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This A Leg to Stand On activity also includes:
Give your learners a leg up in their study of engineering. Groups design and create a prothestic for a leg. They test out their designs for strength, stability, durability, and comfort.
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Invite a prothestics specialist to give a presentation
Classroom Considerations
- Be cognizant of any students or parents/guardians with physical disabilities
- Each team needs a different structural material, such as a toilet plunger or a pipe
Pros
- Provides questions to use in discussion
- Includes very detailed instructions for conducting the activity
Cons
- None