The measles virus travels through air and lives for two hours, making it more contagious than the flu. The video explains what measles does once it enters a body. It covers the spread of the virus and the body's immune system response.

Concepts

vaccinations, viruses, infections

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Map areas with measles outbreaks
• Invite a doctor to speak to the class about vaccinations

Classroom Considerations

• Some pupils may be getting a different message at home; present only the science to avoid issues

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Cartoon graphics enhance the material
• Requires very little class time

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.4 RST.11-12.4