Test a new clot busting drug and engineer a clot removing tool.
Time to complete: Three or four 40 minute class periods
Blood clots that block blood vessels to parts of the brain may cause serious brain damage. Clot-X is a simulated clot busting drug that dissolves blood clots.
Analyze patients’ stories to learn about strokes and the use of “clot buster” drugs.
Conduct simulated laboratory experiments to determine the concentration of Clot-X that is effective for treating strokes.
Analyze data from research on the safety and effectiveness of Clot-X by creating a data table and a bar graph.
Use models to engineer (design and evaluate) mechanical tools for restoring blood flow to blood vessels blocked by clots.