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How to 3D Print Human Tissue Instructional VideoHow to 3D Print Human Tissue Instructional Video
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How to 3D Print Human Tissue

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Could a 3-D printer be the answer to the shortage of organ donors? A quick video lesson describes how the printers can print human tissue. A set of online questions challenges learners to review the information in the lesson and reflect on the process and implications.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

organ systems, tissues, 3-D printing, technological advancements

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate during a unit on disease and treatment
  • Create a multi-disciplinary lesson with the tech department 

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects an understanding of the structure of human tissue

Pros

  • Offers an option to customize the lesson for each class
  • Video uses animations to illustrate important concepts

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7

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