1. Modeling of the Digestive System Lauren Shipp and Megan Davis ADVISOR: Mel Joesten

2. Project Background Design model for VSVS (Vanderbilt Students Volunteer for Science) Physical model and visual aid to teach the functions and anatomy of digestive system Classroom friendly and flexible to wide range of ages

3. Physical Model Durable/ kid-friendly Interesting and hands-on Accurate representation Transportable Flexible to wide range of audiences

4. Visual Aids Descriptive and accurate Color-coded Pertinent information Easy to understand Interesting and easy for kids to read

5. Interactive Teaching Matching game for younger children Velcro interactive visual aid Models and visual aids can involve whole classroom

6. Past and Current Work Physical model with working valves and flow dynamics Visual aids for different age groups Hands-on activities to involve the entire class

7. Future Work Test in 3 rd /4 th grade classroom as well as 7 th / 8 th grade level in next week Use feedback to improve model and visual aids Design lesson plan to go with model Put finishing touches on model Maybe (if time permits) design computer program or website for digestive system learning

8. Engineering the Model Materials selections Flow dynamics Size ratios Functionality/ valves Durability transportability

9. Product Cost Physical model 125$ Visual aids 20$ Total project costs 250$ Difference due to mishaps and trial and error of materials

10. Existing Product Market Models available now range from 500$ to over 1000$ Models could be used in classrooms nation-wide from age ranges 3 rd through high school High demand for low-cost helpful models Most models now are too expensive for teachers to afford and not flexible for different ages This product has definite market potential

11. Model Demonstration Physical model demonstration of digestion