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Epidemiology Simulation: Tracking the Source of an Emerging Disease

Kit #913S
$79.55
Epidemiology Simulation: Tracking the Source of an Emerging Disease

This epidemiological scenario allows students to collect and use evidence about disease and disease transmission. Students read some background information, formulate an initial hypothesis, then gather data by playing a board game about “Maracondo Fever,” a fictitious emerging disease. As they play the game, they gather additional information and then modify their hypothesis in light of new evidence. Having determined the method of transmission, students then design public health measures to prevent the spread of the disease. This epidemiological simulation is based on an actual emerging disease outbreak that occurred in the 1960s.

Details at a Glance

  • 3-5 Days | 3-5 ~50 minute class periods
  • 1 Activity
  • Accommodates unlimited classes, each with 8 groups of 4 students
  • Meets our criteria for supporting literacy
  • All materials are non-consumable
  • Includes digital resources
  • Developed in partnership with SEPUP

Scientific Concepts

•Most infectious diseases are caused by microbes.
•Scientists formulate and test their explanations of nature using observations and experiments.
•Analyzing trends in how a disease spreads can suggest ways of preventing its further spread.
•Students understand the risks associated with biological hazards such as disease transmission.
•People make important personal and societal decisions based on their perceptions of benefits and risks.
Key Vocabulary: emerging disease, epidemiologist, evidence, hypothesis, infectious,
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Guides & Student Sheets

Our kits and modules provide you with everything you need so you can open, review, and teach the material confidently the next day.

  • Full downloadable Teacher Guide with background information, detailed instruction, example data and answers
  • Downloadable Student Sheets with age appropriate background information, full procedure(s), and analysis questions
  • All materials necessary to carry out the investigation
  • Safety Data Sheets

Kit Components

  • 8 Maracondo Fever game board
  • 8 Set of Hut, House, Lab, and Weird Events cards
  • 8 Number cube
  • 8 Set of four multicolored game pieces