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Maker Challenge: Adding Helpful Carrier Devices to Crutches ActivityMaker Challenge: Adding Helpful Carrier Devices to Crutches Activity
Publisher
Teach Engineering
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
STEM
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Duration
14 days
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Maker Challenge: Adding Helpful Carrier Devices to Crutches

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Make breaking a leg a less troublesome experience. Groups brainstorm designs for crutches that have devices that help carry items. They build prototypes of their devices to test out their designs.

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Concepts

engineering design, medical technology

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Set up a contest to see which group can create the best device

Classroom Considerations

  • A wide assortment of materials and tools are necessary for the project
  • Adjust parameters of the device to limit amount of materials if necessary

Pros

  • Includes some tips on how to adjust project for lower grade levels
  • Incorporates a journal writing activity

Cons

  • None

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