Lending a Hand

Lending a Hand

CELLS TO ORGANISMS STORYLINE THREE

Elektra's prosthetic arm was damaged in a laboratory mishap. She wants to design a new prosthetic that can reflexively protect itself from major damage in the same way that a natural arm can. Players help Elektra to design the perfect prosthetic to address her specific needs.

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NGSS Alignment
NGSS Alignment

This storyline aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards at MS-LS1-3, MS-LS1-8.

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Real World Connections
Real World Connections

This storyline covers the ways that cell systems perform different functions within the human body.

Storyline Walkthrough Overview

Elektra holds up her burned prosthetic hand.
Hot Hands

Hot Hands

Elektra's prosthetic was burned in a laboratory accident. Instead of simply replacing it, Elektra wants to design a new prosthetic that will warn her when it's overheating.

Cellular Networks

Cellular Networks

Players investigate the ways that different types of cells interact within the body to form one complementary system.

Elektra tries out her new prosthetic hand, but it malfunctions, bonking her on the head.
Lending a Hand

Lending a Hand

After careful research and experimentation, players identify the features that should be included in Elektra's new prosthetic. But look out--the first version won't be the last!

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