Applying engineering concepts to the field of medicine, pupils design a device to help test peripheral sight. The class learns and follows a specific design process for engineers before separating into groups; each group builds a separate part of what will come together as one, personally designed, class prototype. Adult peripheral vision testers are modified to make them appropriate for children.

Concepts

engineering design, service learning projects, service learning, community service, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Have an eye doctor come in to explain blindness and vision loss

Classroom Considerations

• Note that the class should be split into groups that build sub-components, so only one prototype per class will be built
• Due to the variety and quantity of materials needed for building, set aside plenty of time to look over the Materials list and prepare

Pros

• Includes list of vocabulary terms with links to definitions
• Fully equipped with lesson plan and the following documents in both Word and PDF format: outline of project requirements, quiz and answer key, peer review guide, and rubric

Cons

• Project will likely incur costs for materials (estimate of $50)