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This MedMyst Mission 1: Orientation at O.R.B. interactive also includes:
A dozen years after a great plague wipes out the majority of Earth's civilization, a group of scientists joins together to fight infectious diseases. Scholars join the training mission and learn about viruses, bacteria, pathogens and more. They play video games and take short online quizzes proving they are ready to join the official team. The initial mission starts them on a journey through a seven-part series.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the interactive as a review of illnesses, bacteria, viruses, pathogens, and their treatments
Classroom Considerations
- Includes an epilepsy warning for the game
- Requires Adobe Flash Player 10
- Pupils work individually on computers to complete the activity
Pros
- Provides clear instructions and introduces great science content
- Works as a computer lab activity or as homework in a flipped class
- Uses multiple learning styles and formats to reach a large audience
Cons
- None