In this lab, students will explore the materials that biomedical engineers use when creating prosthetic devices. They will first investigate the physical properties of various metals, ceramics, and polymers to understand how they differ, and determine which materials would be most suitable for use in a hip replacement prosthetic. Students will then engineer their own prosthetic arm that meets certain design requirements and mimics the functionality of a real hand. Kit contains enough materials for 15 groups. Teacher's Manual and Student Study Guide copy masters are included. Aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)* Disciplinary Core Ideas: MS-ETS1-2; MS-ETS1-3; HS-ETS1-2; HS-ETS1-3 Performance Expectations: ETS1.B; ETS1.C Cross Cutting Concepts: Influence of Science, Engineering, and Technology on Society and the Natural World Engineering Practices: Engaging in Argument from Evidence; Analyzing and Interpreting Data; Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions Kit Includes: 15 Bone Pieces 30 Aluminum Strips 30 Cobalt Pieces 30 Brass Foil Strips 30 Zinc Pieces 30 Ceramic Tile Pieces 72 Glass Pieces 30 Polyethylene Pieces 30 Rubber Stoppers 30 Balloons 15 Push Pins 15 Plastic Cups 20 Cardboard Pieces 2 Packs of Toothpicks 150 Plastic Stirrers 2 Packs of Sticky Connecting Putty 150 Small Wooden Skewers 100 Rubber Bands 100 Straws 100 Wooden Craft Sticks 100 Index Cards 2 Packages of String WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD children under 8 yrs. can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Keep uninflated balloons from children. Discard broken balloons at once. DOT Info: Non-regulated *"Next Generation Science Standards" is a registered trademark of Achieve. Neither Achieve nor the lead states and partners that developed the Next Generation Science Standards was involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Phthalates, which is known to the State of California to cause reproductive harm. For more information go to http://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.