Check out our newly updated unit on the immune system:
How can we protect communities from diseases like measles?
The pandemic has shown how vulnerable the world is to new infectious diseases. But much older diseases still pose a threat, even when we have safe, effective vaccines against them. In recent years, measles has made a comeback, even in countries where it had been eliminated. How is this possible? In this unit, students will explore how the immune system defends the body against infection and how it can be boosted by vaccination.
Big ideas
What causes infectious diseases and how do they spread?
How does the immune system defend the body against infection?
How do vaccines work?
What is herd immunity and how does getting vaccinated help others?
Highlights
Build graph interpretation skills by analysing real data relating to infectious diseases
Design a hand-washing device for a community in a developing country
Model the effect of vaccination on the spread of disease with a fun, hands-on activity
Use a simulation to analyse how vaccinations can provide herd immunity
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