Instructional Video

The Ebola Virus Explained—How Your Body Fights For Survival

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Most realize that Ebola is deadly and highly contagious, but what exactly does it do to your body? The video offers a look at how Ebola spreads through your body systems. It includes how each part of the immune system responds.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Research the Ebola vaccine and how people test and use it
  • Map the locations of outbreaks over time to better understand the spread of the virus
Classroom Considerations
  • Relies on prior knowledge of DNA and human anatomy
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Cartoon images prevent graphic details of the virus' progression
  • Offers closed captioning in 30 languages for English learners
Cons
  • None