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 Resource from the ENGAGE project, which won 'best open educational resource (2017)'

 

Will the next outbreak be a global pandemic? The 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa was the largest in history, and killed more than 11,000 people. Even survivors are suffering long term health problems. Scientists have responded quickly with a number of possible vaccines. In this activity students are asked if they would volunteer to be part of the safety trial. They gather information from different sources, weigh up risks and benefits and apply what they know about genes to decide if it is a risk worth taking

 Learning objective

  • Weigh up risks and benefits and make a decision, using scientific knowledge of the function of genes.

    Blueprint curriculum link

    • Unit: Genetics
    • Concept: Genes: Inherited characteristics are the result of genetic information, in the form of sections of DNA called genes, being transferred from parents to offspring during reproduction
    • Skills: Decisions: Estimate the seriousness of the hazards of an experiment or technology
    • Learning stage: Analyse

    Activity contents

    • Teachers guide
    • PowerPoint file

    The activity is delivered as a zip file. After you checkout, you will be sent an email with the link to download it.

    Weblinks

    Ebola teacher information

    Information about the Ebola vaccine and the trials.

    Progress towards the Ebola vaccine in 80 seconds

    Short video clip which can be used at the start of the lesson.

    Ebola vaccine volunteer video

    The first woman to receive the trial Ebola vaccine talks about why she volunteered and what the trial involves.

    Ebola virus: how it spreads and what it does to you

    Video with further information about Ebola

    Outbreak game

    A strategy-based computer game where students investigate infectious diseases in an attempt to stop them spreading.

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    dawbsk
    Ebola, but generated wider discussion

    I used this resource with a large group of Year 12 students as it was a current news story at the time. The activity was great and students worked well with the material. However, from my point of view, the real benefit was when the issue of "big drugs companies" was raised - this generated a huge discussion, with some students clearly adopting a suspicious attitude, but with no real basis in fact - a point that others in the class quickly picked up on. It was very rewarding to see them engaged with an important topic like this. Thank you.

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    brennyboo
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    having read through the planning I can see how much effort has gone into this. looking forward to using this in the new school year.

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    pattoogood
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    An excellent resource that was contemporary and relevant. Students found it easy to relate to and were willing to be involved in discussion and research.

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    benosher
    Ebola activity

    Activities that rises ethical dilemmas and promote live discussions are very important in science classroom
    This Ebola activity Is also very relevant.

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    ishtein
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    Very nice and interesting activity. It also provides the opportunity to talk with the students about the variety of information sources and how we can use them. The teachers guide is very helpful and clear .

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