You are under attack! Every second of your life bacteria, viruses, and more attempt to enter your body. The video explains your immune system and the extremes your body goes through to keep you alive.

Concepts

bacteria, the immune system, antibodies

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• Discuss the role of antibiotics and vaccinations in the process of staying healthy
• Research what it means to be immunocompromised

Classroom Considerations

• Relies on prior knowledge of cells and anatomy

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Includes more than 40 languages in subtitles
• Creative animation emphasizes the concepts

Cons

• None

Common Core

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