How did Ingrid contract the COVID-19 virus?
Based on her actions, what could or should she have done to keep herself more safe?
Overview
The lesson here is a true SEL moment. Everyone has realized an affect from COVID-19 which makes this an important and teachable time. The video Storyline is meant to be used as an icebreaker and as a ‘backdrop’ to better understand the Driving Question. The teacher should be prepared to listen and reflect. There is no need to have answers, just listen and reflect. Remember to check in with your students every day about how they are functioning and what they are feeling. COVID-19 is very real for many people.
Standards
Next Generation Science Standards
- Engineering, Technology, Applications of Science
- [HS-ETS1-1] Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.
- NGSS Crosscutting Concept
- Patterns
- Causation
Activities
- 1. Ingrid's Story: How can someone contract COVID-19 without coming in contact with an infected person?
- 2. Reflections on COVID-19.
Student Directions and Resources
COVID-19 has had a large impact on cities, towns, families, individuals, the world as a whole, and life as we know it. Everyone has been affected in one way or another. People argue over how it started, protection measures, and who's to blame. For our purposes, we will leave all the arguments to the politicians. We will, instead, shift our focus to what we can do and why we should do it as we meet Ingrid and try to solve a mystery.
1. Ingrid's Story: How can someone contract COVID-19 without coming in contact with an infected person?
Meet Ingrid, a 29 year old single Mom who, in May of 2020, had symptoms of COVID-19 and then tested positive for the virus. Use a critical ear as you listen closely to her story and then answer the following questions. Click on the video below to start it.
Question 1.1
Question 1.2
What worried Ingrid the most about having COVID-19?
Question 1.3
Why did Ingrid's daughters not have symptoms?
Question 1.4
What other questions are you left with after hearing this story? Write at least one inquiry.
2. Reflections on COVID-19.
COVID-19 has disrupted the way of living for the entire world. This in turn has caused lots of trauma for some people. However, not everyone has had the same experiences or responses. The questions below are designed for you to reflect on your own experiences during the past few months. Answer the following questions to the best of your ability. It is not expected that you share what you wrote or think, but it would sure be great if you could find the strength to share.
Question 2.1
What has been your experience with COVID-19?
Question 2.2
In the space provided, write about how you and the people in your household are getting along. How is this different than before the pandemic?
Question 2.3
What would you like to share that has not been asked or answered? Would you like help from the teacher? Please use this space to write your questions or concerns.
