Explore the Legacy of Covid-19 …and Prepare for the Challenges of Tomorrow
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Preview the Pandemic 2020 Course
In Pandemic 2020: The Global Impact of COVID-19, high school students delve into the events and implications of one of the most transformative global events of the 21st century.
COVID-19 affected nearly every aspect of life worldwide, from public health to education, economics, and individual freedoms. This course provides a structured and in-depth exploration of these complex topics, equipping students with a balanced, historical perspective to better understand the pandemic’s lasting impact and to prepare them for responsible citizenship in a globalized world.
What This Course Offers
- 15 In-Depth Modules: Each module includes 5 engaging lessons, covering a range of topics from the origins of COVID-19 to its societal, economic, and political impact.
- Graded Quizzes to reinforce understanding and encourage reflection.
- Audio Lessons perfect for learning on the go, narrated by experienced educators.
- Final Essay assignment to synthesize key ideas and promote a deeper engagement with the material.
Key Topics
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- The Outbreak and Response: Understand the events leading to the declaration of a pandemic in March 2020, the severity of the virus, and its debated origins.
- Biosecurity and Biosurveillance: Explore the history of biosurveillance, bioweapons, and biosecurity measures, gaining insight into how these factors relate to the COVID-19 response.
- Lockdowns and Mandates: Examine the impact of lockdowns and mandates on various aspects of life, including mental health, education, and economic stability, as well as the legal and constitutional debates surrounding these policies.
- Global Coordination and the WHO: Learn about the role of the World Health Organization in shaping global responses to the pandemic, as well as the international agendas that emerged.
- Vaccine Development and Distribution: Analyze the global vaccine rollout, the debates around vaccine mandates, safety, and efficacy, and the economic factors at play.
- The Outbreak and Response: Understand the events leading to the declaration of a pandemic in March 2020, the severity of the virus, and its debated origins.
Why This Course Matters
COVID-19 reshaped the world in profound ways, making it essential for young adults to understand its context and legacy. This course empowers students with a nuanced understanding of the pandemic and its historical significance, helping them to be informed, critical thinkers ready to navigate and respond to future global challenges.
Raise Teens Who Think!
Equip your teens with the knowledge to understand our world’s most transformative events. Enroll now in Pandemic 2020: The Global Impact of COVID-19 and gain the insights you need to help teens be informed and responsible global citizens!
