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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Scientific American: Coordinated Control Exercise

For Teachers 5th - 8th
PBS's Scientific American series sponsors this learning exercise designed to simulate functional electrical stimulation (FES), a technology which allows the recovery of control of paralyzed muscles.
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Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs Teachers: Scientific American: Body Building: Modeling Breathing Action

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Explore the use of Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) as a breathing support strategy. Construct a working lung model that simulates the mechanics of breathing.
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Handout
PBS

Pbs: Scientific American Frontiers: Standing Tall

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience FES or functional electrical stimulation, through the eyes of a patient who lives it. Learn how doctors gave a paralyzed patient control over her muscles.