Lesson Six: Viruses
Hook: From Birds to People: The West Nile Virus Story
Instructor delivers a presentation, composed of text, images, and media, on the West Nile virus story in which students learn about the many factors that affect the spread of the mosquito-borne disease.
The West Nile Virus Story: http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/disease/West_Nile_Virus/01.html
Instructor delivers a presentation, composed of text, images, and media, on the West Nile virus story in which students learn about the many factors that affect the spread of the mosquito-borne disease.
The West Nile Virus Story: http://www.hhmi.org/biointeractive/disease/West_Nile_Virus/01.html
- Presentation has “Testing Your Knowledge” questions to promote a class discussion on the topic and a demonstration of students’ prior knowledge.
Other Lesson Teaching Ideas
1. West Nile Virus Outbreak:
Students watch a YoutTube video discussing the outbreak of the West Nile Virus and its spread by mosquitos across the United States, killing 1, 200 Americans.
YouTube Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVk5rfIA4kU
1. West Nile Virus Outbreak:
Students watch a YoutTube video discussing the outbreak of the West Nile Virus and its spread by mosquitos across the United States, killing 1, 200 Americans.
YouTube Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVk5rfIA4kU
Activity:
1. Who’s The Source of The Infection: Students participate in a hands-on-activity to examine the spread of viral diseases through contact with a person infected with the disease. In this activity students will see how an infectious disease can spread and create a plan to contain it.
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2. Viruses: Students read, individually or in pairs, section 2.3 “Viruses” pg. 106-107 and answer the related questions to explore viruses and their effect on human health.
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Consolidation/Debrief: Create a Tweet
Using 140 characters, summarize the lesson in the form of a tweet. If course has a twitter page, students can post their tweet. How to Make a Tweet: http://support.twitter.com/articles/15367-how-to-post-a-tweet |