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In this activity, learners simulate taking HIV antiretroviral drugs by using Tic Tac mints and Kool-Aid packets. Learners will experience firsthand how easy or difficult it is to fully adhere to a treatment program. Participation in this activity does not require eating or drinking anything and can accommodate learners with allergies.
- Under 5 minutes
- 1 to 4 weeks
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 11 - 18
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan, Simulation
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Kool-Aid packets
- Water
- Drinking cups
- Tic Tacs: spearmint, cinnamon, citrus, orange, and wintergreen
- Protocol 1 data sheet
- Protocol 2 data sheet
- Protocol 3 data sheet
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Human Body
- Health and Nutrition
- Medicine
- Immune System
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Human Senses and Perception
- Vision
- Perception
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Human Body
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Data Representation
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Food and Cooking
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, 2007