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How Lou Got the Flu InteractiveHow Lou Got the Flu Interactive
Publisher
American Museum of Natural History
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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Interactives
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Duration
15 mins
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Independent Practice
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How Lou Got the Flu

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Six questions probe participants to discover the possibility of catching a virus from others—even animals. Here, the influenza virus travels from duck to person in a round-about way. The quiz concludes with helpful tips to stay healthy. 

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Concepts

the flu, illness, viruses, diseases, the human body, animals, handwashing, sleep, vaccinations, hygiene, oral hygiene

Instructional Ideas

  • Go through the interactive as a class—reply to questions and discuss answers
  • Assign the webpage at the start of flu season
  • Follow the interactive with a lesson on hygiene

Classroom Considerations

  • The webpage encourages getting the flu shot; because vaccines can be a hot topic, consider your audience when addressing this option
  • This resource is only available on an unencrypted HTTP website.It should be fine for general use, but don’t use it to share any personally identifiable information

Pros

  • An upbeat tone follows correct answers
  • Graphics and fun and kid-friendly

Cons

  • None

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