Innovating Science® - Engineer and Explore Materials for Prosthetics

Product # IS3404

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

*"Next Generation Science Standards" is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product.

 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.

Innovating Science® products are For Laboratory Use Only