Individual systems

Total suggested time: 30-45 minutes

Your state needs a plan for detecting the spread of the Z virus, and the goal of this exercise is for your class to draft one on paper.

Group work: Diagramming data inputs

Suggested time: 15 minutes

Students should split into groups of two or three. Assign each group a different U.S. state.

As a group, students should take about 15 minutes to create a rough diagram showing a system for testing individuals within their state jurisdiction only for the Z virus. Use as few words as possible in each sketch, relying instead on simple symbols (arrows, stick figures etc.).

Each sketch should help answer the following questions:

  • Where does the testing take place?
  • What details are you tracking for each test and individual?
  • How often are you collecting test results? Daily? Weekly?
  • How do you make sure you’re testing enough people?
  • What do you do with the test results once you collect them?

Class discussion: Share your work

Suggested time: 15-30 minutes

Each group should take about 5 minutes to present their diagram to the class.


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