Antibody Builder


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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.

Quick Guide


Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes

Learning Time:
5 to 10 minutes

Estimated Materials Cost:
$10 - $20 per group of students

Age Range:
Ages 11 - adult

Resource Type:
Activity

Language:
English, Spanish

Materials List (per group of students)


  • Various Duplo bricks with different colors and sizes

Subjects


  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Viruses and Bacteria
    • Human Body
      • Health and Nutrition
      • Medicine
  • The Nature of Science
    • Science and Society

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Components that are part of this resource:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

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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