Go Fish: Prosthetic Tails

The Prosthetic Tails toolkit is part of the Boston Museum of Science’s Engineering is Elementary/Engineering Everywhere offerings (https://eie.org/engineering-everywhere).  This kit explores biomechanical engineering, includes eight one-hour activities, and is suitable for youth in grades 6 – 8.  The activities are sequential.  The instructions for activities are online here:  https://eie.org/engineering-everywhere/curriculum-units/prosthetics
  • General Tool Kit Information Sheet (to reserve a tool kit): Word | PDF
  • Toolkit Supply List:
    • Measuring tape (10)
    • Hole punch (2)
    • Scissors (8)
    • Stopwatch
    • Adhesive notes
    • Aluminum foil
    • Plastic bags
    • Cardstock
    • Felt (various colors)
    • Craft foam (various colors)
    • Permanent marker (1)
    • Paper towel (1 roll)
    • Construction paper
    • Pipe cleaners
    • Plastic wrap (1 roll)
    • Rubber bands
    • Craft sticks
    • Plastic stirring stick
    • Plastic straw
    • Cotton string (6 rolls)
    • Duct tape (2 rolls)
    • Packing tape
    • Cardboard tubes (40)
    • Twist ties
    • Markers
    • Paper clips