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Biology - HOT Science Lab

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Teacher<br />

The Deadly Fuchsia Disease<br />

(Adapted from Epidemic – The Deadly Fuchsia Disease – www.vcu.edu/lifesci)<br />

NGSSS:<br />

SC.912.L.14.52 Explain the basic functions of the human immune system, including specific and<br />

nonspecific immune response, vaccines, and antibiotics. (AA)<br />

Purpose of <strong>Lab</strong>/Activity: To demonstrate that one infected person in a population can, over a<br />

period of time, infect a large number of individuals<br />

Prerequisite: Prior to this activity, the student should be able to:<br />

define a specific and non-specific immune disease response<br />

understand the purpose and function of a vaccine<br />

Materials (per station or per group):<br />

test tube racks<br />

test tube<br />

distilled water<br />

NaOH (0.1 M)<br />

phenolphthalein<br />

Procedures: Day of Activity:<br />

Before<br />

activity:<br />

During<br />

activity:<br />

a. Prepare NaOH solution<br />

b. Prepare test tubes with distilled water and select one test tube with NaOH<br />

solution (this will be the infected student).<br />

c. Evaluate student prior knowledge by discussing their understanding of an<br />

―Epidemic‖ and how diseases can be transmitted.<br />

a. Monitor the students that they only exchange ―fluids‖ for the amount of<br />

times specified in the lab.<br />

b. Ensure that when you put drops of phenolphthalein, that you do not<br />

contaminate the pipette.<br />

c. Discuss the reasons for a false positive, if it occurs.<br />

What the teacher will do:<br />

a. Share results with other students and have a class discussion about data,<br />

graphs, and conclusions.<br />

After<br />

activity:<br />

<strong>Biology</strong> HSL Page 146<br />

Curriculum and Instruction

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