With the number of COVID-19 cases rising dramatically, information about how standard precautions can be used to control infection is essential. The 16 slides in a presentation outline of how people need to change their daily habits to control the spread and flatten the curve. After examining a graphic that describes the Chain of Infection that permits the transmission of the microorganisms responsible for the infections, viewers learn about practices that break or block transmission.

Concepts

infections, viruses, communicable disease, diseases, remote learning

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Additional Tags

health

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups investigate the current status of vaccine development

Classroom Considerations

• The resource can be assigned for remote learning

Pros

• The resource includes suggestions for activities and a list of key terms 
• The linked teacher guide suggests commentary to accompany the slides

Cons

• None