Now more than ever is the time to learn about what viruses are and how the human immune system fights against them. In the Going Viral STEM Kit, students will explore epidemiological modeling with and without vaccinations and herd immunity.
Big Concepts include: 1) vaccines; 2) microbes; 3) immune system; and 4) pathogens.
Scientific Inquiry Skills include: 1) data collection and analysis; 2) using a microscope; 3) comparing and contrasting microbes; 4) modeling; and 5) use of science notebooks.
Going Viral STEM Kit Tutorials
- Going Viral STEM Kit Use Instructions (complete teacher guide)
- Going Viral Clean-Up & Repacking Instructions
- Going Viral STEM Kit Material List
Going Viral STEM Kit Resources
- Going Viral STEM Kit Instruction Booklet
- Immune Response Manipulatives (STL files for 3D printer)
- Microbe Sorting Cards (coming soon)
- Immune Response Cards (coming soon)
- Science Notebook Template (for use in lieu of Science Notebooks)
- Science Notebook Template (Spanish version)
- Science Notebook Evaluation Rubric (coming soon)
CSU Resources
- Faculty Collaborator: Dr. Jennifer McLean – College of Veterinary Medicine & Biological Sciences, Dept. of Microbiology, Immunology & Pathology
Other Useful Resources
Borrowing Going Viral STEM Kits
There is no charge to educators who wish to borrow any of our STEM kits. We appreciate applications be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of the desired use date. The loan application forms require you to confirm your email address before it will be sent to the EOC – so once you click submit, check your email (including the junk folder)! You should also get a copy of the form for your records via email, if you don’t, please contact Courtney Gooding Butler (courtney.butler@colostate.edu).
- Local Pick-Up Loan Application Form – for educators in the immediate area of Fort Collins (i.e.: Greeley, Loveland, Ault, Windsor, Johnstown, etc.)
- Delivery Loan Application Form – for educators in Colorado outside of the immediate Fort Collins area
- Educator Feedback Survey – must be completed after returning kits to the NSEOC and before another kit can be requested
