Ward's® Engage Pill Design, IBL Case

In this inquiry-based learning case, students will design a coating for pills to lessen stomach pains associated with uncoated pains.

• Includes free access to professional development
• Learn how to teach inquiry-based learning
• Case-based learning helps keep students engaged
• Aligned to NGSS standards (MS: PS1-2, ETS1-1, ETS1-2, ETS1-3, ETS1-4)

Students will explore matter and its interactions as it relates to the digestive system, and gain familiarity with constraints of an engineering process when they try to design a coating to protect their little sister's stomach. In the process, they will also familiarize themselves with the inner workings of the digestive system.

This inquiry-based learning (IBL) case is part of a series of lab activities developed in partnership with the Center of Excellence for Research, Teaching and Learning at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. It includes free access to a comprehensive professional development module available through Ward's to learn how to teach IBL cases. Cases can be tailored to your needs: cover from 2 to 3 class periods up to 7 to 10 class periods. Cases can also be customized to include all scenarios and deliverables, or jump straight to the hands-on activities; it's up to you!

Ordering information: Materials required but not included: clear/colorless diet soda, small coated candies (e.g. m&m's, Skittles), goggles, gloves, paper towels.