Students LOVED this activity! They were actively involved throughout the design process. This challenge had a lot of opportunity for integration between subject areas. It was my favorite from this past school year!
We taught this lesson was taught in an interdisciplinary approach including Science, Math, and Art. Students were very excited by the hands-on approach and made cross-curricular connections. Post test results showed a definite growth in concept knowledge.
My students really enjoyed the prosthetic leg design activity. They loved testing their prototypes because they interpreted the activity as a competition. The teams were trying to get the “most kick for the buck.” As a teacher, I liked this unit because the materials were easy to manipulate, so the construction phase was short. This allowed time for redesign.
Nikki Rumpler @ on
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Students LOVED this activity! They were actively involved throughout the design process. This challenge had a lot of opportunity for integration between subject areas. It was my favorite from this past school year!
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We taught this lesson was taught in an interdisciplinary approach including Science, Math, and Art. Students were very excited by the hands-on approach and made cross-curricular connections. Post test results showed a definite growth in concept knowledge.
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Pamela L Stamm @ on
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Great Lab Students loved the hands on experience. I feel this is a project they will remember this for a long time.
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Anonymous @ on
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Very easy to follow this lesson plan. Children were very actively involved and the collaboration between the staff was wonderful.
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Judy C. Weirauch @ on
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This was a great linteractive esson. Great math, science, and art skills. Lots of fun to teach, as well.
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This was a very good activity for cross curricular teaching and demonstrating the design process.
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My students really enjoyed the prosthetic leg design activity. They loved testing their prototypes because they interpreted the activity as a competition. The teams were trying to get the “most kick for the buck.” As a teacher, I liked this unit because the materials were easy to manipulate, so the construction phase was short. This allowed time for redesign.
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I enjoyed participating in this lesson very much. As I think about my students, not only will they learn but enjoy the hands-on activities.
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