Friday, 08 December 2017 06:19
Help Fight Malaria With A Better Thermometer
Summary:
Students create a simple thermometer and learn about diseases that show symptoms of elevated body temperature.
Objective:
- Students will be able to:
- Apply the engineering design process
- Evaluate user needs
- Implement a program to process sensor data
- Design a user interface (UI)
- Design a device with both hardware and software
- Choose methods for processing data
- Iterate and improve design solutions
- Improve problem-solving and communication skills
Required Prior Knowledge:
No prior knowledge required.
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Monday, 04 December 2017 07:38
Heart Rate Monitoring: Experiment and Discovery
Summary:
Students create a heart-rate monitor that they can wear during different activities. They use the device they created to conduct experiments and learn about their coronary system.
Objective:
- Students will be able to:
- Understand how heart rate relates to physical activity
- Conduct experimental research
- Develop tools for scientific investigation
- Practice the engineering design process
- Understand how pulse measurements are taken by wearable devices, e.g. Apple Watch or Fitbit
- Design a device with hardware and software
- Use methods for processing data
Required Prior Knowledge:
Familiarity with technology is of help.
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