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  • Medical Physics Education
  • STEM Outreach

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  • Medical imaging technologies like computed tomography (CT) are crucial for non-invasive visualization of internal structures.
  • Engaging young students in science is vital for future STEM workforce development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present an active learning lesson plan for 4th-8th graders focused on spatial reasoning using medical imaging.
  • To introduce students to the role of scientists in healthcare and medical physics.
  • To align educational content with Next Generation Science Standards.

Main Methods:

  • A 45-minute lesson plan involving the review of CT image cross-sections of familiar objects.
  • Demonstration of standard anatomical planes (axial, sagittal, coronal) using CT datasets.
  • Interactive activity comparing fruit internal structures with medical images.

Main Results:

  • Students engage in spatial reasoning through analyzing medical imaging data.
  • The lesson effectively introduces fundamental concepts of medical imaging and anatomical planes.
  • The activity fosters an understanding of scientists' contributions to healthcare.

Conclusions:

  • This lesson plan provides an accessible and engaging method to introduce medical physics and imaging to young students.
  • The included supplementary materials facilitate easy adaptation for educators and community outreach.
  • The program aims to inspire interest in medical physics and related STEM fields.