The Great Diseases

Collaborative approach to real-world biomedical science in high school classrooms, developed by @TuftsMedSchool scientists and educators

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#Science #teachers: Are you looking for #professionaldevelopment or #continuingeducation?

Enroll in our "Teaching the Great Diseases" online mini-courses. Classes launch on June 22. Learn more about the courses and apply for scholarships: https://t.co/dQXMiiVTQH

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We have updated lesson 1.2 of the infectious #diseases #curriculum. Be sure to download the newest version.

https://t.co/2tyznn7tbw

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Looking for ways to #teach #health-related #science? Check out this brief introduction to some of our Metabolic Disorders #curriculum and online graduate courses for #teachers.

https://t.co/NAIMjmRePF

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Which of the following have been confirmed to transmit #COVID19 to humans?

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#COVID19 is the disease cause by a specific type of #coronavirus called #SARCoV2

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T/F: #Coronavirus, #SARSCoV2, and #COVID_19 are different names for the current #pandemic.

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Coronavirus can survive on stainless steel the longest (up to 3 days). Copper: 4 hours, Air: 3 hours, Cardboard: 24 hours. It's most easily transmitable though air!

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Which of the following can #coronavirus survive on the longest?

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From the first moments of the #COVID19 crisis, members of the @TuftsUniversity community from far and wide have gone the extra mile to help those in need.

Watch as #FletcherProf Abigail Linnington shares the impact of student volunteers: https://t.co/mx9obSHl0M #Reclaiming19

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Allison (top, center), one of our post-docs, wrapped up her second virtual #workshop for #teachers on the Metabolic Disease #curriculum in partnership with @MathforAmerica

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A common #health misconception is that #obesity is more common in younger people. However, the #CDC's most recent report found adults (40-59) have the high prevalence of obesity. Look for our #healthscience poll next Wednesday!

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In the U.S., which of the following groups have the highest reported incidence of #obesity?

#nutrition #metabolism

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Enrollment for Teaching the #GreatDiseases online mini-courses is now open! Classes run from May 20th - Aug 7th.

View our available courses and apply for for scholarships!
https://t.co/dQXMiiVTQH

#teachers #scied

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Enrollment for Teaching the #GreatDiseases online mini-courses is now open! Classes run from May 20th - Aug 7th.

View our available courses and apply for for scholarships!
https://t.co/dQXMiiVTQH

#teachers #scied

[The Great Diseases @GreatDiseases]

Enrollment for Teaching the #GreatDiseases online mini-courses is now open! Classes run from May 20th - Aug 7th.

View our available courses and apply for for scholarships!
https://t.co/dQXMiiVTQH

#teachers #scied https://t.co/Bey13KpEdx

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Enrollment for Teaching the #GreatDiseases online mini-courses is now open! Classes run from May 20th - Aug 7th.

View our available courses and apply for for scholarships!
https://t.co/dQXMijduIf

#teachers #scied

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Enrollment is open for the summer semester of Teaching the Great Diseases graduate, mini-courses. Visit the Great Diseases site to learn about available courses, enroll, and apply for scholarships!

https://t.co/dQXMiiVTQH

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Enrollment is open for the summer semester of Teaching the Great Diseases graduate, mini-courses. Visit the Great Diseases site to learn about available courses, enroll, and apply for scholarships!

https://t.co/dQXMiiVTQH

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Check out this article by @nytimes. It presents the molecular structures of the #coronavirus through simple explanation and illustration.
https://t.co/XL3UYmZZYl

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In addition to our existing resources, we are creating and curating scientific content that students and teachers can easily access online.

Visit the Great Disease Facebook page for links to our Student Portal, Facebook Group, and Social Media handles.
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