Antibiotic Attack

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In this online simulation, learners use antibiotics to cure patients with bacterial infections. When learners use an antibiotic to treat the infection, sometimes the bacteria mutates so stronger antibiotics are needed. Learners are dissuaded from using the strongest antibiotic since it causes the greatest side effects. When learners set up a free account at Kinetic City, they can answer bonus questions at the end of the activity as a quick assessment. As a larger assessment, learners can complete the Smart Attack game after they've completed several activities.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
free per student
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 11
Resource Types:
Activity, Game
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • computer with online access
  • mouse

Keywords

Subjects

  • Engineering and Technology
    • Technology
      • Medical Technology
  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Viruses and Bacteria
    • Human Body
      • Immune System
  • The Nature of Technology
    • Technology and Society
      • Impacts of Technology

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • see color
  • read
  • use mouse
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Components that are part of this resource:

Includes assesments for student learning:

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

  • American Association for the Advancement of Science

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, American Association for the Advancement of Science, 2009

Funding Source:

  • National Science Foundation