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Making Model Microfluidic Devices Using JELL-O

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Nothing flows like J-E-L-L-O! In the final portion of a four-part series, pupils create scale models of microfluidic devices out of gelatin and bendable straws. They use their devices to test various flow rates in the delivery of simulated medicine.

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Concepts

biomedical engineering, cells, rates, the human body, medical technology, medicine, model making, scale models, technology resources

Instructional Ideas

Give the class multiple sizes of straws so they can create changes in tube size

Classroom Considerations

The time is split over two days
Requires the ability to boil water and cool the JELL-O

Pros

Includes answers for questions asked to the class
The resource contains an assessment that covers the entire unit

Cons

None

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