Model how vaccines protect against bacterial diseases
Time to complete: Three 40-minute class periods
How does the immune response protect against diseases caused by bacteria?
Create models of pathogens, antibodies, and antigen-antibody interaction.
Perform simulated laboratory tests to compare the antibody levels of unvaccinated and vaccinated children children who have been exposed to the bacteria that cause pertussis.
Learn about the importance of childhood vaccinations to prevent diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.