LESSON MATERIALS

SIXTH GRADE

Biomedical Engineering

Building Ironman: Designing Prosthetics for Superheros!

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OBJECTIVE

Understand how biomedical engineers apply engineering principles to improve human health through prosthetics and medical devices. Explore how hydraulic systems and mechanical design can simulate human movement.

FUTURE READY

Biomedical engineering is one of the fastest-growing and most impactful fields in healthcare and technology. From designing cutting-edge prosthetics to developing life-saving medical devices, biomedical engineers use science, creativity, and empathy to solve real-world problems that improve lives. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, the demand for innovation is skyrocketing—driven by an aging population, advances in robotics and AI, and the push for more personalized and accessible care.

This lesson helps students connect their STEM learning to meaningful career paths that fuel both human health and economic mobility.

LESSON DURATION

45 minutes