Micro:bit EMG (electromyography) and Prosthetics, Part 1 Problem Framing and Research
by Mandy Fierro
Part 1 of 3: Students begin to research and frame the problem around creating a working prosthetic hand. In Part 1, students will be introduced to prosthetic arms and their uses. Students will then brainstorm questions and observations from the phenomena, then research and learn more about prosthetic hands to answer their questions. They will then consolidate their research, synthesize their findings, and use the information to define what the problem is.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/19rfOPHIKzEtZg3ye7yxDsWO1QHtzABMM/edit?u…Related Content
Grades:
7th Grade, 8th Grade
Part 2 (this lesson) is students learning how the body sends electrical signals through the muscles (if not covered Part 1’s research) by coding a Micro:bit to read the electrical currents
Grades:
6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Middle school students love to compete. Here's a lesson idea for a competition that will appeal to your student scientists, artists, and poets alike. Standards and connections are offered for middle
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade
Most students are likely familiar with popular films like Happy Feet, Surf’s Up, Penguins of Madagascar, and classic books like Mr. Popper's Penguins. Capitalizing on this familiarity with penguins