Each group needs:

• foam for orthotic prototypes sheet (medium density), ~20 cm x 30 cm (~8 in. x 12 in.) – for base insole
• air dry foam for extra support – for customizing support
• 1 small piece each of soft and firm density foam, ~10 cm x 10 cm (~4 in. x 4 in.) – for customizing support
• 1 hot glue stick (used with a shared hot glue gun)
• 1 pre-cut paper foot template
• 1 ball for drop test (e.g. 2 oz fishing weight or rubber ball)
• 1 lb. kinetic sand— rolled into 12 x 12 x 5 cm (5 x 5 x 2 in.) square
• 1 meter stick
• 1 ruler
• 1 Student Worksheet per student
• 1 sheet of graph paper or a digital graphing tool
• 1 sheet of poster paper or half a trifold board

For the entire class to share:

• multiple hot glue guns and extra hot glue gun glue sticks
• scissors
• markers, colored pencils, and other poster supplies

Multimedia/Research Resources:

• slide deck on foot conditions and orthotic solutions (teacher-created)
• articles about foot conditions:
• Plantar Fasciitis Article
• Morton’s Neuroma Article
• Achilles Tendonitis Article
• Bunions Article
• Flat Feet Article
• Introduction Slides
• Foot Cutout Template
• Manufacturing Wrap-Up Slides