Infectious Disease Outbreaks - An interactive learning tool

About the resource
This resource is a PowerPoint presentation with audio storytelling and interactive quizzes. The target audience for this resource is second level students P5 – P7 & S1 - S3, ages 10 to 15…

Topics covered include:

1. How an infectious disease outbreak can start and how it can spread
2. How infectious diseases can involve both humans and animals
3. How different scientists help with outbreak response

It was created as part of a Data-Driven Innovation (DDI) initiative through the 2020 Small Grant Funding Call as part of the project ‘Understanding the epidemiology of COVID-19 in Scotland to design and model lockdown exit strategies: A risk-based approach to policy prioritisation’.

Learning outcomes

• HWB 2-15a / HWB 3-15a - I am developing my understanding of the human body and can use this knowledge to maintain and improve my wellbeing and health.
• HWB 2-16a / HWB 3-16a - I am learning to assess and manage risk, to protect myself and others, and to reduce the potential for harm when possible
• HWB 2-17a / HWB 3-17a – I know and can demonstrate how to keep myself and others safe and how to respond in a range of emergency situations.
• HWB 2-33a - Having learned about cleanliness, hygiene and safety, I can apply these principles to my everyday routines, understanding their importance to health and wellbeing.
• SCN 2-20a - Through research and discussion I have an appreciation of the contribution that individuals are making to scientific discovery and invention and the impact this has made on society.
• SCN 2-20b -I can report and comment on current scientific news items to develop my knowledge and understanding of topical science.
• SCN 3-20a - I have collaborated with others to find and present information on how scientists from Scotland and beyond have contributed to innovative research and development.

In this resource
This resource bundle includes pdf and editable versions of the following:
• A PowerPoint slide presentation with audio storytelling and included quizzes.

Authors: Rosemary McManus & Lina Gonzalez Gordon

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