Give your learners a leg up in their study of engineering. Groups design and create a prothestic for a leg. They test out their designs for strength, stability, durability, and comfort.

Concepts

engineering design, legs, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite a prothestics specialist to give a presentation

Classroom Considerations

• Be cognizant of any students or parents/guardians with physical disabilities
• Each team needs a different structural material, such as a toilet plunger or a pipe
  

Pros

• Provides questions to use in discussion
• Includes very detailed instructions for conducting the activity
  

Cons

• None