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Put your heart into it. Scholars design and build replacements for mitral heart valves. Obviously, they can't test their creations on a real heart, so a box with marbles (to represent blood cells) will suffice.
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Instructional Ideas
- Team up with a biology teacher for the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Requires many materials for the activity; see resource for complete list
- Pupils should have some familiarity with the workings of the heart
Pros
- Includes a visual aid of the human heart
- Provides some questions to facilitate discussion
Cons
- None