Session Number
3
Location
A113
Grade Level
6-8
Subjects
Math, History, Social Sciences, Science
Start Date
27-2-2026 10:50 AM
End Date
27-2-2026 11:50 AM
Description
An interactive workshop presenting lessons utilizing inquiry-based and problem-centered learning to introduce basic concepts of epidemiology. In particular participants will engage in group discussion and interactive elements to explore foodborne illnesses and the science used to track them. Our hope is to present lessons, which in addition to sharpening scientific skills will present unique career pathways to students.
John Snow Map Activty Part 2.pdf (477 kB)
You Know Nothing John Snow! Lesson.pdf (206 kB)
CDC Case Study in Applied Epidemiology.pdf (127 kB)
Common Foodbourne Causing Illnesses.pdf (89 kB)
Disease Detective Data Packets A.pdf (647 kB)
Disease Detective Data Packets B.pdf (1005 kB)
Disease Detectives Cover.pdf (151 kB)
Disease Detectives Instructional Outline.pdf (101 kB)
Patient Food Habits & McDonalds Question.pdf (78 kB)
Timeline of Events.pdf (94 kB)
Unofficial List of Helpful Virtual Resources.pdf (37 kB)
Literary Resource.pdf (22 kB)
Thank You!.pdf (21 kB)
Included in
Curriculum and Instruction Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons
Disease Detectives: An Exploration of Foodborne Epidemiology Activities
A113
An interactive workshop presenting lessons utilizing inquiry-based and problem-centered learning to introduce basic concepts of epidemiology. In particular participants will engage in group discussion and interactive elements to explore foodborne illnesses and the science used to track them. Our hope is to present lessons, which in addition to sharpening scientific skills will present unique career pathways to students.