What does an epidemiologist do? Give one example in your response of something they might study. (up to 5:00)
What does an epidemiologist do? Give one example in your response of something they might study. (up to 5:00)
This is a lesson surrounding COVID and epidemiologists.
Respond to the questions after you watch the video.
The talk was given on March 31, 2020.
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What does an epidemiologist do? Give one example in your response of something they might study. (up to 5:00)
What is the difference between a chronic health problem and an acute problem?
Sort the list of items into either chronic or acute problem.
Chronic health problems happens over the long term. An acute health problem happens over a short term.
lack of exersize
flu
common cold
obesity
COVID-19
heart disease
depression
trouble sleeping
Chronic health problem
Acute problem
What are the three trusted sources for information about COVID-19?
Describe which social issue concerns you the most right now in relation to COVID-19.
List three more things you will remember from watching this video. If you cannot remember them now, you probably won't.
CHALLENGE QUESTION: Many times in the Data Nuggets in class we are asked to write a follow-up study. What sort of study would you design to investigate a current or follow-up question surrounding COVID-19? What would be the independent and dependent variable in your study? What are interested in seeing if there is a relationship between?
* Listen to the recording below for a reminder about the different between an independent and dependent variable.
Information and data on the current recommendations surrounding the coronavirus in this video is changing as scientists learn more.
1) Visit one of the reliable resouces that the epidemiologists recommend. Find a webpage that interested you (this can be about anything).
2) Take a screen shot OR summarize your most interesting learning from this site in a short drawing or other piece of evdience.
3) Explain why you choice this information and why it was meaningful for you OR how it connects to the video.
4) Optional extension: Share these three resources with your family.
The speakers mention several things we can be doing for our mental health that will help with our physical health too? (around minute 22:00) In other words, there are many things we can be doing to stay calm, happy and less stressed?
As you begin your Staying Healthy Journal, how does your goal connect to what the speakers were talking about? Describe the connection below.
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