Mars Quarantine
Health
Grades 4-12

The Mission

40 min

Storyline

Created in collaboration with the National 4-H Association

After the arrival of a new colony ship on Mars, several facilities are reporting signs of varying sicknesses. The crew will investigate to determine the best course of action at each facility. All facilities are quarantined, but are mutually dependent, so we can’t aff******

3-Dimensional Science

Science and Engineering Practices

Asking Questions and Defining Problems

Identifying the sources and patterns of illness outbreaks, and understanding the potential consequences.

Planning and Carrying Out Investigations

Scanning and evaluating data about the illnesses to make informed decisions on quarantine and containment.

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

Analyzing symptoms, transmission patterns, and evidence to determine appropriate quarantine measures.

Engaging in Argument from Evidence

Discussing and making decisions based on evidence and reasoning regarding quarantine and illness containment.

Crosscutting Concepts

Cause and Effect

Understanding the causes of the outbreaks and their potential spread, and making decisions to mitigate the impact.

Scale, Proportion, and Quantity

Assessing the scale of illness transmission and the severity of symptoms, influencing decisions about quarantine.

Systems and System Models

Analyzing how illnesses spread within colonies, emphasizing the importance of effective containment systems.

Disciplinary Core Ideas

LS1.A: Structure and Function

Exploring how diseases spread between organisms, focusing on transmission and symptoms.

LS2.C: Ecosystem Dynamics, Functioning, and Resilience

Understanding the interdependence of colony systems, such as food production, hygiene, and illness containment.

ETS1: Engineering Design

Designing effective containment measures to prevent the spread of illnesses, and assessing the impact of decisions on colony functioning.

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