Hands-on Activity
Epidemic!
Summary
In this activity, students will play a game to simulate the outbreak of disease through a human population. They will then make conclusions about ways to prevent the spread of disease.
Overview
Topic: Diseases and populations
Real World Science Topics:
- An exploration of the spread of diseases through a population.
- An exploration of ways to help prevent the spread of disease.
Objective
Students will gain an understanding of the ways diseases can spread through a human population, and they will learn ways to help slow or prevent the spread of diseases and illnesses.
Activity Difficulty Rating: 4
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5-MINUTE REFRESHER
TAKE FIVE
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