Germ Tag

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In this version of tag, a large group of learners model how the body fights infection. Learners act as germs, as lymphocytes, and as the body's cells threatened by germs. After playing one round, subsequent rounds can use different numbers of germs and/or lymphocytes to see how the infection rate is changed. 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. They can also keep track of their progress in all of the Kinetic City activities, and compare their progress to other participants worldwide.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
30 to 45 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 8 - 11
Resource Types:
Activity, Game, Model
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • a group of up to 36 learners
  • green flag belts (for learners acting as body cells)
  • red flag belts (for learners acting as germs)
  • white wrist bands (for learners acting as lymphocytes)

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Human Body
      • Health and Nutrition
      • Medicine
      • Immune System

Informal Categories

  • Outdoor Activity
  • Physical Activity

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • see color
  • read
  • use keyboard
  • use mouse
  • be mobile
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

Components that are part of this resource:

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