Is it possible for another flu outbreak like the Spanish Flu in 1918? A video lesson explains the factors that affect the spread of a virus and its effect on a population. The narrator describes the structure of the different virus strains and how humans attempt to control their spread. 

Concepts

the flu, epidemics, viruses, antigens, mutation

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Incorporate during a unit on viruses
• Have pupils sketch different versions of flu viruses as shown in the video

Classroom Considerations

• Expects a basic understanding of virus structure

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Offers a subscription to get notifications of future videos
• Includes links to reference for further study

Cons

• None

Common Core

SL.9-10.2 SL.11-12.2 RST.9-10.7 RST.11-12.7