Channel: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Category: News & Politics

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Description: This instructional video guides educators through the activities of Module 6: Why do laboratory testing? The video provides a brief explanation of the concepts students will learn in this Module, including how laboratory test results can be used to calculate incidence and make public health decisions. It also shows educators how to organize their classroom, group students, and prepare testing stations (including equipment, antigen test strips, and sample cups or test tubes with dye-colored water) for student participation in the simulated laboratory testing activity. This video explains how to assist students with completing the laboratory testing activity and provides suggested timing for the activity, guidance for class discussion, and tips for success. This is Module 6 of an 8-module series in the CDC NERD Academy curriculum: Educating and Inspiring Youth to Explore Public Health, available at cdc.gov/scienceambassador/nerdacademy. Audio Description: youtube.com/watch?v=G0-5D307xWo