Enduring Understanding
By the end of this integrated thematic unit, students who actively engage in the learning process will understand that vaccines are an important tool in controlling and ending the spread of infectious diseases. They will also be able to analyze and draw conclusions from data tables and graphs regarding the historical spread of disease before and after the creation of vaccines. Finally, they will be able to understand common misconceptions and misunderstandings about vaccines and about the effectiveness of the vaccine against the common flu.
Essential Questions
By the end of this integrated thematic unit, students who actively engage in the learning process will understand that vaccines are an important tool in controlling and ending the spread of infectious diseases. They will also be able to analyze and draw conclusions from data tables and graphs regarding the historical spread of disease before and after the creation of vaccines. Finally, they will be able to understand common misconceptions and misunderstandings about vaccines and about the effectiveness of the vaccine against the common flu.
Essential Questions
- How should the government handle vaccination of their population?
- What are the economic and social challenges posed by vaccinations on the health care system?
- Would you recommend that someone get a flu vaccine?