Infectious Diseases and the Immune System

The lesson is design to explain the basic functions of the human immune system, including specific and nonspecific immune response, vaccines, and antibiotics. Primarily, it focuses on infectious diseases and how the immune system defend the body against infectious diseases. The lesson uses the 5E model as an approach for students to become engage, analytical and inquisitive in learning about infectious diseases and the immune system.
Resource ID#: 29083 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Microsoft Office, Computer Media Player, Java Plugin
Instructional Time: 150 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: immune system, infectious disease, pathogen, body defense, 5e model, immunity, vaccination, antibiotics, non-specific body defense, specific body defense
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Virtual Manipulative,  WebQuest,  Problem-Solving Task,  Assessment,  Project,  Educational Game ,  Formative Assessment,  Student Center Activity
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Science - General

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