Museum of Science and Industry

Lab Overview

In this hands-on program, students will explore medical careers and cutting-edge medical technologies by training as residents in the Emergency Room or Operating Room. In the ER, they will meet iSTAN®, the Human Patient Simulator, and will take his vital signs before, during and after an asthma attack. Students will also take their own vitals and try their hand at reading X-rays of broken bones. In the OR, students will suture with real surgical tools, practice virtual surgery with a Wii tutorial, and learn the importance of sterility by exploring germs and proper scrubbing technique. This lab takes place within the new YOU! The Experience exhibit, located in Abbott Hall.

• Grades: 7th - 9th
• Capacity: 30 students
• Duration: 75 minutes
• Cost: $120
• Offered Thursdays at 10:15 and 11:45 am

Illinois Learning Standards

The content of this lab aligns with the following Illinois Learning Standards:

• State Goal 4: 4.A, B
• State Goal 5: 5.A
• State Goal 11: 11.A
  State Goal 12: 12.A, B
• State Goal 13: 13.A, B
  State Goal 22: 22.A, B, C
  State Goal 23: 23.A, B
  State Goal 24: 24.B