Imagine losing a hand or a finger and being able to design and print a replacement using technology! Here you will step into the role of engineers, designers, and problem-solvers as we explore the world of 3D-printed prosthetics. 

• Explore the real-world impact of prosthetics by learning about animals and people who use them.

• Learn the basics of 3D design software to create prosthetic parts.

• Work as a team to design, test, and refine a simple 3D-printed prosthetic for an animal.

For this task, you and your partner will act as veterinarians with the goal of opening a new clinic designed to help animals who have lost limbs. You will use a 3D printer to create a prosthetic for an animal of your choice. For the project, you will need to research a variety of prosthetics for many different species. You will need to sketch their models to scale before using the printer. After conducting research and creating your scale model, you and your partner will create one product using the 3D printer.