CLEAN: High-tech limb helps boy learns to walk

CLEAN: High-tech limb helps boy learns to walk

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Special Education, Biology, Physical Ed

3rd - 5th Grade

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Harvey Perry, a 4-year-old, is the youngest child to use sporty prosthetic limbs after losing his legs to meningitis. His parents raised funds to get help from a New York prosthetic designer. The challenge is that children grow quickly, requiring frequent adjustments to the prosthetics. Harvey enjoys new experiences and his mother dreams of him becoming a Paralympic champion.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about Harvey Perry's prosthetic limbs?

They are invisible.

They are made of gold.

They are the first of their kind for a child his age.

They are designed for swimming.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do Harvey's prosthetic limbs need frequent adjustments?

They are made of fragile material.

Harvey is growing rapidly.

They are not waterproof.

Harvey prefers different colors.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Harvey's family manage to afford his prosthetic limbs?

They sold their house.

They won a lottery.

They borrowed money from a bank.

They received donations from the public.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of Harvey's new activities with his prosthetic limbs?

Playing the piano.

Trying out soccer skills.

Swimming in the ocean.

Riding a bicycle.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What future does Harvey's mother envision for him?

Becoming a famous artist.

Becoming a Paralympic champion.

Becoming a chef.

Becoming a scientist.