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Washing hands is a simple way to stop the spread. Viewers watch a short video on why it is important to wash hands to curtail coronaviruses. The presenter provides an explanation of how soap and alcohol disrupt the membrane of a virus, causing it to become inactive.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
NGSS:
Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Have the class perform the demonstrations contained on the video
- Brainstorm other methods to inactivate the coronavirus
Classroom Considerations
- Assumes some knowledge of cellular membranes
Pros
- Includes links to other science information about COVID-19
- Provides multiple models to accompany the explanation
Cons
- None