The Story of Coronavirus

Years

1-3

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Making the coronavirus visible helps people see and understand how it spreads and how to protect themselves and others – both in the community and at home with a sick family member.

This film describes one person’s experience of coronavirus, including how it spreads and what steps can be taken to slow the spread. It could be used with students to discuss how science is used to protect society and how people use science to keep them safe. This film and activity cover the science as a human endeavour strands and is suitable for students of all ages.

Video Length: 3:59 mins

Film Description

Making the coronavirus visible helps people see and understand how it spreads and how to protect themselves and others – both in the community and at home with a sick family member.

Lesson Inspiration

This film describes one persons experience of coronavirus, including how it spreads and what steps can be taken to slow the spread. It could be used with students to discuss how science is used to protect society and how people use science to keep them safe. This film and activity cover the science as a human endeavour strands and is also suitable for students of all ages.

Useful when:

Helping students to understand the importance of science in protecting people from the spread of viruses and the scientific reasons behind recommended steps like hand washing and keeping a safe distance from people.

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Year: R-12

Topics:

Additional – STEM, Literacy, Personal and Social Capability.

SCINEMA International Science Film Festival is the largest science film festival in the Southern Hemisphere! The 2021 festival is now over but we have permission for some of the films and their associated educational resources to use with your students.

Each resource is mapped to the Australian National Curriculum and contains hands-on activities for your students. Designed to engage and inspire, these resources demonstrate STEM careers and skills to your students, encouraging them to be curious thinkers, problem-solvers and contributing citizens within society.

Years:

1-3