When you have to flow, you have to flow. The lesson introduces class members to microfluidic devices and their uses in medicine. They watch a short video on how the diameter affects the rate of flow. The worksheet has individuals calculate flow rates using different scenarios in the third part of the four-part series.

Concepts

biomedical engineering, the human body, cells, medical technology, medicine, velocity, rates, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Generate the flow rate equation using a radius as opposed to the diameter
• Work some flow rate problems with the class before assigning them individually

Classroom Considerations

• Pupils should be fluent in solving one- and two-step equations

Pros

• The answer sheet shows the mathematical work required to arrive at the solution
• The video is available within the resource, as a download, and on youtube

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSN-Q.A.1 HSA-CED.A.4