How Vaccines Work: Straight Science
Haley Atkinson
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In this one-time class, students will learn the simple science behind vaccines, including how they work with the immune system and how herd immunity is reached.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
In this one-time course, students will learn the straight science behind vaccines. We will cover how the immune system naturally fights off viruses/bacteria and how vaccines work with the immune system to give it a head start. We will mention a few different types of vaccines. Finally, we will talk about herd immunity and how certain diseases can be eradicated from a population using a vaccine. I teach using interactive visuals and an engaging teaching style. While I normally welcome all...
As a recent graduate in Biomedical Science, I have extensive knowledge through my Advanced Anatomy and Microbiology classes on this topic. This includes the function of the human immune system, how vaccines are developed to work with that system, and how we can track and eliminate virus-spreading trends in populations.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(397)
*Note from Mrs. Atkinson* (Dated: April 26, 2024) I will be traveling and out of the country (in Japan!) from April 27 - May 6 (2024). During this time, I may not be able to respond as promptly as usual (this includes responding to...
Group Class
$15
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 38 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-17
2-8 learners per class
