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Unit Plan
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Next Generation Surgical Tools in the Body

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Through this unit, students act as engineers who are given the challenge to design laparoscopic surgical tools. After learning about human anatomy and physiology of the abdominopelvic cavity, especially as it applies to laparoscopic...
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Handout
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: Open Course Ware: Introduction to Bioengineering

For Teachers 9th - 10th
College-level biotechnology course highlighting a science basis for bioengineering focusing on molecular cell biology and systems biology. Course contents include video lectures and interviews of bioengineering faculty, lecture notes,...
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Activity
TeachEngineering

Teach Engineering: Design a Bicycle Helmet

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The goal of the activities is for students to understand the basics of engineering associated with safety products. Using a bicycle helmet helps to protect the brain and neck during a crash. In order to do this effectively, helmets must...
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Handout
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Real Scientists: Bioengineer

For Students 3rd - 8th
Explore how bioengineers use technology and knowledge about the human body to design office, wheelchair and automotive seats.