Overview
This unit dives into epidemiology in non-human species. Students engage with various photos or videos of organisms dealing with disease. They try to figure out what makes diseases different. They examine the types of diseases, the differences in transmission and spread of diseases, the immune responses to diseases, and measures to prevent and treat diseases. In these lessons students use NetLogo and real world articles, data, and examples to figure out what is happening. They then look at factors that reduce disease spread and develop a computational model using NetTango.
Underlying Lessons
Standards
Next Generation Science Standards
- Life Science
