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This Impacting the Risk of Falling: How Do Accelerometers Work? lesson plan also includes:
Young engineers consider how to apply accelerometers and sensors to help prevent falls in elderly people. They consider forces of motion and gravity as part of the engineering design process.
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite a doctor to give a presentation on the topic
Classroom Considerations
- Learners should be familiar with Newton's laws of motion
- Activity requires devices that can download the SparkVue app
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- Provides a rubric for the activity
- Includes very detailed lesson instructions
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