Prosthetics
These are resources for our Nov-Dec 2014 unit on Prosthetics and Prosthetic hands. Original ideas from Amy Loeffelholz and STEM Seeds Camp.
Task
Task
Work in a group to build a prosthetic hand that will be able to pick up something round or square from a flat surface. Make a commercial to help market your new product and company.
Materials Request Form (PDF)
Hand Pattern (PDF)
More Videos
More Videos
Improved Quality of Life through an Advanced Prosthesis
article: DEKA Arm Wins FDA Approval (May 2014)
Prosthetic hands at STEM seeds Camp (includes lesson explanation - start at 2 minutes with final product demos)
Sample Student Prosthetic Limb PSAs:
Sample Student Prosthetic Limb PSAs: