post Treatment
Patient #3 Post Treatment
Patient #4 Post Treatment
15 Spot Plates
120 pH Strips
15 Cholesterol Charts

DOT Info:
Non-regulated

*”Next Generation Science Standards” is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.