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- 12th
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Students study the history, progression and current uses for vaccines in the prevention of disease. They simulate an epidemic and experiment with pathogens. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students assess why there is a flu vaccine shortage in the United States and develop a mock newscast to inform others about the topic. They write persuasive letters to elected officials with proposals to address the shortage. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore and explain the role of vaccines in infectious disease, They emphasize immunological principles and viral/bacterial infection processes. Students explore the three main vaccine types: DNA vaccines ("gene gun"), Recombinant vaccines, and live vector vaccines (AIDS, employs viruses). Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students share opinions about common vaccines, then consider facts and opinions about the HPV vaccine and hold a fishbowl and discussion. They survey members of the community to determine their perspectives on the issue. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students share opinions about common vaccines, then consider facts and opinions about the HPV vaccine and hold a "fishbowl" discussion. They survey members of the community to determine their perspectives on the issue. Students report results to class. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students discuss the steps the American government has taken in order to protect every U.S. citizen from a bioterrorist attack and how a vaccine works. After discussion, students can create six vaccines in their own virtual laboratory. Full Review »
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- 10th - 12th
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Students research the HPV vaccine and estimate its cost. They interview doctors and local health officials about it. Students write feature stories based on their research focusing on the timelines for implementation in their states or on the decision whether or not to be vaccinated. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students research the HPV vaccine and discover what it is supposed to do. In gropus, they consult with doctors and local health officials to discover the possible side effects of the vaccine and presents their findings to the class. They develop a campaign to inform others about the pros and cons of requiring this type of vaccine. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students explain in a written format how vaccination works and how it draws upon the natural immunity. They differentiate between vaccinations and immunizations. Students identify a number of illnesses that can be prevented by the use of immunization. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students comprehend how vaccines work. They create class posters describing different types of vaccines. Students are asked what they comprehend about vaccines. They define the term vaccine. Students review the basics of vaccines and how they work. They are also explained that children receive several vaccinations during the first 10 years of their lives, most of them before the age of one. Full Review »