Preparing for a bioterror event is essential for any health organization. This lesson is designed to help students understand the 5 phases of Bioterror Attack Response. This includes researching bioterror agents and diseases and working together to create a potential response plan. It also discusses epidemiological investigations during rapid response events.
The activities in the lesson plan focus on bioterror agents. Each activity also includes an educator’s guide providing step-by-step instructions and resources. In instances where the activity can not be completed as described, there are alternative or supplemental activities for students.
This Lesson Features:
- Lesson Outcomes & Overview
- Bioterror Agents & Categories Chart Activity
- Explore Module Walkthrough
- Phases of Addressing a Bioterror Event Informational Sheet
- Bioterror Preparedness Plan Group Activity
- Discussion Questions
- Supplemental Activity
- Bioterror Timeline Informational Sheet
- Supplemental Activity
GIDEON Module Highlighted in the Lesson:
This lesson plan uses GIDEON’s Explore Module to provide information on infectious diseases and their outbreaks. This information includes the history of the disease, clinical information, and epidemiological data. This module provides a comprehensive overview of each disease, which is beneficial for teaching about disease spread and its effects.