Curated OER
Surgical Resident for a Day
Pupils simulate the job of surgical resident by using surgical instruments to complete a task inside of a black box using a webcam and flashlight. They complete the task and complete a worksheet.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Medical Instrumentation
Students will discuss the special considerations that must be made when dealing with the human body, and will gain an appreciation for the amazing devices that have improved our quality of life. They will also explore how 'Form Fits...
Other
Museum of Health Care: Name That Artefact
In this online game, students are shown a medical artifact from the museum, then given four possible answers to choose from. Points are scored for correct answers and deducted when the player asks for hints.
TeachEngineering
Teach Engineering: Surgical Resident for a Day
In this activity, students will become surgical residents for the day. As a team, they will be asked to use surgical instruments to complete a task inside of a black box. They will be able to see inside of the box with the help of a...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Testing New Suture Material
This passage will test your knowledge on the force of tension when testing a new suture material using this five-question quiz.
Forum Romanum
Outlines of Roman History: Surgical Instruments in Greek and Roman Times
A comprehensive article regarding surgical instruments during Greek and Roman times.