In this inquiry-based learning case, students research common transmissible diseases, community spread, route of transmission, and original source, as well as the benefits of vaccination.

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• Aligned to NGSS standards (MS: LS3-1, ETS1-1; HS: ETS1-2, LS1-2)

Students will explore vaccine requirements associated with travel, how vaccines and diseases vary by region, and whether risk is mitigated through vaccination programs; in addition, students can experiment with the impact of vaccination rates on community spread.

This inquiry-based learning (IBL) case is part of a series of lab activities developed in partnership with the Center of Excellence for Research, Teaching and Learning at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. It includes free access to a comprehensive professional development module available through Ward's to learn how to teach IBL cases. Cases can be tailored to your needs: cover from 2 to 3 class periods up to 7 to 10 class periods. Cases can also be customized to include all scenarios and deliverables or jump straight to the hands-on activities it is up to you.