Free Breakfast & Lunch for All Students Until the End of the Year

 

Updated Parent/Spectator Guide for CPS Winter Sports

It seems the guidelines for school activities change on a weekly basis. Here are our updated guidelines as of Dec. 14th.  The NSAA is requiring schools to follow the 25% capacity limits and limit attendance to households but will allow grandparents to attend. The NSAA requirements are in effect until January 4th.

Here is a portion of the December 14th guidelines sent from the NSAA

 

Anatomy & Physiology Class Lab - Urinary System

On Tuesday, December 8th, Mr. Bradley’s Anatomy and Physiology class performed a lab, to emphasize their recent studies in the urinary system. The lab, in which simulated urine was used,  was conducted to perform a urinalysis. A urinalysis is a test of urine used to detect medical issues, drug usage, and pregnancy. The class used the lab to examine the simulated urine and diagnose different “patients” with medical conditions, based on the symptoms these “patients” exhibited in their urine.

The tests the class performed included examining the physical characteristics of the simulated urine, testing for sugars, testing for proteins, and examining the simulated urine under the microscope. Examining the physical characteristics include testing the color, clarity, smell, and pH level of the simulated urine. Abnormalities in these characteristics helped the class diagnose “patients'', by matching abnormal characteristics with certain medical conditions. The second test, the Benedict test for sugar, involved adding a blue solution to the simulated urine and heating the urine. A positive reaction in this test entailed the solution turning from blue to orange after heating, showing the “patient” had sugar in their urine. The Biuret test for protein required the class to add a solution to the simulated urine. A positive reaction that meant protein was present in the urine involved the simulated urine changing from the original color to an orange color. Finally, the last test entailed microscopic observations. The students prepared slides of each “patient’s” urine and examined these slides for white blood cells, red blood cells, and crystals. Observation of these characteristics helped the student create a diagnosis for each “patient”. 

This lab helped the Anatomy and Physiology students gain a better understanding of the urinary system. Through this lab, the students examined abnormal symptoms and understood their importance, and were able to correctly perform tests and demonstrate their grasp on how the urinary system operates.

The setup for the Benedict test, after the blue Benedict solution, has been added. 

A positive reaction occurring while testing for sugar during the Benedict test.

A hypha found in the simulated urine, possibly indicating a fungal infection.

A crystal observed under the microscope in the simulated urine.

 

Chadron Qualifies 3 Teams at First FFA Contest

 

Chadron FFA performs well and qualifies 3 for state competition in their first district contest of the year which was held virtually December 9th, 2020 due to concerns with Covid 19.

State qualifiers

2nd place -Agricultural demonstration team 2 . “Genetic sampling in beef cattle”.

Members: Caden Galbraith, Ryan Bickel, Kadence Wild, Garrett Glines

2nd place: Kayley Galbraith -Extemporaneous speaking

2nd place: November Diers  Cooperative speaking, “ Electrical Coops”

Also competing and ribboning

3rd place Employment skill  Teagan Tidyman

4th -Agricultural demonstration team 1 “Restraint techniques in dogs for a clinical procedure”.

Samantha Johns, Ethan Johns, Hailey Lein, Fia Rasmussen

4th Connor Diers - Natural Resources “ Hydroponics “

7th- Kourtney Hawk , Jr.Public Speaking “ Stress in Agriculture”

8th-Grace Pyle Extemporaneous Speaking

4th - FFA Creed Speaking - Gabe Tidyman

10th FFA  Creed Speaking - Kenli Boeselager

CHS Students Place 3rd in the Nebraska Personal Finance Challenge

Congratulations to students in Mrs. Noble's Personal Finance Class!!!!

The Nebraska Personal Finance Challenge is a virtual competition that tests students’ knowledge against others across the state.  Chadron registered 8 teams of 4 students per team for the challenge.  Students competed with others across the state, testing their personal finance knowledge based on national standards set by the Council for Economic Education.

The competition took place November 16, and concluded December 4 and consisted of more than 185 teams. A cash prize for the top 3 teams in the state was awarded by the Nebraska Economics Council!  The Chadron team that placed 3rd was composed of Garrett Reece, Jarek Anderson, Kayley Galbraith and Elizabeth Harrison. Congratulations and Good Job!

 

1st Place Team: $30 per student - Hay Springs High School

2nd Place Team: $20 per student - Norris High School

3rd Place Team: $10 per student - Chadron High School

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