How It's Made: Prosthetic Legs (Pre-Teen) | Small Online Class for Ages 11-12

Science & Nature

How It's Made: Prosthetic Legs (Pre-Teen)

In this one-time course, students will be introduced to the field of prosthetics (artificial limbs). Through this topic, we will explore engineering, science, and math!

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Completed by 4 learners

Class

45 minutes

per class

Meets once

11-12

year olds

3-12

learners per class

per learner

How does a “One-Time” class work?

Meets once at a scheduled time

Live video chat, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Great for exploring new interests and different styles of teachers

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Fri May 20

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Fri Jun 10

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Fri Jun 17

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Fri Jun 24

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Fri Jul 8

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Fri Jul 15

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Description

Class Experience

The field of Prosthetic devices (artificial limbs) is a rapidly growing and changing field. In this course, students will be introduced to the field of Prosthetics from a clinical perspective. We will discuss what a prostheses is, how prosthetic devices work, and how prosthetic devices are made. this class will feature a demonstration of the materials used to create molds of limbs and prosthetic sockets. We will also briefly explore real life prosthetic devices. 

Students are not required to...

Students will be introduced to the field of Prosthetic Devices

I hold a Bachelors of science in Health Sciences and a Masters of Science in Prosthetics and Orthotics. I have been a science educator for over 6 years. I am currently a full time Resident at a Prosthetics and Orthotics Clinic.

This course will not have any assigned homework.

45 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

There will be several images of amputated limbs, but none of a graphic, wounded, or surgical nature.

All notes will be provided to students.

Teacher

Alison Howard, MSPO

🇺🇸

Lives in the United States

Science, Dance, and Hobby Educator

10 total reviews

15 completed classes

About Me

Hi, 
My name is Alis and I have been an Educator for over 8 years. I have taught a variety of subjects including, science, math, dance, crafting, and english. I teach science courses for all ages, small group math tutoring, and dance/ creative...