Activities to help build scientific literacy about COVID-19 through modeling and simulation of virus spread. Includes activities that address the social impacts of the virus and considering it through multiple lenses.
Flatten the Curve
Activity with free software download to model natural phenomena such as the epidemiology of the COVID-19 pandemic.
HG Helix
Activities, videos, and educational support materials for teaching during the pandemic. Includes sections on COVID-19.
Coronavirus: What’s the Real Story?
Students generate and prioritize questions about the coronavirus and evaluate scientific and/or technical information from multiple authoritative sources.
Responding to a Mystery Illness
Curriculum module where students examine the coronavirus outbreak from the point of view of an outbreak response team member.
Coronavirus: A Book for Children
An introduction to COVID-19 basics, including transmission, prevention, response/treatment, and social considerations.
Covering COVID-19
Resource hub from the Smithsonian Magazine featuring in-depth explainers, basic virology lessons, virtual travel stories and historical analysis.
Daily Do
Tasks focused on engaging students in topical real-world learning scenarios, including infectious diseases and effects of a pandemic.
Graduation Ceremonies: DEED Guidance
With approval from the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, below is guidance for
school districts’ consideration regarding conducting graduation ceremonies during the COVID-19
pandemic.