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In this activity, learners act as epidemiologists by mapping the prevalence of HIV/AIDS worldwide. Learners discover that many countries with high HIV infection rates have low levels of per capita income and education, two characteristics often linked with disease.
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 to 2 hours
- $1 - $5 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 18
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Set of Adult HIV/AIDS Prevalence Rate, by Country Tables sheets (pg.7-11 of PDF)
- Large political world map mounted in a central location or find and download a world map from the Internet using the search terms, “world,” “map,” and “countries.” Enlarge the map to poster-size so that smaller countries, especially in Europe, can be identified.
- Map pins or push pins (or small colored stick-on dots) in six colors
- Internet access to geography websites or a current world atlas
- Fine point ballpoint pen with which to score cardstock before folding (felt- or gel-tipped pens are not appropriate)
- Copies of Where in the World and enlarged copies of black world map (pg.5-6 of PDF)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Viruses and Bacteria
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Ecology
- Populations
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Human Body
- Health and Nutrition
- Immune System
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Diversity of Life
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Representation
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Measurement
- Rate
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Science
- Science as a Career
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- see color
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Links STEM to other topics of interest such as arts and humanities
- Uses STEM to solve real-world problems
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Vogt, Ed.D., Gregory L. ; Moreno, Ph.D., Nancy P.
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Baylor College of Medicine, 2011
Funding Source:
- Science Education Partnership Award from the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), 5R25 RR018605