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Learners use Duplo bricks to build antibodies with shapes that match model viruses. Facilitators can discuss with learners how the viruses that cause diseases have different shapes on their surfaces and that our body responds to infection by making antibodies with matching shapes that attach to and deactivate the virus. Learners are exposed to the foundations of the immune system while gaining practice solving increasingly complex spatial reasoning challenges.
- Under 5 minutes
- 5 to 10 minutes
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 11 - adult
- Activity
- English, Spanish
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Various Duplo bricks with different colors and sizes
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Viruses and Bacteria
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Human Body
- Health and Nutrition
- Medicine
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Diversity of Life
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The Nature of Science
- Science and Society
Other
Components that are part of this resource:
- Facilitator Guide
- Sign
- Facilitator Guide (Spanish)
- Sign (Spanish)
- Immunity Pamphlet
- Immunity Pamphlet (Spanish)
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- Creative Commons: Non-commercial Share Alike (by-nc-sa), , 2022
Funding Sources:
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control
- Institute of Museum and Library Services