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Cancer patients need as much help as they can get. Future engineers design a system that delivers cancer medicine to the lungs but doesn't harm other organs. Using ferrofluids and iron particles, they test out their delivery systems.
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Instructional Ideas
- Invite a biomedical engineer or a doctor to participate in the activity
- Collaborate with a biology teacher for the lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Some basic information about cancer and the human body is beneficial but not necessary
- Activity requires a variety of materials; see resource for complete list
Pros
- Step-by-step instructions help with the smooth operation of the activity
- Includes additional information about ferrofluids and drug delivery systems
Cons
- None