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Dr. Alexa Canady Quiz quiz for 6th grade students. Find other quizzes for Science and more on Quizizz for free!

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Key Concepts in Neurology and Neurosurgery

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Key Concepts in Neurology and Neurosurgery

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ALEXA CANADY  History and Heritage  Black History Month

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Alexa I. Canady was the first African American female neurosurgeon. She was graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School, cum laude, in 1975 and practiced at the Children's Hospital of Michigan for nearly twenty years. Starting as a staff neurosurgeon, she rose quickly to chief of neurosurgery in 1987 and ultimately became the Peter Scotanus Professor of Neurosurgery. Dr. Canady is credited with taking an ordinary neurosurgery program and making it one of the noted pediatric neurosurgical programs in the country. She collaborated on research activity on intraventricular hemorrhage in premature infants and epilepsy surgery in young children.

Dr. Canady retired in 2001 and moved to Pensacola, Florida. On arriving, she learned that no pediatric neurosurgery was available in the Panhandle and that patients were traveling over four hundred miles away to receive care. Sacred Heart Hospital approached her about returning to practice in a more limited fashion, and she agreed. In December 2005, she received the Chairman's Recognition Award from the Florida Board of Medicine for being willing to meet this critical need in the Florida Panhandle.

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National Library of Medicine Changing the Face of Medicine Faces of Title IX: Alexa Canady

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Alexa I. Canady was the first African American female neurosurgeon. She was graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School, cum laude, in 1975 and practiced at the Children's Hospital of Michigan for nearly twenty years. Starting as a staff neurosurgeon, she rose quickly to chief of neurosurgery in 1987...

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Lansing Born Neurosurgeon Turns Stereotype Into A Teachable Moment

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Raised right here in Lansing, Dr. Alexa Canady became the first African American woman neurosurgeon in the US. But that didn’t stop her from being…

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Dr. Alexa Canady Bundle by DrBScience | TPT

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Choice Board Inspired by Dr. Alexa Canady by DrBScience | TPT

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By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

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Understand the Role of Neurosurgery in Medicine

Define neurosurgery and explain its importance in treating disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system.

Identify the contributions of Dr. Alexa Canady to the field of pediatric neurosurgery.

Explore the Nervous System and Its Functions

Describe the structure and function of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.

Explain how disorders like brain tumors or hydrocephalus affect the nervous system and how neurosurgery can help.

Analyze the Challenges and Achievements of Dr. Alexa Canady

Discuss the barriers Dr. Canady faced as the first African American woman neurosurgeon and how she overcame them through perseverance and innovation.

Identify qualities like determination, problem-solving, and compassion that contributed to her success as a groundbreaker and pathfinder.

Connect Innovation to Medical Advancement

Explain how Dr. Canady’s surgical advancements improved the treatment of nervous system disorders in children.

Discuss the importance of innovation in fields like neurosurgery to improve patient outcomes and save lives.

Recognize the Impact of Pediatric Neurosurgery

Describe how pediatric neurosurgery differs from other types of surgery and why it requires special care.

Identify the life-saving contributions of Dr. Canady to children’s health and medicine.

Inspire Interest in STEM and Medicine

Reflect on how Dr. Canady’s pioneering accomplishments inspire others to pursue careers in STEM fields.

Discuss how her story demonstrates the importance of perseverance and the ability to overcome barriers in achieving success.

Develop Critical Thinking and Vocabulary

Use vocabulary such as “neurosurgeon,” “nervous system,” “brain surgery,” and “pioneering accomplishment” to discuss Dr. Canady’s work and its significance.

Analyze how her achievements have shaped modern medicine and influenced diversity in STEM fields.

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Discussion Questions and Vocabulary Worksheets

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Discussion Questions and Vocabulary Worksheets

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Engage your middle school students with these educational and interactive Black History Month worksheet sets! Each set spotlights the remarkable achievements of a notable Black scientist, physician, mathematician, or innovator, making history come alive in your classroom.

Features:

10 Thought-Provoking Discussion Questions with sample answers and explanations to inspire critical thinking and meaningful discussions.

Interactive Activities including a word search, matching activity, word scramble, and crossword puzzle to reinforce key concepts and vocabulary.

Answer Keys included for all activities to make grading quick and easy.

Perfect for Black History Month lessons, these worksheets are designed to highlight the contributions of groundbreaking figures in STEM while promoting engagement and understanding among students.

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Engage your middle school students with these educational and interactive Black History Month worksheet sets! Each set spotlights the remarkable achievements of a notable Black scientist, physician, mathematician, or innovator, making history come alive in your classroom.Features:10 Thought-Provokin...