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In this activity, learners explore surgical instrument design. Teams of learners construct surgical instruments from everyday materials. They then test their surgical instruments to determine how well they can perform a simulated “surgical procedure”.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Student Resource Sheets
- Student Worksheets
- Shoebox
- 3 small differently shaped objects (e.g. marshmallow, eraser, grape, noodle)
- Dominos or small rectangular blocks
- Pencil
- Popsicle stick
- Plastic spoon
- Chopstick
- Construction paper
- Brass fasteners
- String
- Paper clips
- Rubber bands
- Clothespins
- Binder clips
- Tape
Subjects
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Engineering and Technology
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Engineering
- Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering
- Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
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Technology
- Medical Technology
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Engineering
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- Medicine
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Human Body
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Physical Sciences
- Motion and Forces
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The Nature of Science
- Science as a Career
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The Nature of Technology
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Technology and Society
- Impacts of Technology
- Technology and History
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The Design Process
- Research and Development
- Invention and Innovation
- Problem Solving
- Troubleshooting and Maintenance
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Technology and Society
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
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