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Being introduced to Resnik’s engineering and medical tech background.
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Learning how a pulse monitor works.
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Building a device that simulates pulse tracking.
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Presenting how this helps astronauts or doctors.
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Biomedical Circuitry Challenge
Objective: Simulate a biomedical device that tracks pulse using circuits or analog models.
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Grade Level 5-8
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Judith Resnik's Lesson Plan
Resnik was a biomedical and electrical engineer who focused on the application of circuits and computer systems in space. She was the first Jewish woman and the second American woman in space, and a strong advocate for women in STEM.
In her lesson, students will simulate a biomedical device that tracks pulse using circuits or analog models.
They will achieve this by:
Crew-Inspired STEM Learning
To bring the passions of the Challenger STS-51L crew to life, Challenger Learning Center of Lake Erie West created a suite of free STEM lesson plans inspired by the interests and disciplines of each of the seven crew members.
Designed for students in grades 5–8, the lessons are flexible and can be adapted to meet different curriculum goals and student needs. They may be used individually, in part, as a complete unit, or in any order.
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Challenger Crew lesson plans were developed by Challenger Learning Center of Lake Erie West. Information in Challenger Crew bios is courtesy of NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center (Dec. 2003).
