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AHA HEARTSAVER® FIRST AID, CPR, & AED CERTIFICATION

Course Length:  9 weeks 3rd Quarter (Jan 25  - March 19th)

Credit:  0.25 Pathway credit 

Grades: 10-12 (9th by instructor approval) 

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description:  Be prepared, not scared to provide care at home, work, or in your community by learning the appropriate care to provide first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies. Within this course you will learn basic first aid knowledge in treating different types of injuries, heatstroke, choking, allergic reactions, asthma, and more. You will learn how to respond to and care for people who may be going through a medical crisis. By becoming familiar with Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, you will learn skills to offer quick treatments, prevent victim’s conditions from becoming worse, and help preserve life.  

*Note: This course requires you to demonstrate skill proficiency to a certified instructor in person to meet the requirement for certification. 50% of the course is self-paced online, and 50% is in-person skills that include discussion, practical application, and skills testing. Before students can attend the in-person course, the online course must be completed. Potential locations for the in-person skills session include Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, La Crosse, and/or Eau Claire. Dates and locations to be determined.

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BIOILLUSTRATIONS

Course Length: Quarter

Credit: 0.25 

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None 

Description:  Art meets science in this new hands-on course! Participants will learn to create accurate, detailed, and expressive representations of biological subjects, ranging from plants and animals to microscopic organisms. Emphasis will be placed on understanding anatomy, morphology, and scientific observation to ensure precision in every artwork. Students will use both sides of the brain to gain practical skills in both scientific accuracy and artistic expression. By the end of the course, students will have developed a portfolio of illustrated works that reflect a strong grasp of both artistic and scientific principles with the potential to have their work published! This course is ideal for students with a passion for both art and biology, as well as those interested in pursuing careers in fields such as medical illustration, nature publishing, or scientific communication.

ROCKS & MINERALS

Course Length:  6 weeks

Credit: 0.25 

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None 

Description:    This quarter-long course will give students the opportunity to investigate the rock cycle and rock identification; what is a mineral and mineral identification; and weathering and erosion principals.  The unit ends with the opportunity to apply gained knowledge to a real-world investigation of The Sphinx in Giza, Egypt, and the Statue of Liberty in New York City.