Nature of an Epidemic Lesson Details

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OBJECTIVES

In this lesson, students will:

Investigate the characteristics of the Ebola virus
Learn about essential public health concepts and how they are applied during an epidemic like the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak
Analyze the national and international response to the epidemic in Sierra Leone
Write recommendation letters to a fictional international health organization about lessons learned from the 2014-2016 epidemic

GRADE LEVELS:10–12

SUBJECT AREAS

World History
Geography
Health
Biology
Sociology
Current Events

MATERIALS

Internet access and equipment to watch film clips from Survivors

ESTIMATED TIME NEEDED

1 class period with extension activities and homework

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Blueshift is a team of education specialists with background in environmental and social impact work. The team recognizes and builds on the power of documentary film in reaching broad audiences to spark energy for deep and lasting social change. The team works with filmmakers, photographers and writers to develop innovative educational strategies, experiences, tools and resources that bring stories off the screen and into viewers' lives.