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Inside the Coronavirus InteractiveInside the Coronavirus Interactive
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Scientific American
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9th - Higher Ed
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Inside the Coronavirus

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Take biologists on a journey into the heart of the Covid-19 virus with a series of stunning graphics and explanations about the global pandemic. Animations bring investigators up close to the virus, revealing its structure and movement in the body. Accompanying each detailed segment is text clarifying topics including infection, immune response, drug and vaccine interventions, and Covid-19's genome.

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Instructional Ideas

  • Divide class members into groups and have each team write a summary about one article section
  • Create list of true/false statements related to key article concepts for use in whole group discussion

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires Internet and computer access
  • Uses technical vocabulary that may overwhelm some learners
  • Assumes basic understanding of immune the system

Pros

  • Employs clear animations with step-by-step labels to break down complex ideas
  • Relates real-world issues to coursework

Cons

  • Lacks worksheet or question prompts for class consideration

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