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This Model Heart Valves activity also includes:
Small groups use the knowledge learned about the heart to design and build a prototype of an artificial heart valve. The teams demonstrate the functionality of their valve. They are also responsible for creating a pamphlet that describes the functionality of their design.
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Instructional Ideas
- Allow groups to research existing heart valve designs before they have to come up with their own designs
- Restrict the number of materials each design can use
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should have an understanding of heart valves
- The activity is the last activity in a series of four
Pros
- The background section has links to two other activities that have pupils design heart valves
- Includes a rubric to evaluate the products
Cons
- None