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An outbreak of disease is affecting people in a distant region—it's time to get to work! Scholars take the role of scientists as they learn more about the illness, discover the possible causes, and find a way to prevent the further spread of the disease. The simulation lets users choose from multiple career paths in the final lesson of the seven-part MedMyst series.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Have groups research when scientists consider a disease an outbreak and discuss the threshold
Classroom Considerations
- Requires each student have a computer with Adobe Flash
- Relies on prior knowledge from the sixth lesson in the series, but not from the first five
Pros
- Provides tips and guidance to stay on the right track
- Works well in traditional or flipped classes
Cons
- None