June 15, 2020
FEMA highlighted the Smithsonian Science Education Center's “COVID-19! How Can I Protect Myself and Others?” as one way of educating children on the science of COVID-19. FEMA notes, "In the face of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the country is seeing innovations in communities that highlight the best of human ingenuity. To show how organizations across the nation are helping those around them, and prompt everyone to think about how they can help others," the Smithsonian collaborated with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) to develop an educational tool for young people that blends inquiry-based science, social and emotional learning, and civic engagement. The guide, called "COVID-19! How can I protect myself and others?", allows youth to participate in seven activities which explore the global impact of COVID-19, demonstrates safe practices, teaches methods to research more information about COVID-19, and aids in understanding scientific evidence.
Read more at https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/1592500500849-043ce4...