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What does the future hold for implantable devices? An informative video discusses the history of devices implanted in the human body starting with the first pace maker. After a discussion of the hurdles people must consider when designing a bio-device, the presenter talks about potential future devices, such as nanobots and tattoos. Pupils learn that many decisions go into how to implant, maintain, and monitor medical devices that are implanted in the human body.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Brainstorm types of bio-devices
- Create a design challenge and have groups design a device to implant in the body that serves a purpose
Classroom Considerations
- The class should be familiar with body systems
- Installment 37 in an ongoing Crash Course Engineering series
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides examples that are well known
- Includes a review at the end
Cons
- None