The following resources have been developed by primary school teachers in collaboration with CÚRAM researchers to help you bring current into the classroom.
Stem Cells –
Students learn how stem cells are used by animals to heal their bodies. Students build model animals using “cells” made from playdough and fix their injured animals by using playdough stem cells or building prosthetic devices.
The Musculoskeletal System –
Students learn about bones, muscles, tendons, and how doctors currently treat damage to these tissues. Students construct a model hand and act as surgeons to fix a tendon using a Biomedical Engineering Kit
The Heart –
Students learn basic heart anatomy, how a heart attack occurs due to the blockage of a coronary artery, and how to keep their hearts healthy. Students construct a large diagram of the heart which is used to play “Heart Twister”.
The Brain –
Students learn how nerves send and receive messages, and the causes of Parkinson’s disease. Students build medical devices to treat Parkinson’s disease and test the devices on jelly “brains”.
Biomaterials –
Students learn about medical devices, and natural and synthetic sources of biomaterials. Students make their own biomaterial (slime!) to fix soft tissues.
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