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An Arm and A Leg

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Students examine how the movements of bones are dependent on the interaction of pairs of muscles. They design and construct a prototype of an artificial limb using a syringe system, and determine whether water or air makes the appendage more efficient.

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bioengineering

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artificial limb, bioengineering, science
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Grade
6th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 hrs
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Inquiry-Based Learning
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