The Cure - Pathway 1 - High School - STEP #1
Classes and Clubs
Olivia and Logan are settling in at High School with selecting advanced classes related to science, math, and technology. They also joined the Science Olympiad Club. In this first step on your voyage, explore the following:
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What classes can you take at your school that would help you explore science research?
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Does your school have a Science Olympiad Club or another organization that deals with science and research?
Write down your findings in the QLV Journal Log.
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The Cure - Pathway 1 - High School - STEPS #2 and #3
Considering Various Medical Research Paths
Olivia and Logan want to explore the field of medical research. In Steps 2 and 3:
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Watch the selected medical related videos to help them decide on a specific career path.
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How have these videos inspired you to consider becoming a medical scientist?
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Is there a field of research you want to pursue to bring a positive change in the world through finding a cure or significant medical discovery?
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Record your thoughts, recommendations and findings in The Cure travel log.
The Cure - Pathway 1 - High School - STEP #4
STEM
How do you want to make a difference in the world?
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
Both Olivia and Logan joined their school’s Science Olympiad Club. This will get them started on an exciting science research project. Science Olympiad is one of the nation's most prestigious and rigorous competitions of science, technology, engineering and math. There are competitions on topics ranging from human health, ecology, chemistry, cell biology, geology and engineering.
In this step, do some research into Science Olympiad and log your notes.
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How do you join?
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What's the next competition?
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What are the requirements?
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Are you interested in participating, and why?
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Add anything else you discovered of interest.
