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Teachers developed the contents of the lesson plans by working directly with CÚRAM researchers, while learning about the medical device research being carried out at CÚRAM. Primary teachers were paired with secondary teachers to create plans covering five major themes: biomaterials, heart, brain, musculoskeletal system and stem cells. The partnership between the primary and secondary teachers ensured that the materials created follow a natural progression from one age group to the next.

The lesson plans were further designed and formatted by a Visual Artist who used various teaching methodologies to suit the multiple intelligences and range of learning styles and abilities present in classrooms. By using a range of teaching approaches we hope to engage all children at all levels whatever their natural talents or interests may be.

We hope that you and your students find these resources an enjoyable way to learn about our research centre and the MedTech industry!

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Biomaterials - Lesson Plan

https://curamdevicesengage.ie/school-resource/biomaterials/ Added: 25 Mar 2020 Contributor: CÚRAM Partners Resource type: Lesson Plan

Lesson plan developed by teachers in residence with CÚRAM. This lesson plan encourages students to appreciate what a biomaterial is. By the end of the lesson, students will recognise that the design of a biomaterial is important for its function.

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Strand: 1. Nature of Science

Strand unit: 1. How Scientists Work

Strand: 1. Nature of Science

Strand unit: 10. Appreciate the Role of Science in Society

Strand: 5. Biological Science

Strand unit: 9. Explain Human Sexual Reproduction

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Heart - Lesson Plan

https://curamdevicesengage.ie/school-resource/the-circulatory-system/ Added: 25 Mar 2020 Contributor: CÚRAM Partners Resource type: Lesson Plan

Lesson plan developed by teachers in residence with CÚRAM. This lesson plan encourages students to describe basic heart anatomy and function. By the end of the lesson, students will develop an awareness of the conditions that can affect the heart and the treatments available to treat these.

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Strand: 5. Biological Science

Strand unit: 4. Human Organs & Systems

Strand: 1. Nature of Science

Strand unit: 1. How Scientists Work

Strand: 1. Nature of Science

Strand unit: 10. Appreciate the Role of Science in Society

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The Musculoskeletal System - Lesson Plan

https://curamdevicesengage.ie/schoo...ource/the-muskuloskeletal-system-3/ Added: 25 Mar 2020 Contributor: CÚRAM Partners Resource type: Lesson Plan

Lesson plan developed by teachers in residence with CÚRAM. This lesson plan encourages students to describe the human skeleton and state the main functions of the musculoskeletal system. By the end of the lesson, students will demonstrate the relationships between bones, tendons and muscles by use of model.

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Strand: 5. Biological Science

Strand unit: 6. Factors Affecting Human Health

Strand: 1. Nature of Science

Strand unit: 1. How Scientists Work

Strand: 1. Nature of Science

Strand unit: 10. Appreciate the Role of Science in Society

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The Brain andSpinal Cord - Lesson Plan

https://curamdevicesengage.ie/school-resource/the-brain-3/ Added: 25 Mar 2020 Contributor: CÚRAM Partners Resource type: Lesson Plan

Lesson plan developed by teachers in residence with CÚRAM. This lesson plan encourages students to describe how a neuron sends and receives a message and to describe the general function of neurotransmitters. By the end of the lesson, students will be familiar with the concept of Deep Brain Stimulation as a treatment for Parkinson’s disease.

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Strand: 5. Biological Science

Strand unit: 6. Factors Affecting Human Health

Strand: 1. Nature of Science

Strand unit: 10. Appreciate the Role of Science in Society

Strand: 1. Nature of Science

Strand unit: 1. How Scientists Work

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Stem Cells - Lesson Plan

https://curamdevicesengage.ie/school-resource/stem-cells-3/ Added: 25 Mar 2020 Contributor: CÚRAM Partners Resource type: Lesson Plan

Lesson plan developed by teachers in residence with CÚRAM. This lesson plan encourages students to describe what a stem cell is and to describe the the differences between various types of stem cells. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to recognise why stem cell research is important.

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Strand: 5. Biological Science

Strand unit: 1. Animal & Plant Cells

Strand: 5. Biological Science

Strand unit: 6. Factors Affecting Human Health

Strand: 1. Nature of Science

Strand unit: 1. How Scientists Work

Strand: 1. Nature of Science

Strand unit: 10. Appreciate the Role of Science in Society

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Healing the Heart - Lesson Plan

https://curamdevicesengage.ie/school-resource/the-heart-3/ Added: 25 Mar 2020 Contributor: CÚRAM Partners Resource type: Lesson Plan

Students learn basic heart anatomy, how a heart attack occurs due to the blockage of a coronary artery, and how to keep their hearts healthy. Students construct a large diagram of the heart which is used to play “Heart Twister”.

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Strand: Living Things

Strand unit: Human Life

Strand: Materials

Strand unit: Properties and characteristics of materials

Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Science and the environment

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Mending the Musculoskeletal System - Lesson Plan

https://curamdevicesengage.ie/schoo...ource/the-muskuloskeletal-system-2/ Added: 25 Mar 2020 Contributor: CÚRAM Partners Resource type: Lesson Plan

Students learn about bones, muscles, and tendons, and how doctors currently treat damage to these tissues. Students construct a model hand and act as surgeons to fix a tendon using a Biomedical Engineering Kit.

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Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Science and the environment

Strand: Materials

Strand unit: Properties and characteristics of materials

Strand: Living Things

Strand unit: Human Life

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Fixing the Brain - Lesson Plan

https://curamdevicesengage.ie/school-resource/the-brain-2/ Added: 25 Mar 2020 Contributor: CÚRAM Partners Resource type: Lesson Plan

Students learn how nerves send and receive messages, and the causes of Parkinson’s disease. Students build medical devices to treat Parkinson’s disease and test the devices on jelly “brains”.

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Strand unit: Science and the environment

Strand: Materials

Strand unit: Properties and characteristics of materials

Strand: Living Things

Strand unit: Human Life

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Exploring Stem Cells - Lesson Plan

https://curamdevicesengage.ie/school-resource/primary-stem-cells/ Added: 25 Mar 2020 Contributor: CÚRAM Partners Resource type: Lesson Plan

Students learn about how stem cells are used by animals to heal their bodies. Students build model animals using cells made from playdough, and fix their injured animals by using playdough stem cells or building prosthetic devices.

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Strand: Living Things

Strand unit: Plant and animal life

Strand: Living Things

Strand unit: Human Life

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Biomaterials - Lesson Plan

https://curamdevicesengage.ie/school-resource/biomaterials/ Added: 25 Mar 2020 Contributor: CÚRAM Partners Resource type: Lesson Plan

Students learn about medical devices, and natural and synthetic sources of biomaterials. Students make their own biomaterials (slime!) to fix soft tissues

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Strand: Environ. Awareness & Care

Strand unit: Science and the environment

Strand: Materials

Strand unit: Properties and characteristics of materials

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For more educational resources created through CÚRAM’s Teachers in Residence programme, visit:
http://www.curamdevices.ie/curam/public-engagement/teachers-in-residence/

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