What is an Epidemic and How Does An Infection Spread?

NGSS-aligned with MS-LS2 Infectious agents such as bacteria & viruses can spread rapidly through a population and cause widespread disease and death. In this experiment, your students will use colored solutions to simulate the spreading of a disease in the classroom. • Explore how bacteria & viruses spread through a population • Use clear solutions and a color-changing indicator to model a classroom infection • Record potential infection events and practice contract tracing • Discuss different types of infections and different detection techniques