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RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS
STEAM Superheroes At-A-Glance
MIT
CHALLENGE
STEAM
SUPERHEROES
PRIMARY
OBJECTIVE
Epic Identity
Prof. Leia Stirling
and sidekick Richard
Fineman
Super Natural
Medical Marvel
PROJECT IDEA
SUBJECTS TO ENGAGE
Learn about wearable
technology and its
ability to improve
human performance
Test or develop
wearable technologies
that enhance the
identity and/or powers
of a superhero
Arts
Biology
Computer Science
Design/Design Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
Physics
Sports, exercise and Health
Science
Prof. Anette “Peko”
Hosoi and sidekick
Alice Nasto
“Understand the
physics behind an
animal’s adaptation,
then adapt those
mechanisms to
engineering design
Conduct an
engineering project
that draws inspiration
from the animal world
Arts
Biology
Design/Design technology
Engineering
Environmental systems and
societies
Physical and Health Education
Physics
Prof. Chris Voigt and
sidekick Yongjin Park
“Explore the potential
of applying
engineering principles
to biological problems
to improve human
health
Design a medical
device/assistive
technology that makes
life better for someone
with an illness or a
disability.
Biology
Computer Science
Design/Design technology
Engineering
Mathematics
Physical and Health Education
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