The vaccination and infectious disease module covers the concepts of organizing and analyzing data using the topics of vaccination and infectious diseases. Students will have the opportunity to guide their own learning through a variety of “learning objects” intended to provide critical thinking about and application of required science standards.
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SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW:
OVERVIEW
Brief description of the module, subject TEKS, NGSS Science and Engineering Practices, and knowledge objectives
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: DATA COLLECTION AND ORGANIZATION
Define data and provide examples of types of data | Use pie charts, bar graphs, and line graphs according to the type of data represented
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE: ANALYZING DATA
Analyze infectious disease and vaccination data using the mathematical calculations | Analyze data to formulate conclusions and predict trends related to vaccinations and infectious diseases
CASE STUDY: INFLUENZA
Define infectious disease | Describe how the immune system and vaccinations work together to fight infectious diseases | Analyze influenza data to compare and contrast seasonal and pandemic flu
BACKPACK ADVENTURES
Science fiction story built upon factual science concepts
MAKE A NOTE OF THAT
Note-taking guides
MEET A SCIENTIST
Biography of a research pioneer in the topic area
REAL SCIENCE REVIEW
Guided simulated peer review of published research re-written for readability
PRACTICE
Mnemonic tools and digital games
SCIENTIST VIDEOS
Video presentation from a scientist in topic area