Module: Amazing Bodies Invention Camp
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Grades 6 - 8
15 Hours
Learning Standards: Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
Overview
The Amazing Bodies Invention Camp Curriculum explores the human body and the creative ways that we can invent to improve quality of life. This module includes hands on exploration leading up to the six activity invention process, where invention prototypes are created and shared.
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Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
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Students design and build their medical inventions.
This activity is Part 3 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
1 Hour
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Students design and build their medical inventions.
This activity is Part 3 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
1 Hour
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Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentation
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Students create presentations for how they would share their medical invention with the world.
This activity is Part 6 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
1 Hour
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentation
Students create presentations for how they would share their medical invention with the world.
This activity is Part 6 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
1 Hour
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Cell City
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Students learn about cells, including their functions in the body, by building models for themselves!
Grades 6 - 12
45 Minutes
Cell City
Students learn about cells, including their functions in the body, by building models for themselves!
Grades 6 - 12
45 Minutes
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Heart Beat Challenge
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Students learn about Stethoscopes and recognize heart beats. They will also learn how to find a person's heartbeat.
Grades 5 - 8
1 Hour
Heart Beat Challenge
Students learn about Stethoscopes and recognize heart beats. They will also learn how to find a person's heartbeat.
Grades 5 - 8
1 Hour
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Untangle Our Hand Circle
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Students build teamwork and communication skills by working together to untangle themselves in this group activity.
Grades 6 - 8
15 Minutes
Untangle Our Hand Circle
Students build teamwork and communication skills by working together to untangle themselves in this group activity.
Grades 6 - 8
15 Minutes
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Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
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Students brainstorm creative innovations to improve people's lives.
This activity is Part 1 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
30 Minutes
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Students brainstorm creative innovations to improve people's lives.
This activity is Part 1 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
30 Minutes
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Build An Extension Arm
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In this activity, students learn about engineering as they design, build and test an extension arm.
Grades 6 - 12
45 Minutes
Build An Extension Arm
In this activity, students learn about engineering as they design, build and test an extension arm.
Grades 6 - 12
45 Minutes
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Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
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Students brainstorm the pros and cons of their inventions, and how they can fix them.
This activity is Part 2 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
15 Minutes
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Students brainstorm the pros and cons of their inventions, and how they can fix them.
This activity is Part 2 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
15 Minutes
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Model Eardrum Experiment
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Students make a model eardrum and see how sound travels through air.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
Model Eardrum Experiment
Students make a model eardrum and see how sound travels through air.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
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Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
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In this activity students brainstorm and choose a name and logo for their invention.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
In this activity students brainstorm and choose a name and logo for their invention.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
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Hands-on Games Exploring Senses
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These mini-activities all help students explore their senses.
Grades 3 - 8
1 Hour
Hands-on Games Exploring Senses
These mini-activities all help students explore their senses.
Grades 3 - 8
1 Hour
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Making a Kaleidoscope
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Students make a simple, colorful Kaleidoscope and experiment with manipulating light.
Grades 3 - 6
1 Hour
Making a Kaleidoscope
Students make a simple, colorful Kaleidoscope and experiment with manipulating light.
Grades 3 - 6
1 Hour
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Patent for Protective Glasses
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In this activity, students first learn about the patent and designs of protective glasses, and then brainstorm constraints and ideas for their own inventions that could help society.
Grades 6 - 8
45 Minutes
Patent for Protective Glasses
In this activity, students first learn about the patent and designs of protective glasses, and then brainstorm constraints and ideas for their own inventions that could help society.
Grades 6 - 8
45 Minutes
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Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
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Students design a prototype and test it to improve their designs.
This activity is Part 4 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
1 Hour
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Students design a prototype and test it to improve their designs.
This activity is Part 4 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
1 Hour
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Module: Amazing Bodies Invention Camp
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Module: Amazing Bodies Invention Camp
Grades 6 - 8
15 Hours
Overview
Quality Instructional Practices
Continue Your Journey
1
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
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Students design and build their medical inventions.
This activity is Part 3 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
1 Hour
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Students design and build their medical inventions.
This activity is Part 3 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
1 Hour
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Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentation
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Students create presentations for how they would share their medical invention with the world.
This activity is Part 6 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
1 Hour
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype Presentation
Students create presentations for how they would share their medical invention with the world.
This activity is Part 6 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
1 Hour
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Cell City
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Students learn about cells, including their functions in the body, by building models for themselves!
Grades 6 - 12
45 Minutes
Cell City
Students learn about cells, including their functions in the body, by building models for themselves!
Grades 6 - 12
45 Minutes
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4
Heart Beat Challenge
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Students learn about Stethoscopes and recognize heart beats. They will also learn how to find a person's heartbeat.
Grades 5 - 8
1 Hour
Heart Beat Challenge
Students learn about Stethoscopes and recognize heart beats. They will also learn how to find a person's heartbeat.
Grades 5 - 8
1 Hour
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Untangle Our Hand Circle
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Students build teamwork and communication skills by working together to untangle themselves in this group activity.
Grades 6 - 8
15 Minutes
Untangle Our Hand Circle
Students build teamwork and communication skills by working together to untangle themselves in this group activity.
Grades 6 - 8
15 Minutes
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Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
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Students brainstorm creative innovations to improve people's lives.
This activity is Part 1 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
30 Minutes
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Students brainstorm creative innovations to improve people's lives.
This activity is Part 1 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
30 Minutes
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Build An Extension Arm
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In this activity, students learn about engineering as they design, build and test an extension arm.
Grades 6 - 12
45 Minutes
Build An Extension Arm
In this activity, students learn about engineering as they design, build and test an extension arm.
Grades 6 - 12
45 Minutes
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Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
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Students brainstorm the pros and cons of their inventions, and how they can fix them.
This activity is Part 2 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
15 Minutes
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Students brainstorm the pros and cons of their inventions, and how they can fix them.
This activity is Part 2 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
15 Minutes
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Model Eardrum Experiment
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Students make a model eardrum and see how sound travels through air.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
Model Eardrum Experiment
Students make a model eardrum and see how sound travels through air.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
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10
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
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In this activity students brainstorm and choose a name and logo for their invention.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
In this activity students brainstorm and choose a name and logo for their invention.
Grades 6 - 8
1 Hour
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11
Hands-on Games Exploring Senses
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These mini-activities all help students explore their senses.
Grades 3 - 8
1 Hour
Hands-on Games Exploring Senses
These mini-activities all help students explore their senses.
Grades 3 - 8
1 Hour
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12
Making a Kaleidoscope
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Students make a simple, colorful Kaleidoscope and experiment with manipulating light.
Grades 3 - 6
1 Hour
Making a Kaleidoscope
Students make a simple, colorful Kaleidoscope and experiment with manipulating light.
Grades 3 - 6
1 Hour
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13
Patent for Protective Glasses
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In this activity, students first learn about the patent and designs of protective glasses, and then brainstorm constraints and ideas for their own inventions that could help society.
Grades 6 - 8
45 Minutes
Patent for Protective Glasses
In this activity, students first learn about the patent and designs of protective glasses, and then brainstorm constraints and ideas for their own inventions that could help society.
Grades 6 - 8
45 Minutes
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Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
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Students design a prototype and test it to improve their designs.
This activity is Part 4 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
1 Hour
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Students design a prototype and test it to improve their designs.
This activity is Part 4 of 6 in the Amazing Bodies! series, with activities designed to build upon each another:
Amazing Bodies! 1: Prototype Brainstorm
Amazing Bodies! 2: Prototype Selection
Amazing Bodies! 3: Prototype Build
Amazing Bodies! 4: Prototype Test & Modify
Amazing Bodies! 5: Prototype Naming
Amazing Bodies! 6: Prototype PresentationsGrades 6 - 8
1 Hour
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