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As an introduction to bioengineering, students design and build a prototype of an artificial limb using a simple syringe system. Students determine which substance, water (liquid) or air (gas), makes the appendage more efficient.

Bioengineering technologies explore the production of mechanical devices, products, biological substances and organisms to improve health and/or contribute improvement to our daily lives. Describe how movements of bones are dependent upon the interaction of pairs of muscles.Identify the major bones and muscles of the arm and leg.Explain that a force (push or pull) is needed for movement.Explain that movement is a complex process involving more than one body system.List all body systems involved in movement.Describe how the location of muscle attachment is important to the movement of the bone.List and describe the working of different joints.53TeachEngineering.orghttp://www.teachengineering.org/collection/wpi_/activities/wpi_hydraulic_arm/hydraulic_rubric.dochttp://www.teachengineering.org/collection/wpi_/activities/wpi_hydraulic_arm/hydraulic_rubric.pdfhttp://www.teachengineering.org/collection/wpi_/activities/wpi_hydraulic_arm/hydraulic_evaluation.dochttp://www.teachengineering.org/collection/wpi_/activities/wpi_hydraulic_arm/hydraulic_evaluation.pdfhttp://www.teachengineering.org/collection/wpi_/activities/wpi_hydraulic_arm/hydraulic_robots.dochttp://www.teachengineering.org/collection/wpi_/activities/wpi_hydraulic_arm/hydraulic_robots.pdfhttp://www.teachengineering.org/collection/wpi_/activities/wpi_hydraulic_arm/hydraulic_device_procedure.dochttp://www.teachengineering.org/collection/wpi_/activities/wpi_hydraulic_arm/hydraulic_device_procedure.pdfhttp://www.teachengineering.org/collection/wpi_/activities/wpi_hydraulic_arm/hydraulic_fluidcapacity_datasheet.dochttp://www.teachengineering.org/collection/wpi_/activities/wpi_hydraulic_arm/hydraulic_fluidcapacity_datasheet.pdfS10183EAMassachusettsScience6. Identify the general functions of the major systems of the human body (digestion, respiration, reproduction, circulation, excretion, protection from disease, and movement, control, and coordination) and describe ways that these systems interact with each other.68S1009558MassachusettsScience2.2 Demonstrate methods of representing solutions to a design problem, e.g., sketches, orthographic projections, multiview drawings.68S1011180MassachusettsScience2.3 Describe and explain the purpose of a given prototype.68S10257A9MassachusettsScience5.1 Describe and explain parts of a structure, e.g., foundation, flooring, decking, wall, roofing systems.68S101E5FCMassachusettsScience6.3 Identify and describe three subsystems of a transportation vehicle or device, i.e., structural, propulsion, guidance, suspension, control, and support.68S101068DMassachusettsScience7.1 Explain examples of adaptive or assistive devices, e.g., prosthetic devices, wheelchairs, eyeglasses, grab bars, hearing aids, lifts, braces.68S1013DCEMassachusettsScience7.2 Describe and explain adaptive and assistive bioengineered products, e.g., food, bio-fuels, irradiation, integrated pest management.68United StatesCopyright 2012 - K-12 Outreach Office, Worcester Polytechnic Institutehttp://www.teachengineering.org/policy_ipp.phphttp://www.teachengineering.org/2010-11-077Teacher