Epidemic Unit
Lesson 6 - Making Sense of Data
One 60-minute period
Slides 87-94
IEFs:
Spread of infectious diseases
Students communicate their findings to the class
Students seek and use high-quality evidence to support claims
Students understand that scientists review and synthesize the findings of a large number of studies to make stronger conclusions
Overview of Lesson
Arriving at reliable, scientific conclusions requires scientists to communicate their evidence, resolve disagreement, and seek consensus
Synthesize data from multiple groups to develop a scientific solution to a social problem
Key Takeaways
Each group will present their findings about the mitigation strategy they tested (30 min)
Students will have the opportunity to ask their peers questions
Students will synthesize information to conclude the best recommendation for the town (30 min)
What We Do and Figure Out
For a more detailed explanation of the lesson: Lesson 6 Reasoning and Notes