URMC / LSLC / LSLC Virtual Field Trips
One Health Virtual Field Trips
LSLC’s One Health Virtual Field Trips emphasize the connections between human health, the health of animals, and the health of the environment – with the goal of improving all health. They are designed to be used asynchronously, over 5-6 thirty-minute online sessions.
Our One Health Virtual Field Trips were developed with funding from Science Education Partnership Award R25GM132758 from the NIH National Institute for General Medical Sciences.
Click here for information about our One Health hands-on lessons.
Ticks, Biodiversity and Climate – Virtual Field Trip
Jada, a student intern, and Dr. Louis, a veterinarian, notice an increase in dogs who are infected with ticks. Analyze data to correlate tick population levels, biodiversity and climate.
Suggested Grade Levels: Grades 9-12
Time Required: Approximately 3 hours (6 parts)
Digital Lab Notebook (Each student will need to make their own copy of the Digital Lab Notebook)
Mysterious Case of Brain Illness – Virtual Field Trip
People from a New York City neighborhood became ill with encephalitis (brain inflammation). Zoo workers also noted a large number of dead birds. Is this related?
Suggested Grade Levels: Grades 7-8
Time Required: Approximately 2.5 hours (5 parts)
Digital Lab Notebook (Each student will need to make their own copy of the Digital Lab Notebook)
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria – Virtual Field Trip
Sanjay has a life-threatening case of food poisoning caused by antibiotic-resistant Salmonella. How did the bacteria become multidrug-resistant? How could the bacteria spread to humans, animals, plants, and the environment?
Suggested Grade Levels: Grades 9-12
Time Required: Approximately 2.5 hours (6 parts)
Digital Lab Notebook (Each student will need to make their own copy of the Digital Lab Notebook)