CDC NERD Academy Activity Demonstration for Educators: Why is contact tracing so important?

This instructional video guides educators through the activities of Module 7: Why is contact tracing so important? The video provides a brief explanation of the concepts students will learn in this Module, including contact tracing, case investigations, and how they are used to make evidence-based recommendations. It shows educators how to organize their classroom, group students, and prepare handouts for student participation in a roleplaying learning activity in which the class conducts a hypothetical case investigation. The video explains the role the educator will play as Contact Tracing Supervisor, the roles the students will play, and how to assist students with completing the roleplay scenario. The video provides suggested timing for the activity, guidance for class discussion, and tips for success. This is Module 7 of an 8-module series in the CDC NERD Academy curriculum: Educating and Inspiring Youth to Explore Public Health, available at https://www.cdc.gov/scienceambassador.... Audio Description Video:    • CDC NERD Academy Activity Dem for Educator...