Pupils individually determine what they need to know about osteoporosis and how they will find that information. They share their thoughts with a partner before moving on to share with the class. The class arrives at a list of a set of areas to further research.

Concepts

biomedical engineering, bones, health problems, osteoporosis, doctors, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Present a mini-lesson on compound probabilities
• Remind the class of the brainstorming process and that everyone's opinion is valued

Classroom Considerations

• Acknowledge that some class members may not know how to find the information needed
• The second resource in a six-part unit

Pros

• The resource provides the answer for the calculated risk assessment question
• The activity takes the class through a similar process used by engineers

Cons

• None