Young engineers consider how to apply accelerometers and sensors to help prevent falls in elderly people. They consider forces of motion and gravity as part of the engineering design process.

Concepts

falling action, center of gravity, accidents, acceleration, motion, force, engineering design, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite a doctor to give a presentation on the topic
  

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should be familiar with Newton's laws of motion
• Activity requires devices that can download the SparkVue app
  

Pros

• Provides a rubric for the activity
• Includes very detailed lesson instructions
  

Cons

• None