Licking High School Receives $20,000 Project Lead The Way Grant

Licking High School has been awarded a $20,000 grant to provide for the new Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Principals of Biomedical Science class and help with sustainability support to the Human Body Systems class. The district began the PLTW program in the 23-24 school year and will continue this program to support building students' collaboration, teamwork, and communication skills so they can be ready to step into their future careers. PLTW Principals of Biomedical Science empowers students to build knowledge and skills in biomedical science, as well as in-demand, transportable skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, and collaboration. Students explore a wide range of careers in biomedical sciences and develop not just technical skills, but in-demand, transportable skills that they need to thrive in life and career fields. PLTW Human Body Systems exposes students to experience real-world scenarios and cases to see medicine in action. Students get to role play as medical professionals to diagnose and provide treatment and rehabilitation to patients at an outpatient center. Instructor Anne Macon guides her students to engage with the real-world scientific concepts through the hands-on experiences. Her commitment to experiential learning not only ignites her students' passion for science but also prepares them for future challenges. Grant funds will be utilized by purchasing the necessary modern equipment and supplies to successfully expose students to the medical procedures and activities required in the health care industry today.