Student Activity Kit, Biomedical Engieering, Engineer and Explore Materials For Prosthetics

In this lab, students will explore the materials that biomedical engineers use when creating prosthetic devices. They will first investigate the physical properties of various metals, ceramics, and polymers to understand how they differ, and determine which materials would be most suitable for use in a hip replacement prosthetic. Students will then engineer their own prosthetic arm that meets certain design requirements and mimics the functionality of a real hand. Kit contains enough materials for 15 groups. Teacher's Manual and Student Study Guide copy masters are included.

Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)

• Disciplinary Core Ideas: MS-ETS1-2; MS-ETS1-3; HS-ETS1-2; HS-ETS1-3
• Performance Expectations: ETS1.B; ETS1.C
• Cross Cutting Concepts: Influence of Science, Engineering, and Technology on Society and the Natural World
• Engineering Practices: Engaging in Argument from Evidence; Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

Kit Includes:

• 15 Bone Pieces
• 30 Aluminum Strips
• 30 Cobalt Pieces
• 30 Brass Foil Strips
• 30 Zinc Pieces
• 30 Ceramic Tile Pieces
• 72 Glass Pieces
• 30 Polyethylene Pieces
• 30 Rubber Stoppers
• 30 Balloons
• 15 Push Pins
• 15 Plastic Cups
• 20 Cardboard Pieces
• 2 Packs of Toothpicks
• 150 Plastic Stirrers
• 2 Packs of Sticky Connecting Putty
• 150 Small Wooden Skewers
• 100 Rubber Bands
• 100 Straws
• 100 Wooden Craft Sticks
• 100 Index Cards
• 2 Packages of String

Check out our video on creating a prosthetic arm!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0sLrksZMiI

WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD
children under 8 yrs. can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Keep uninflated balloons from children. Discard broken balloons at once.

DOT Info:
Non-regulated

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Phthalates, which is known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm. For more information go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.